Trekking

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...
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,...
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...
hiker overlooking arctic prairie

How Far Can You Hike With Only What’s on Your Back?

In June 2006, three men shouldered packs heavy with...
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...
Trekkers heading for a wide snowy col

Blizzard Kills Nine Indian Trekkers in Garhwal Himalaya

Bad weather trapped a group of 22 trekkers last...
a climber with sunglasses, mountain clothes and a Jordan's flag.

Fake Summit Photo Fever Reaches Mera Peak

Faking a summit picture on an 8,000'er is bad...
hiker rescue

Hikers Need Rescue After Following Non-Existent Trail On Google Maps

After several hikers got lost while following a trail...
hiker on mountain trail

The Pamir Trail: A New Central Asian Trekking Gem Is In the Works

The Central Asian country of Tajikistan covers 142,326 square...
hiker and dog in the Lake District

‘Disoriented’ Hikers High on Magic Mushrooms Rescued in UK’s Lake District

Talk about a bad trip. A group of hikers in...
A woman opens her arms from a high place, a stunning mountain and blue lake landscape at her feet.

Nepal’s Ban on Independent Trekkers Remains Disorganized, Uncertain

April 1 came and went, and the situation around...
dirt road in Nepal

Nepal Trekkers, Be Warned: Noisy Dirt Roads Have Replaced Some Quiet Trails

As if Nepal's new prohibition on trekking independently was...

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