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A trekker looks up to a helicopter flying low in the vicinity of Everest Base Camp

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March 27, 2026
Selfie of Peter hamor with hood and goggles and a sea of clouds behind.

A Second Alpine-Style Expedition to a Remote Nepal Peak

So far, two climbers have confirmed plans for new...
March 25, 2026
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Everest Skiers Meet at Adventure Event in Poland

Everest skiers Andrzej Bargiel of Poland and Jim Morrison...
March 24, 2026
rags of tents cover the ground.

How Everest Regulations Work: Fixed Ropes, Garbage Disposal, Etc.

After training on the glacier for some days, the...
March 19, 2026
A column of smoke rises from Skardu

Unrest In Skardu, Elsewhere in Pakistan Puts Climbing Season At Risk

Once again, geopolitics is affecting the upcoming Asian climbing...
March 18, 2026