Nepal announces it’s opening 97 peaks in Karnali and Sudurpaschim to international climbers for free as it hopes to diversify ...

The American ultrarunner explains his decision to return for a fourth attempt at the FKT this coming September—a month when ...

The Nepal government banned solo trekking to Mt. Everest last spring as part of its aim to make the summit safer. The country also increased the cost of the permit for non-locals by 36% to ...

KATHMANDU, Nepal — 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 ...

Even at Mount Everest Base Camp, where the earthquake killed 22 people and stranded dozens more at Camp I, it’s business as usual in what looks to be one of the busiest seasons on the mountain.

Nepal is a nation blessed with breathtaking scenery and a deep cultural legacy. It is home to a variety of landscapes including forests, valleys, rivers, and lakes, as well as some of the highest ...

If you've heard anything about summitting Mt. Everest in Nepal, you've probably heard the word ‘Sherpa' in the conversation. The Sherpa people are an ethnic group native to Nepal, along with parts of ...

Beyond offering thrill and challenge to trekkers, Mount Everest provides significant benefits to local communities.