The calendar turned to May yesterday, marking go-time for climbing expeditions in the Himalayas. After a long winter wait, ...

Climbing teams are progressing on Mt. Everest as the spring climbing season in the Himalayas takes shape. At 29,029 feet, the highest mountain in the world endu ...

If you want to climb the world’s tallest mountain, Nepal wants to see your résumé first. Turns out experience matters and for ...

Following years of concern over the amount of climbers — both experienced and amateur — attempting to scale Mount Everest, a major change is in the works.

Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas, is exploring restricting access to the summit. Nepal has drafted a law that would require climbers to have prior experience with hiking one of the ...

Before it can become fatal, altitude sickness, also known as mountain sickness, can cause symptoms like headache, shortness ...

Earlier today, a huge serac collapsed in Everest's Khumbu Icefall. Luckily, no one was injured, but the shifting ice did ...

Ben Ayers recently attended a closed-door Everest safety briefing held by Seven Summit Treks. The expedition leaders passed along more than a few helpful bits of information. Our Everest reporter ...

Everest Summit Expedition 2025 ... have fallen to their deaths in this icefall since 2016 – but also the long line of climbers that can create bottlenecks on the mountain during this busy ...

Retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Brian O’Malley would be the first Georgian over the age of 60 to reach the summit of Mount Everest, if he is successful. He begins his trek this week and ...