Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the mountaineering expedition team that first conquered Mount Everest, died early Thursday, according to the Nepal Mountaineering Association.


Nepal: Last survivor of first Mount Everest expedition team passes away at 92 

Rescue efforts are under way in the remote Tibetan slopes of Mount Everest where a snowstorm has trapped nearly 1,000 people in campsites on the eastern side of the mountain, according to Chinese state media.

Hundreds Trapped on Mount Everest; 1 Hiker Killed, 350 Evacuated to Safety 

Hundreds Stranded on Slopes as Blizzard Strikes Mount Everest in Tibet

Rescue efforts are under way in the remote Tibetan slopes of Mount Everest where a snowstorm has trapped nearly 1,000 people in campsites on the eastern side of the mountain, according to Chinese state media.


Blizzard Strands Hundreds Of Climbers On Mount Everest

Mount Everest blizzard: Nearly 1,000 trapped due to heavy snowstorm; rescue operation underway

A draft of the Clean Mountain Strategy (2025–2029), reviewed by the post, allocates Rs 308 million for Everest clean-up efforts, though insiders estimate that the real cost will exceed Rs 1 billion.

Nepal plans 5-year clean-up drive to tackle decades of accumulated waste from Mount Everest

Mount Everest: Polish adventurer Andrzej Bargiel made history by becoming the first person to ski down Mount Everest without using supplemental oxygen. Unlike previous ski descents that involved oxygen use or partial skiing, Bargiel’s continuous oxygen-free descent from the summit to base camp was unprecedented.

Mt. Everest: Polish Climber Andrzej Bargiel Skis Down Everest Without Supplemental Oxygen 

Nepal Bans Solo Climbs On Mount Everest, Other 8,000-Metre Peaks Comes Into Effect

Trouble for climbers: Mt Everest becomes costlier 

Mount Everest Day is observed to honour the commitment of brave mountaineers Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, who became the first ones to climb the world’s highest peak on May 29, 1953.

Everest Day 2025: What is it and how Nepal celebrates it | In pics

A British team of four ex-special forces soldiers have become the first to summit Mount Everest using xenon gas to accelerate acclimatisation, on Wednesday.

What is Xenon gas? British climbers conquer Everest using this groundbreaking method

In an effort to address the issue of overcrowding at Mount Everest, the Nepali government has proposed a new law to revamp permits to climb the mountain.

Nepal to revamp permits to climb Mount Everest

Nepal will restrict expeditions to Mt Everest only to those mountaineers who have climbed at least one peak above 7000 metres, as per the proposed legislation. World

'7000m climb, govt-approved health checkup': You now have to 'PROVE YOURSELF' to climb Mount Everest. Here are the new rules

Nepal proposes new law to revamp Mount Everest permits, requiring climbers to have experience on 7,000-meter peaks and undergo mandatory medical check-ups to tackle overcrowding and safety concerns. Watch to know more!

Nepal government proposes new law to revamp permits to climb Mount Everest

A new study says ---

The snow cover on Mount Everest snow cover has retreated by a huge 490 feet in one and a half months...

NASA’s satellite images point to a long-term shift in snowfall patterns.

'sublimation' shifts snowline on Mount Everest

Nepal sharply hikes Everest climbing permit fees and introduces a slew of measures to control garbage pollution and prevent accidents on the planet’s tallest peak. Watch to know more!

Nepal hikes climbing Everest fees to $15,000

Mount Everest climber Irvine’s remains believed found after 100 years

Mount Everest already the tallest peak on Earth is still rising and faster than scientists initially believed. WION explains how Everest's growth spurt is outpacing expectations making this towery giant even more formidable...

Mount Everest's Rapid Rise Leaves Scientists In Awe

How Tall Will Mount Everest Get Before It Stops Growing?

Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain standing at 8.85 km above sea level, is still growing taller, according to a new study published. Watch in for more details!

Scientists Explain Mount Everest's Anomalous Growth

Mount Everest is growing a bit faster than usual. And a 'river capture' may have to do with it

Mount Everest is earth's tallest mountain which currently stands at around 29,000 feet. The climb to Mt. Everest is not as easy as it looks. The high altitude of the region causes the oxygen levels to decrease, making it harder for breathing. Technical skills like using fixed ropes, ice axes, and crampons are required for this journey.

Climbing Mount Everest To Become More Difficult?

If you think Mount Everest is the tallest mountain, you’re wrong

Not Mount Everest but THIS is the tallest mountain in solar system. Can humans scale this?

Breathtaking journey from base camp to summit: Drone films stunning Mount Everest | Watch

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