In May of 1963, National Geographic photographer and correspondent Barry C. Bishop was part of the first American team to summit Mount Everest. It was a feat that nearly drove the team mad, and one ...

But on 20 May 2009, former NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski (USA) became the first person to complete both incredible accomplishments, as he climbed up the famous Himalayan peak and claimed the ...

Sherpas are the porters and guides who risk their lives to help others reach the summit of Everest, often with little ...

Kathmandu will host the second edition of the Everest Summiteers Summit on May 27, 2026, with organisers placing strong ...

Nepal's mountaineering community has celebrated the conquest of the world's highest mountain with a rally of climbers, guides and others who gathered for International Everest Day. The event marked ...

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A 55-year-old Nepali climber dubbed "Everest Man" reached the peak of the world's highest mountain for a record 31st time on Tuesday, more than three decades after his first summit. "Massive ...

Kami Rita Sherpa has broken his own record for climbing to the summit of Mount Everest, reaching the peak for the 31st time on Tuesday. Now 55, Kami Rita first climbed to the top of the world's ...