A Kenyan and a Nepali climber have died close to Mount Everest's summit, taking this season's death count on the world's highest mountain to at least six. Watch in for more details!

Six die as climbers scale Nepal's Mount Everest

Nepal Kami Rita Sherpa conquered the world's highest peak, Mount Everest for the 29th time. He has beaten his own record during the ongoing Everest summit.

54-year-old Kami Rita ascends Mount Everest for 30th time, breaks his own record in just 10 days

A Kenyan climber who went missing close to Mount Everest's peak has been found dead. On Wednesday (May 22), 40-year-old Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui and his 44-year-old Nepali guide Nawang Sherpa went missing when Kirui was attempting to become the first African to ascend Mount Everest without the use of oxygen.

Kenyan climber found dead near Everest peak, fourth fatality this week

Nepali Sherpa climber and guide Kami Rita Sherpa achieved a new world record on Wednesday (May 22) by climbing atop Mount Everest for the 30th time, marking the highest number of ascents by a person.

Nepal's Sherpa climber Kami Rita makes history by climbing Mount Everest for the 30th time

Rescuers recovered the body of a Mongolian climber on Friday (May 17) from Mount Everest, with rescue operations underway for his countryman who also went missing since the weekend, expedition organizers said.

Mongolian climber found dead on Mount Everest, rescue operations underway for another

On May 16, 1975, Junko Tabei from Japan became the first woman to reach the summit of the Mount Everest. Tabei said she did not 'intend to be the first woman on Everest'. On Gravitas Recall we tell you how fate had other plans for Tabei.

Gravitas | Junko Tabei: The story of the first woman to reach Mount Everest summit

Most people only dream of reaching the peak of Mount Everest once, but Kami Rita Sherpa, one of the world's most skilled climbing guides for the highest mountain in the world, has achieved the feat for the 29th time.

Nepal Mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa breaks own record, successfully scales Mount Everest peak 29th time

People who climb Mount Everest face a lot of challenges - from difficult terrain to challenging weather and lack of Oxygen on the higher altitude. Now, a new problem has been added to this list - Overcrowding.

Everest faces the challenge of overcrowding, commercialisation hits Mount Everest hard

Mount Everest getting ruined by overcrowding and trash

Get ready to face the Mount Everest breeze as Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe have confirmed their roles in a biopic based on Tenzing Norgay, the legendary Nepalese mountaineer who summited the world's tallest mountain.

Tom Hiddleston, Willem Dafoe to play leading roles in legendary mountaineer Tenzing Norgay biopic

Mount Everest becoming overcrowded: High number of under prepared trekkers now climbing Everest

Nepal's Supreme Court has ordered the government to limit the number of mountaineering permits issued for Everest and other peaks, a lawyer confirmed Friday, just as expeditions prepare for the spring climbing season.

Nepal's Supreme Court orders government to limit Everest climbing permits

The climb of Mount Everest should have started at least by the first week of April, but this year there has been a long delay as the route leading to the world's tallest peak wasn't ready for at least two weeks. Extremely dangerous conditions at Khumbu Icefall forced rope fixers to carve out a different route. Here is a report of how this season looks like for all the climbers.

Khumbu Icefall delays Everest climbing season

For the first time since the pandemic, China is allowing foreign climbers to access Mount Everest via Tibet. Adrian Ballinger, who has scaled Everest eight times, is one of the guides who have a preference for the Tibet route to climb the world’s tallest mountain, as opposed to the more well-known Nepal route.

China allows foreign mountaineers to ascend Mount Everest after a gap of 4 years

Nepal will soon make it mandatory for all climbers to get an electronic chip before embarking on the tedious expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. The chip, costing between $10 and $15, will help rescue agencies locate the climbers in an emergency situation.

Nepal mandates electronic chips for Mount Everest climbers starting this spring season

Climbers to Mount Everest have been requested to carry their poop and bring it back to the base camp for disposal, according to a BBC report. The Pasang Lhamu rural municipality made the decision as severe temperatures in the area prevent the excrement from completely decomposing, causing the mountain to stink.

Mount Everest climbers directed to bring poop back to base camp

A view from the peak of the world's tallest mountain is indeed rare especially because not every trekking enthusiast can scale it successfully. But what if one gets to see that view while just scrolling through their mobile phones?

Watch: Viral Video of Mount Everest's 360-degree view stuns netizens

A government official said that all six on board, including five Mexican nationals, died in a helicopter crash in Nepal on Tuesday (July 11). A Kathmandu airport official told news agency Reuters that rescuers have located five bodies and are looking for the sixth one.

Nepal: All six on board, including five Mexicans, die in helicopter crash near Mount Everest

Mountains with peaks three to four times higher than Mount Everest have been discovered deep inside the Earth, scientists said. Using seismology centres in Antarctica, experts found these astonishingly huge “mountains” in the boundary between the core and mantle, around 1,800 miles deep (around 2,900 kilometres).

Mountains 3 to 4 times larger than Everest found near Earth’s core

A Malaysian climber nearly escaped death after a Nepali sherpa guide carried him down from Mount Everest's peak in a "very rare" high-altitude rescue, according to a government official who spoke to Reuters.

WATCH | 'Nearly impossible operation': Nepali sherpa rescues Malaysian climber from Everest's 'death zone'

With variable weather caused by climate change, experts say this is likely to be one of the deadliest years on record on Mount Everest.

Sherpa saves climber in rare Everest 'death zone' rescue | WION Climate Tracker

Embark on an exhilarating journey across the globe in this episode of WION Wings as we uncover breathtaking destinations, extraordinary events, and remarkable achievements. From the towering heights of Mt Everest's climbing season opening to the sumptuous delights of Pt Leo Estate in Australia, this immersive exploration is bound to ignite your wanderlust. Our first stop is the majestic Mt Everest, which finally opens up for the anticipated climbing season. Witness the indomitable spirit of mountaineers as they conquer the world's highest peak, battling harsh elements and pushing the limits of human endurance. Next, we transport you to Pt Leo Estate in Australia, a picturesque winery renowned for its breathtaking sculpture park set in a scenic landscape of rolling hills. Immerse yourself in the beauty of sprawling vineyards, indulge in delectable culinary experiences, and discover the unique fusion of art and nature. Prepare to be tantalized as we venture to the heart of Paris, where the city's best baguette baker has been crowned. We then jet off to the captivating city of Alexandria in Egypt, where an awe-inspiring sand sculpture festival awaits. Witness master sculptors bring ephemeral art to life, sculpting intricate structures from grains of sand, showcasing their incredible talent and creativity.

Mount Everest opens for '23 climbing season, Exploring Pt Leo Estate in Australia | WION Wings

The Nepalese government has shelved plans to move the Everest base camp to a lower site due to widespread opposition from the mountaineering and Sherpa community, BBC reported.

Nepal shelves plan to relocate Everest base camp even as threats rise due to climate change

On Inside South Asia, Dasuni Athauda Spoke with the double-amputee Mount Everest Climber- Hari Budha Magar. Listen in to the moment when he reached the top of the world and tells us about what all challenges he faced during his summit.

Double-amputee makes history on Everest | Inside South Asia

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