In this season alone, Mount Kanchenjunga, Everest and Mount Makalu each had three deaths, while Mount Lhotse, Mount Annapurna and Mount Cho Oyu all had one. Officials also noted to the local ...

The tragedy has also shed light on the dangers ... making the total loss far higher than any other 3-year period. A Sherpa's job on Mount Everest is statistically more dangerous than America's ...

Mount Everest stands tall, but can the maneuverability and landing versatility of a helicopter allow it to land on the summit ...

In addition to the blizzard, several other factors contributed to the tragedy on Mount Everest that day. Guides failed to set up fixed ropes, causing detrimental delays, and a lack of oxygen ...

Our Everest correspondent recently attended a pre-climb meeting held by guiding company Seven Summit Treks in downtown ...

One of the greatest mountain guides will attempt to scale the world’s highest peak for the 31st time, and possibly the 32nd ...

With drone assistance promising to transform things this season on Mt Everest, we go back to our coverage of the 50th ...

“I am in my top physical condition right now.” He holds the record for the most successful ascents of Mount Everest at 30 times. In May last year he climbed the peak twice. “My first ...

Universal Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection Jason Clarke in 'Everest' Yes, Everest is based on the real-life Mount Everest tragedy of May 10, 1996. That day, four expedition groups attempted to ...