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How a Landslide Triggered a Biblical Flash Flood in Tibet and Nepal

*Updated August 29, 2026 Scientists have identified the likely cause of the horrifying flash flood in Tibet and Nepal on August 26, 2026. After surveying seismic records and satellite images, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has pinpointed a collapse of bedrock and subsequent ice avalanche as the likely cause of the destruction. Initially, it was unclear what had happened. Officials […]
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Closure for Families After 9 Months as Last 5 Bodies Recovered and Identified from Yalung Ri Avalanche in Nepal

Nine months after an avalanche swept seven climbers to their deaths on Yalung Ri in Nepal, the families of the five victims whose bodies remained missing finally have answers. The bodies of the five climbers were discovered by locals on August 6, 2026, after seasonal snowmelt exposed their remains near the mountain which rises to approximately 5,630 meters (18,470 feet). […]
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After 30 Years on Everest, “Green Boots” Is Finally Identified and Coming Home

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After 30 years, the remains of a deceased Everest climber known only as “Green Boots” will be recovered from the world’s tallest peak. At the same time, the identity of “Green Boots” was confirmed through DNA testing as Lance Naik Dorje Morup, an Indian climber who perished during the catastrophic 1996 Everest storm. The revelation comes after it was announced […]
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Nepali Guide Survives 6 Days Alone in Everest’s Death Zone, Then Crawls Out Alive

Going missing high on Mount Everest is usually a death sentence. However, Nepali mountain guide Dawa “Hillary” Sherpa defied the odds, surviving six days alone in the Death Zone after disappearing during a summit descent. Presumed dead and mourned by his family, Sherpa was eventually found alive in the Khumbu Icefall, completing what may rank among the greatest survival stories in […]
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Nims Purja Shatters Own Speed Record in Historic Everest-Lhotse Traverse

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Mountaineering icon Nirmal “Nims” Purja has redefined the limits of human endurance once again, setting a blistering new world record for the back-to-back ascent of Mount Everest and Lhotse without supplemental oxygen. Completing the high-altitude traverse in just 13 hours and 42 minutes, Purja dismantled his own previous record of approximately 25 hours. Related: Community Rallies with GoFundMe for Sherpa […]
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Community Rallies with GoFundMe for Sherpa Guides Following Fatal Avalanche on Mount Makalu, Himalayas

A tragic wet slab avalanche on Mount Makalu — the world’s fifth-highest mountain — has left an American climber dead and her guiding team facing a long, uncertain road to recovery. The incident occurred on May 10, 2026, as 53-year-old American mountaineer Shelley Johannesen was descending from the 8,485-meter summit with her partner David Ashley and their guiding team, Tawa […]
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Nepal Issues a Record Breaking 492 Everest Permits In 2026 Despite New Rules to Reduce Traffic

Climbers have long flocked to Nepal for its unrivaled mountaineering opportunities. Mount Everest (Sagarmatha in Nepali), the highest mountain in the world, draws more climbers than any other peak in the region. Though the Nepali government has announced plans to limit the number of climbers on the mountain, it has issued a record-breaking 492 climbing permits for the 2026 season. […]
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American Woman Mountaineer Killed in Avalanche During Descent of Mount Makalu in Himalaya Mountains

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An American climber has died following a high-altitude avalanche on Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest peak. Shelley Johannesen, 59, was killed on Sunday morning when a massive slide struck her team at approximately 7,000 meters as they were descending from the summit. According to reports from Explorer’s Web and the Tourism Times, the incident occurred just below Camp 3 on the […]
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Nepal Charges 32 in Alleged Himalayan Rescue Fraud Scheme Targeting Trekkers

Authorities in Nepal have charged 32 people in connection with an alleged large-scale fraud scheme targeting foreigners trekking in the Himalayas, according to a March 23, 2026, report by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). Prosecutors allege that trekking guides and tourism operators deliberately made clients ill—sometimes by secretly adding baking soda to food—to trigger symptoms resembling altitude […]
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Julia Schneemann |
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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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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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Nepal Opens 97 Remote Himalayan Peaks for Free in Bid to Spread Tourism Away from Everest

In a bid to ease overcrowding on Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, Nepal authorities have announced that 97 peaks in the Himalayas will become free of charge. Meanwhile, fees for climbing Everest will rise from $11,000 to $15,000 per climber as of September 1—a nearly 40% increase. In addition, new regulations also stipulate that would-be Everest climbers need to […]
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Julia Schneemann |
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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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Michael Gardner, Professional Skier and Climber, Killed After Falling While Descending Jannu East in Nepal

Michael Gardner has tragically passed away following a fall while climbing Jannu in Nepal

Michael Gardner, a 32-year-old professional alpine climber from Colorado, was killed on October 7 while attempting to descend the notorious North Face of Jannu East in Nepal. Gardner, known for his remarkable ascents in Alaska and the Himalayas, was on his third attempt to conquer the 24,500-foot mountain with his longtime climbing partner, Sam Hennessey. Related: World Cup Speed Skier […]
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