Climbing season is here on the world’s highest peak, and there’s already controversy, new technology, and historic adventures ...
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Using xenon gas treatment and the latest technology is making climbing Mount Everest not just faster but also better for the environment, cutting down garbage and waste, a ...
Famed Sherpa guide Kami Rita reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 31st time Tuesday, breaking his own record for the most climbs to the top of the world’s highest mountain. Kami Rita, 55, ...
On February 9, Nepal’s government moved to restrict access to Mount Everest, introducing new rules that could change who is allowed to recreate in the mountaineering capital. Among other requirements, ...
Four climbers went up and down Everest in under a week with the help of xenon gas—a record-breaking ascent that has ignited controversy in the mountaineering world. To reach the highest point on Earth ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Using xenon gas ...