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Last Surviving Member of First Mt. Everest Summit Passes Away Peacefully at Age 92

Kanchha Sherpa, a high-altitude porter on the famed first successful ascent of the world’s highest peak, has passed away. Phur Gelje Sherpa, president of the Nepal Mountaineering Association, said in a statement that Kanchaa passed away in his home of Kapan, Nepal, on Thursday, October 16. Kanchha was a member of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s ascent of Everest. […]
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Polish Skier Andrzej Bargiel Shares Details About His Historic Ski Descent Of Mount Everest

Just a couple of weeks ago, Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel logged a historic ski descent off the summit of Mount Everest, the first full descent from summit to base camp without the use of supplemental oxygen. Bargiel had tried the descent twice before, but conditions making a full descent possible eluded him until this season. Bargiel had four camera […]
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Nepalese Climber Nirmal “Nims” Purja Becomes First Person in History to Summit Mountains Over 8,000 Meters 50 Times

Nepalese climber Nirmal “Nims” Purja—also known as Nimsdai—made history on July 3 by becoming the first person to successfully summit mountains over 8,000 meters (24,000 feet) a staggering 50 times. Purja is well known for his record-setting in the mountains and notable first ascents throughout his climbing career. A native of Nepal, Purja initially served in the Nepalese Gurkha combat […]
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Italian Mountaineer Accused of Faking Summit Photos to Claim Elite Record

Marco Confortola, one of Italy’s most prominent alpinists, is facing allegations that he fabricated evidence of reaching several of the world’s highest peaks in order to claim a place among an elite group of mountaineers. The Daily Mail reports that the 54-year-old climber announced in July that he had completed ascents of all 14 mountains above 8,000 meters, including Everest—a […]
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Successful Connecticut Investment Banker Dies During ‘Everesting’ Challenge at Snow King Mountain in Wyoming

A Connecticut man died earlier this month while participating in a grueling endurance challenge meant to simulate summiting Mount Everest by repeatedly climbing Snow King Mountain in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Slava Leykind, 43, of Westport, died on July 2 at an Idaho hospital after completing six ascents of the Jackson Hole ski hill during the “29029 Everesting” event, according to […]
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Massive Avalanche Kills Mountaineer Above K2’s Basecamp

Friday afternoon, July 18, a massive avalanche on Pakistan’s notorious K2 claimed one life and left several others injured. Often called the “Savage Mountain,” K2 has earned its fearsome reputation for danger. The nickname was cemented in 1953 when American climber George Bell remarked, “It’s a savage mountain that tries to kill you.” Among the world’s five highest peaks, K2 […]
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Everest Permit in Nepal Will be $4,000 More Expensive Starting in September

This photograph from 2021 shows mountaineers lined up as they climb a slope during their ascent to summit Mount Everest. Photo Credit: CNN

Nepal’s Department of Tourism recently put forth a new plan to identify the annual “carrying capacity” of Everest, following instructions from the Nepal Supreme Court. This plan includes allowing the Department of Tourism to cap the number of permits it grants annually. Starting in September, the Nepali government also stated it will be raising the spring season permit fee for […]
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The One and Only Time a French Test Pilot Landed a Helicopter on the Top of Mt. Everest

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Nearly two decades later, the feat remains one-of-a-kind: a helicopter landing on the summit of Mount Everest. In May 2005, French test pilot Didier Delsalle touched down at the highest point on Earth, a moment still regarded as one of the most daring and technically challenging aviation accomplishments ever recorded. Related: American Climber Sets New Mt. Everest Speed Record Flying […]
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Can Ultrarunner Tyler Andrews Break Everest’s Speed Record Without Oxygen?

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Renowned American ultrarunner Tyler Andrews is setting his sights on the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for ascending Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen this May. The 34-year-old must trek from Base Camp to the peak in less than 20 hours and 24 minutes to beat Kaji Sherpa’s 1998 record. Andrews has already built an impressive resume of FKTs on Manaslu, Aconcagua, […]
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 74 | Chris Tomer – Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist & Avid Backcountry Skier and Mountaineer

This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Chris Tomer is an Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist with over 20 years of weather forecasting experience. He is also an avid backcountry skier and mountaineer who has climbed all of Colorado’s 54 14,000′ peaks. Chris has been an on-air host and meteorologist for KDVR Fox 31 Denver and Colorado […]
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[PHOTOS] Could Jimmy Chin’s Gruesome Discovery Rewrite the Story of Everest’s First Ascent?

A National Geographic expedition team led by Jimmy Chin has discovered what are believed to be the partial remains of British explorer Andrew “Sandy” Irvine on Mount Everest, nearly 100 years after his disappearance. The team found a boot containing a sock embroidered with “A.C. Irvine” on the Central Rongbuk Glacier below Everest’s North Face. “When they spotted it, there […]
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Powerful Documentary “Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa” Hits Netflix Streaming Platform

A powerful documentary about Nepalese-American climber Lhakpa Sherpa hit Netflix on July 31. The 1 hour 44, 44-minute documentary weaves an emotional yet visually stunning narrative around the most accomplished female climber, Lhakpa Sherpa. Sherpa has summited Everest a record-breaking 10 times, which in itself is an incredible feat. However, what makes this documentary so powerful is that she accomplished […]
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Mother Faces Harsh Criticism for Endangering 4-Year-Old on Hike to Everest Base Camp

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Accessing Mount Everest has become easier and easier since it was conquered for the first time in 1953. The world’s tallest mountain went from a summit reserved for the world’s best mountaineers to a place anybody with enough money and training can climb. Fixed ropes, porters, and guides led to traffic jams and inexperienced and sometimes even reckless climbers on […]
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Reaching For the Top: Phunjo Lama Sets Women’s Record for Fastest Mount Everest Ascent

Phunjo Lama. Photo Credit: NPT

A new speed record for the fastest ascent by a woman has been set on Mount Everest. Summiting Mount Everest (29,032 feet) from base camp at 17,598 feet typically takes climbers multiple days to reach, as the magnitude of the climb is so immense, and acclimatization is crucial. However, Phunjo Lama is no stranger to extreme altitude. Lama previously held […]
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A History of Everest | What It Took to Reach the Roof of the World

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Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, has captivated mountaineers for decades. Why? As George Mallory once said, “Because it is there.” It is the ultimate symbol of human endeavor where many mountaineers have gone to fulfill their dreams, resulting in both triumph and tragedy. Related: Mount Everest is Visible From Kathmandu, Nepal for First Time in Living Memory It […]
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Soldiers and Sherpas to Remove 10 Tons of Trash, Human Excrement, and 5 Dead Bodies From Mount Everest

A massive cleanup operation has been launched by the Nepali Army on Mount Everest ahead of the annual climbing season. The campaign aims to collect tons of garbage and human remains from the world’s highest peak. 12 Nepali soldiers and 18 Sherpas have arrived at Everest Base Camp to start this year’s Mountain Cleanup Campaign. They will be retrieving an […]
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