Nepal

three climbers squat on a snowy summit.

A First Ascent in the Kangchenjunga Region

A five-man team has made the first ascent of...
Groh and Holecek, shoulder to shoulder, with a background of a snowy mountain basin.

Holecek, Groh to Attempt New Route on the Southeast Face of Cho Oyu

Marek Holecek of Czechia is back in Nepal with...
Nicolas Jean (left) and Benjamin Vedrines at the base of Anidesh Chuli.

French Aces Bag First Ascent on Anidesh Chuli, Jannu Next

French climbers Benjamin Vedrines and Nicolas Jean are preparing...
Bieleki rises his ice-axe while standing on a mixed ridge with a sea of clouds in background below.

What We Know About the Secret Missions of Alpinists in Nepal

Beyond the 8,000m crowds, many silent valleys in Nepal...
Gelje Sherpa holds a golden offering object at a base camp wrapped in the smoke of juniper bonfires.

Climbers Head for Nepal’s Mountains, Escape Curfews

Nepal is still in political turmoil, but the army's...
Political banner of Nepal's Generation Z revolution.

Nepal Wakes Up to More Turmoil, Airport Reopens

Without a government, the military is taking control of...
Nepal's Parliament on fire.

Nepal Protests Escalate, Airport Closed, Prime Minister Resigns

Protests in Nepal are evolving into a full uprising....
Frame from a video showing the protests in front of Kathmandu's Parliament.

Nepal: Climbers Flock to the Mountains, Gen Z Protest Against Social Media Blackout

While climbers are trekking and flying to Manaslu, Dhaulagiri,...
Tyler Andrews and Dawa Steven Sherpa of Asian Trekking in Kathmandu on September 4.

Everest Runner Arrives in Nepal Amid Social Media Blackout

American ultrarunner Tyler Andrews has arrived in Nepal amidst...
Tseng in a tent with a cellphone

Nepal Blocks Most Social Media Platforms

Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, possibly WhatsApp... most social media...
Benjamin Vedrines of France.

French Aces Land In Nepal, Sights Set on Jannu

Benjamin Vedrines landed in Nepal yesterday and will head...
western nepal

Climbing Royalties Waived for 97 Nepal Peaks – And Why It’s Not Such a Great Deal

While higher fees await Manaslu and Everest climbers this...

French Climber to Solo Khumbu’s Khangri Shar This Fall

There was a time when climbers revealed their plans...
Close shot of the climbers at Base Camp with sun-burnt faces

Piolet d’Or Winner to Attempt New Route Near Kangchenjunga

Hamor, Benet, and Meroi won't be alone in the...
Summit picture with climbers and some peaks in background, forming a ridge.

Sharphu Mystery Solved: First Ascent It Is – of a Different Peak!

The mystery surrounding a recent Nepalese-Chilean expedition to, let's...
Nepalese climbers among water-ice seracs.

Nepalese Abort First Ascent Try on Khayang Peak

Difficult conditions have forced Prakash Gurung, Yukta Gurung, and...
Three climbers on a snowy summit, one of them standing up with a banner.

First Ascent of Sharphu IV? It’s Complicated

This has to be one of Nepal's most confusing...
climber on snow in small tent

Who’s Doing What: Nepal’s First Spring Permit List Published

Nepal's Department of Tourism has released its first list...
Prakash Guring and mebers in his team pose by the dirt road with a sign directing to Tatopani

Nepalese Guides Use Off Season To Attempt First Ascent Near Manaslu

For the second year in a row, three Nepalese...
Gangapurna from Thorang-Phedi.

Forgotten 7,000’ers: Gangapurna

In Nepal, there are 86 peaks (including sub-peaks) between...
The recent first ascent Japanese route on the north face of 6,652m Pholesobi Peak.

Light Japanese Teams Succeed on Two Little-Known 6,000’ers in Nepal

Akihiro Oishi, Hiroki Suzuki, and Suguru Takayanagi have made...
The clmbers take a selfie in Base Camp on Kimshung

Mixed Results for Strong Italian Team on Kimshung

A seven-man Italian team is heading home from Kimshung...
Climbers hold arms and smile on a summit, a horizon of peaks behind them

Polish Trio Open New Alpine-Style Route in Khumbu Valley

Maciej Kimel, Michal Krol, and Mariusz Madej of Poland...
A line of trekkers on a snowed-up trail

Nepal Trekking Warning: Expect Loads of Snow

"Should I cancel my trip to Nepal?" Hikers around...

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