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Eleven people died trying to climb Everest this year, one of the worst seasons on the mountain. Why the drive to stand on top of the world is proving lethal.

How overcrowding near Everest summit is exposing climbers to grave risks

Jul 04, 2019 07:43

Eleven people died trying to climb Everest this year, one of the worst seasons on the mountain. Why the drive to stand on top of the world is proving lethal. read more

Three years ago, Joisher said, he had reached the summit from the Nepalese (south) side. “But I was wearing animal leather and I decided I would do this again as a complete vegan — which includes all clothing and gear.”

Mumbai climber becomes first vegan to summit Everest on two routes

Jun 24, 2019 00:01

Three years ago, Joisher said, he had reached the summit from the Nepalese (south) side. “But I was wearing animal leather and I decided I would do this again as a complete vegan — which includes all clothing and gear.” read more

The team also set up the highest weather station in the world at about 8,430 metres above sea level near the Everest summit last month. This will provide weather information from Everest in real-time.

Weather station near Everest maps impact of climate change

Jun 15, 2019 06:53

The team also set up the highest weather station in the world at about 8,430 metres above sea level near the Everest summit last month. This will provide weather information from Everest in real-time. read more

The weather stations at Balcony area (8,430 m) and South Col (7,945 m), as well as three other weather stations on Mount Everest.

World’s highest operating weather stations installed on Everest

Jun 14, 2019 11:25

The weather stations at Balcony area (8,430 m) and South Col (7,945 m), as well as three other weather stations on Mount Everest. read more

The Haryana sub-inspector has fought many odds and summited Mt Everest thrice. Her battles includes challenging the notion of early marriage in her hometown.

Mt Everest adventure ka Olympic hai, says Haryana cop Anita Kundu after summitting the highest peak thrice

Jun 12, 2019 17:21

The Haryana sub-inspector has fought many odds and summited Mt Everest thrice. Her battles includes challenging the notion of early marriage in her hometown. read more

Through the journey of a climber, we look into how menacing the climbers’ queue on Everest really was.

Despite traffic on Mount Everest, they conquered the peak

Jun 12, 2019 10:07

Through the journey of a climber, we look into how menacing the climbers’ queue on Everest really was. read more

Tales from a seven-time trekker to the Everest Base Camp

Travel: An ode to the Everest

Jun 08, 2019 22:38

Tales from a seven-time trekker to the Everest Base Camp read more

Operators’ tight schedules and climbers’ lack of experience has added risks, diminished the adventure and resulted in more casualties, says the 88-year-old retired navy captain

Famed Indian climber nearly died on peak where team was lost

Jun 06, 2019 13:40

Operators’ tight schedules and climbers’ lack of experience has added risks, diminished the adventure and resulted in more casualties, says the 88-year-old retired navy captain read more

Of the total 11,000 kg rubbish, 1,000 kg was brought down from the Everest on the first day of the cleaning campaign.

Nepal finds 4 corpses, tonnes of garbage in cleanliness drive on Mount Everest

Jun 05, 2019 21:36

Of the total 11,000 kg rubbish, 1,000 kg was brought down from the Everest on the first day of the cleaning campaign. read more

After a eleven people died during the climbing season officials are considering imposing more restrictions.

Nepal looks to limit Everest access after 11 die this climbing season

Jun 05, 2019 12:28

After a eleven people died during the climbing season officials are considering imposing more restrictions. read more

The economic value of services that ecosystems provide us must be evaluated

India cannot afford unsustainable tourism

May 28, 2019 19:44

The economic value of services that ecosystems provide us must be evaluated read more

Ten people have died in little more than two weeks after poor weather cut the climbing window, leaving mountaineers waiting in long queues to the summit, risking exhaustion and running out of oxygen.

‘Untrained climbers should be barred’: Everest ‘traffic jam’ survivor calls for tougher rules

May 28, 2019 10:19

Ten people have died in little more than two weeks after poor weather cut the climbing window, leaving mountaineers waiting in long queues to the summit, risking exhaustion and running out of oxygen. read more

While descending, he was strong and safely reached the South Col (situated at an altitude of 25,918 feet) late Monday evening before he suddenly died, she said.

Mount Everest death toll increases to 11

May 28, 2019 09:34

While descending, he was strong and safely reached the South Col (situated at an altitude of 25,918 feet) late Monday evening before he suddenly died, she said. read more

Deaths have been attributed primarily to a long queue of both ascending and descending climbers, forcing many to wait for hours at 8,000 metres plus altitudes.

Nepal: Overcrowding not ‘sole reason’ for Everest toll rise

May 27, 2019 16:16

Deaths have been attributed primarily to a long queue of both ascending and descending climbers, forcing many to wait for hours at 8,000 metres plus altitudes. read more

According to Nepali officials, descending from Mount Everest on Friday, Bagwan died of exhaustion

Pune man conquers Everest, dies during descent

May 25, 2019 14:41

According to Nepali officials, descending from Mount Everest on Friday, Bagwan died of exhaustion read more