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Europe May 4, 2023

Norwegian climber looking to become fastest person to climb world's 14 highest mountains

Kristin Harila is looking to become the fastest person to climb the world's 14 highest mountains. She is already the fastest woman to accomplish the feat.

Mount Everest May 2, 2023

American doctor dies while climbing Mount Everest

American doctor Jonathan Sugarman died Monday while trying to climb Mount Everest, according to the U.S. Embassy in Nepal. He reportedly felt unwell.

Asia April 12, 2023

3 Mount Everest climbers go missing after falling into deep crevasse

Several Sherpa climbers fell into a deep crevasse while hiking a treacherous section of Mount Everest and are now missing. The crevasse is estimated to be about 160 feet deep.

Mount Everest May 31, 2021

Hong Kong teacher becomes fastest woman to climb Mount Everest

Tsang Yin-hung, 45, from Hong Kong, became the new fastest woman to climb the world’s tallest peak. Arthur Muir, 75, from Chicago, also broke a record, becoming the oldest American to climb Everest.

Mount Everest May 22, 2021

Climbing guide says at least 100 virus cases on Everest

An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support staff, giving the first comprehensive estimate amid official Nepalese denials of a COVID-19 cluster on the world’s highest peak.

Mount Everest May 22, 2021

Mount Everest COVID outbreak: Climbing guide says at least 100 virus cases

An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support staff, giving the first comprehensive estimate amid official Nepalese denials of a COVID-19 cluster on the world’s highest peak.

Mount Everest April 23, 2021

Coronavirus on Mount Everest: Norwegian climber is first to test positive

A Norwegian climber became the first to be tested for COVID-19 in Mount Everest base camp and was flown by helicopter to Kathmandu, where he was hospitalized.

SCIENCE April 10, 2021

NASA's Mars Helicopter Ingenuity's historic flight delayed

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter is scheduled to lift off no sooner than April 14 in the first-ever attempt at powered, controlled flight on another planet, a delay from its initial planned launch date.

Mount Everest March 17, 2021

Nepal expecting hundreds of climbers despite pandemic

​​​​​​​Nepal is expecting hundreds of foreigners to attempt to scale the highest Himalayan peaks despite the pandemic.

Mount Everest January 21, 2021

Trash from Mount Everest to be turned into art to highlight garbage problem

A new gallery in Nepal is going to showcase artwork made from garbage that has been removed from Mount Everest.

World December 8, 2020

Mount Everest has grown taller

China and Nepal jointly announced a new official height for Mount Everest on Tuesday, ending a discrepancy between the two nations.