Kami Rita Sherpa Conquers Everest for Record 30th Time Kami Rita Sherpa from Nepal climbed Mount Everest for the 30th time on May 22, beating his own record from just 10 days ago. As recently as Sunday, May 12, 2024, Kami Rita Sherpa had climbed Everest for the 29th time. “This morning at 7:49 a.m., Kami Rita Sherpa successfully summited the world’s highest mountain Mount Everest for an incredible […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | May 24, 2024 0 Comments
[Photos] Jim Morrison, Christina Lusti, and Chantel Astorga Complete First-Ever Ski Descent of West Face of Great Trango Towers, Pakistan A team of three skiers, consisting of Jim Morrison, Christina Lustenberger, and Chantel Astorga successfully completed the first-ever ski descent of Great Trango Towers in Pakistan on May 9, 2024. The vertical faces of Trango Towers are among the world’s tallest cliffs, and the climb is considered one of the world’s hardest. The team around Jim Morrison attempted the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 16, 2024 0 Comments
Kami Rita Sherpa Climbs Mount Everest, Nepal, for Record 29th Time Kami Rita Sherpa from Nepal climbed Mount Everest for the 29th time on Sunday, May 12, 2024, beating the record for the most times for an individual to have climbed Everest set by himself in May last year. The 54-year-old Nepal-native conquered the highest mountain above sea level twice last May, once on May 17 and then again less than […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | May 12, 2024 0 Comments
A Clash of Cultures — Mount Fuji Photo Spot in Japan in the Crosshairs The post-COVID travel boom is hitting Japan with a vengeance, and Japan is having trouble coping. Travelers are flocking to destinations in Japan to capture iconic photos for social media, causing problems. Last week, Fujikawacho officials announced they will build an 8-foot-barrier to prevent snap-happy tourists from taking pictures of Mt. Fuji. A mesh net 8 feet high and 65 feet […] Mike Humphrey | May 3, 2024 0 Comments
Alpine Route to Famous Japanese Snow Wall Opens The famous Japanese Snow Corridor on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route opened on April 15, 2024. The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a breathtakingly beautiful scenic route in Japan that spans from Toyama Prefecture to Nagano Prefecture. It’s a popular tourist destination, especially during spring and early summer, when the height of the Snow Wall along the route is at […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 28, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Kailash, Tibet: The Unclimbable Mountain Mount Kailash, Tibet, has the reputation of being an unclimable mountain. Located in the Ngari prefecture in Tibet, it reaches 21,778 feet in elevation. This photogenic mountain isn’t close to the heights of some of the other mountains in the Himalayas, such as Mount Everest at 29,032 feet or K2 at 28,251 feet. So why hasn’t it been climbed? In […] Climbing Ben Davies | April 15, 2024 3 Comments
Summer-Only Ski Resort at Mount Gassan, Japan, Opens Today, April 12 Tsukiyama Ski Area at Mount Gassan in Japan announced that it will open its ski season today, April 12. The Japanese summer-only ski resort is situated in the Yamagata Prefecture of Japan’s main island Honshu, about six hours north of Tokyo. Tsukiyama at Mount Gassan is one of six summer-only ski resorts in the world. Related: Unveiling the Six Spectacular […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 11, 2024 0 Comments
Red Cross Launches Appeal as Mongolia Faces Harshest Winter in 50 Years Mongolia is enduring its most severe winter in nearly half a century, grappling with the devastating effects of Dzud. Since November last year, extreme weather has now enveloped 76% of the nation in White Dzud and Iron Dzud conditions. These conditions cover grazing areas with deep snow and ice, critically limiting access to food for livestock. Related: More Than 2 […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 18, 2024 0 Comments
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