Nepal

A helicopter lands on snow, a climber marks the spot.

Yalung Ri Avalanche Leads to Accusations That Red Tape Delayed Rescues

The massive avalanche that took seven lives on Yalung...
Four rescuers on a snowy surface where they have dug avalanche victims and covered them with a red blanket.

Nine Lives Lost in Two Separate Avalanches in the Himalaya

There is confirmation of terrible news from Nepal, where...
Four people in front of a helicopter.

Nepal Cyclone Aftermath: Missing Climbers, Rescues, While Trails Reopen

The sun has mostly returned to Nepal after last...
Climbers on a snowy peak, walking to the left to avoid a gib serac barrier towards a col.

Seven Dead, Four Injured in Nepal Avalanche

A massive avalanche has hit the base camp of...
A crashed helicoper on snowy ground with buildings of a village behind.

‘Weather Chaos’ in Nepal, as Cyclone Reaches Peak; One Dead

Although Cyclone Montha has been expected for days, it...
Trekkers in a fogy day on a snow covered stone bridge.

Annapurna Base Camp, Manaslu Trails Closed Due to Heavy Snow

Authorities have ramped up their warnings to Nepal trekkers,...
Young Japanese climbers on a rocky summit, posing with tubes of fruit gel in their hands.

Nepal Alpine-Style: One New Route, Two Retreats

The Japanese university students on the 2025 Himalaya Camp...
Weather warning bulleting for Nepal, divided by provinces and with alert levels classified by colors.

Major Storm Approaches Nepal; Annapurna Trekkers Should Take Shelter

A major storm is approaching Nepal's Himalaya, and it...
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...

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