Climbing season is about to start on the world's highest peak, and Outside is headed to Base Camp to report on these and ...

The opening of the climbing route up to Khumbu Icefall has been completed. According to the department, a team of 'icefall ...

Over 120 individuals have secured permits as of Tuesday, and operators expect the number to top 500 this spring.

The breathtaking landscape of the pass and the day-long trek are fast gaining popularity among the tourists who flock to the ...

For as long as he can remember, former Aurora resident Brian O’Malley has aimed high.

Department Director Liladhar Awasthi said permits were issued for expeditions to 29 peaks, including Everest. These include ...

A heart-racing hike in Nepal weaves its way through rivers, valleys and timeless Sherpa villages, and offers the ultimate ...

Nepal has officially raised the climbing permit fees for Mount Everest ... impact on mountaineering tourism, environmental ...

Their discussion covers our story, "Nepal seeks better grip on Mount Everest tourism." The episode consists of: A selection of news headlines A glimpse into a notable story for deeper ...

Mount Everest’s towering height isn’t shaped by tectonic forces alone. Its continued growth owes a quiet debt to nearby rivers. These rivers, cutting through deep gorges, have helped lift the mountain ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Researchers are investigating why the ice of a glacier on Mount Everest is near the melting point despite sub-freezing air temperatures. They hypothesize that ...