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Sherpa guides say true climbers know when to turn back
The spring climbing season has ended with at least nine fatalities on Mt Everest, but none of the climbers’ died due to congestion on the world’s highest peak, claim Sherpa guides.
Climbers ascending Mt Everest on May 22. Photo Courtesy: Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja
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American alpinist Steve House has created a free video series entitled Alpine Principles to teach the climbing community how to make better decisions in the mountains.
One of the world’s leading alpinists, Steve House, has created a free 5-part video series entitled Alpine Principles aimed at teaching the climbing commun...
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An IAF search team on Monday spotted the bodies of five missing mountaineers near the avalanche-hit Nanda Devi peak in Uttarakhand.
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Eight climbers - four from Britain, two from the United States, and one each from Australia and India - were reported missing since Friday after they faile...
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A 32-year-old climber from Sankhuwasabha district has set the new world record in speed climbing by successfully scaling two mountains above 8,000 metres in the spring climbing season.
Mingma Dorchi Sherpa, who stood atop the roof of the world on May 27 at 12:44 am, successfully climbed the world’s fourth highes...
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Indian Air Force helicopters have joined the search for eight climbers missing on the countrys second highest mountain.
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The missing group includes four people from the UK, two Americans, an Australian and an Indian.
The team started climbing Nanda Devi in the Himalayas on 13 May; t...
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This spring’s Himalayan season has put mountaineering back on mainstream media’s radar, but as usual, for all the wrong reasons. The NYT, Washington Post, CNN, the BBC and The Guardian have all decried the current state of Mount Everest, in the wake of 11 deaths and one viral photo.
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It is no news that Africa offers some of the world’s best wildlife and cultural experiences. But how come people hardly talk about the superabundance of extremely beautiful trekking trails?
Each trail gives a distinct experience that is worth the hike. In no particular order, here are the top trekking destinati...
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A few years ago, Kami Rita Sherpa, a veteran climber and guide, met with a gruesome sight at Mount Everest Base Camp. Human bones poked from the ground, smooth and ice-crusted.
About 300 climbers have died trying to summit Mount Everest in the last six decades, and more than 100 bodies may be lying on the mountain.Cre...
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Nature, art and history lovers all catered for in wonderful outdoor adventures
Nelson Mandela Bay has firmly established itself as a premier sports tourism destination and with events like Ironman and The Herald Continental Cycle Tour taking place annually, the city has become synonymous with outdoor activities.
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