Mount Everest

A 54-YEAR-OLD Nepalese climber known as “Everest Man” reached the peak of the world’s highest mountain for a record 30th time on Wednesday (May 22), three decades after his first summit.

NEPALI guide Kami Rita Sherpa reached the top of Mount Everest on Tuesday (May 23) for a record 28th time, just a day after his competitor tied with his previous record.

TWO more climbers have died on Mount Everest, expedition organisers said on Friday (May 19), bringing the number of deaths on the world’s highest peak this climbing season to nine.

A record number of mountaineers expected on Mount Everest during the current spring climbing season has sparked fears of a traffic jam when teams make their final ascent through the “death zone” to th...

Freddie Wilkinson

The shutdown since March 12 threatens the livelihood of ethnic Sherpas and Nepal's economy as tourism contributes 8% of its GDP

The assault on Mount Everest has set off a backlash as tourist zones reclaim their pride and privacy.

[KATHMANDU] A Nepali mountaineer climbed Mount Everest on Wednesday for a 22nd time while a female climber made it to the top for the ninth time, each setting a new record on the world's highest mount...

[BHAKTAPUR, Nepal] A Chinese climber who lost both legs to frostbite on Everest four decades ago is hoping to finally reach the summit after Nepal's top court overruled a controversial government ban ...