Everest and other Himalayan peaks. The trek from Lukla to Everest Basecamp covers approximately 40 miles. Climbers take this portion of the climb slowly, typically 10-14 days, to begin the ...

Three teams are making progress on their winter climbing expeditions in the Himalayas. The true winter climbing season in the Himalayas beings on December 21st , and these three teams have plans ...

Was it possible to climb a 20,000-foot peak in the Himalayas with little mountaineering experience? Though trepidatious, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to trek with a local climbing prodigy.

The climbing expedition teams seeking to summit Himalayan peaks this winter season are currently acclimatizing in the Khumbu Valley, with Ama Dablam (22,349 feet) serving as a warm-up peak for ...

Climbing expeditions will soon launch into the Himalayas to prepare for their bids on 8,000-meter peaks – the highest mountains in the world. By early May, the Jetstream will make its annual ...

On June 03, 2025, it will be 75 years since the first successful ascent of Annapurna – the first 8000er ever to be summited ...

An unsupported attempt on Makalu and an 83-year-old on I are two of the more unusual Himalayan expeditions this spring.

"Climbing Mount Everest was the biggest mistake I've ever made in my life. I wish I'd never gone," Krakauer said. "I suffered ...

Eight people died on Mount Everest in May 1996, but the film only highlights five of the deceased: guides Andrew Harris ...

Memorials and the Himalayas / John Waechter The history of climbing this giant traces back to the early 20th century. Sir George Mallory, remembered for his daring expeditions in the 1920s ...