An earth scientist explains the impact that ice loss can have on the stability of the surrounding mountain slopes and glacial lakes.

Glacial lakes in the Himalayas are expanding at an alarming rate, increasing the risk of catastrophic floods for nearby ...

Chantal Mauduit's remarkable life was defined by mountaineering, her poetic spirit, and her tragic end on Dhaulagiri I at age ...

Eight people died on Mount Everest in May 1996, but the film only highlights five of the deceased: guides Andrew Harris ...

Trials began in 2024 when Chinese drone manufacturer DJI teamed up with Nepalese drone service company Airlift and mountain ...

Thousands of jobs at Mount Everest may soon be at risk after plans to replace humans with Chinese drones were announced.

Unmanned aircraft could be used to perform dangerous tasks and ‘take away the livelihoods of thousands’ of mountain guides in ...

Climbing season at Mount Everest kicks off in full force next month, but Sherpas won't be the only ones helping mountaineers try for the summit. The New York Times reports that companies running ...

For the first time, drones will be used on Mount Everest to carry gear and clean up, helping Sherpas and improving safety ...

The devices will be used to airlift heavy, dangerous loads normally carried by mountain guides. They might even deliver a hot ...

The 2015 movie Everest had several big-name actors added to its ensemble cast, all of them based on the real-life climbers of ...

Emergency crews responded to the Lake Louise Ski Resort in Alberta on Friday afternoon following a nearby backcountry avalanche. RCMP said the slide was reported to police around 3:45 p.m. At this ...