Experience a breathtaking helicopter tour of Nepal, starting at sunrise from Kathmandu Airport around 6:20 am. This 5-hour journey showcases the spectacular mountains, particularly ideal to visit in ...

Embarking on a journey so audacious it defies all norms of adventure and exploration, Göran Kropp, a Swedish mountaineer, didn’t just imagine it; he lived it. His story is not just about climbing the ...

People from the mountaineering community gather to participate in a rally to mark the anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest in Kathmandu, Nepal, Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Where do Mount Everest climbers buy gear in Kathmandu? It’s no secret that most Everest hopefuls arrive in Nepal with jackets, boots, harnesses, sleeping bags, and other mountaineering items.

Kami Rita, 55, flew to Mount Everest on Sunday from Kathmandu to lead a group of climbers who will try to reach the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit during the spring climbing season.

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Mount Everest is Earth's tallest mountain — towering 5.5 miles above sea level — and is actually still growing.

FILE - Renowned Sherpa mountain guide Kami Rita is garlanded at the Tribhuvan airport as he prepares to depart to ascend Mount Everest for the record 31st time, in Kathmandu, India, on April 20, 2025.

Kami Rita, 55, flew to Mount Everest on Sunday from Kathmandu to lead a group of climbers who will try to reach the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit during the spring climbing season.