KATHMANDU May 17: Record-setting climber Kami Rita Sherpa has made it to the top of Mt. Everest for the 27th time. KATHMANDU May 17: Record-setting climber Kami Rita Sherpa has made it to the top of ...

KATHMANDU, May 16: Kami Rita Sherpa, 48, scaled Mount Everest from Nepal side for the 22nd time today becoming the only mountaineer in the world to hold the record for most summits on Mt Everest.

Foreign climbers who want to try reaching the top of the 29,032-foot-tall peak will face higher permit fees in Nepal starting ...

As of September, everyone on the mountain must be accompanied by an expert guide, improving safety but potentially ...

Sherpas on the Summit of Mount Everest / John Waechter Such new regulations further dampen the romance and purity of climbing, a time when mountaineers went to big mountains, assessed the risks ...

But they have also been used to give mountaineering teams and tourists a shortcut over challenging terrain in the Sagarmatha National Park, home to Mount Everest, the world's highest peak.

Here's a detailed breakdown of why the fee hike is essential for Everest's future.

The two peaks lie deep beneath the Earth's surface. Earth's biggest mountains, more than 100 times taller than Mount Everest, have been discovered on the boundary between Africa and the Pacific ...

Makalu Climbing Team Retreats Shy of Summit With the retreat of the climbing team attempting a winter ascent on Makalu, the ...

Authorities in Nepal are increasing the cost of admission to Mount Everest. Permit fees are set to rise by 36 per cent, up to almost $30,000 during peak times. Nepal's government has faced ...

The Everest ... Sherpas. Whether you’re chasing thrill or seeking serenity amidst snow-capped giants, this iconic trek promises to leave you spellbound. Here's all you need to know about Mount ...