Explaining why it had taken so long to airlift the team when the remains of the AN-32 crew members were pulled out earlier this week, an IAF spokesperson said, “Bad weather prevented us from bringing back the rescue team.” 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.” read more

Mohite who recently climbed Mt Makalu, the fifth-highest peak in the world, talks to us about her achievement, receiving praises from Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and importance of maintaining a clean environment on the mountains. 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. read more

According to Ghimire, the post-mortem reports of the deceased climbers have shown that they died due to high altitude sickness, weakness or adverse weather conditions. 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. read more

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 read more

Ravindra Kumar said he scaled the mountain again to give a call to people of India from the top of the world towards the urgent need of controlling water pollution, saving rivers and other sources of water and ensuring availability of clean water to... 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 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. read more

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

Military helicopters involved in a major search for the four Britons, two Americans, an Australian and an Indian on Monday spotted five bodies on the Nanda Devi mountain. read more

Sheetal Raj also wants to climb the seven highest summits and the 14 summits (peaks with height of 8,000m and above) in the world. 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. read more