For years anecdotes circulated amongst climbers, of the superhuman ability of the Sherpa to function at high altitude, when all others succumbed to mountain sickness - or worse. Now science has shown ...

The autumn climbing season, from September to November, will see an increase in permit fees from US$5,500 (RM24,070) to ...

A gleaming 18-foot-tall metal sculpture installed last month in a park in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley proved to be an instant magnet for visitors — prompting the city to hastily surround it with ...

As of September, everyone on the mountain must be accompanied by an expert guide, improving safety but potentially ...

California woman Micah Manalese tragically fell and died while climbing in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area outside ...

Nepal bans solo climbs on Everest and all 8,000m peaks, introducing stricter rules, higher fees, and eco-measures. Here’s ...

Conrad Anker, Jon Krakauer, Melissa Arnot Reid, and other prominent climbers and guides share their thoughts on the president ...

Climbing superstars Toby Roberts, Colin Duffy, Sean McColl, and Stasa Gejo recommend cold baths, long naps and a clear head ...

Rising Prices, New Rules on Mount Everest The allure of climbing Mount Everest, since the first ascent in 1953, continues to escalate, resulting in overcrowding ...

Climbers must pay 2,000 yen ($12) and their numbers will be limited to 4,000 a day after complaints of litter, pollution, and dangerously crowded trails flowed in last year. "I think Mount Fuji ...

Nepal has mandated one mountain guide for every two climbers on peaks over 8,000 meters, like Mt Everest. The regulation aims to improve safety. Additionally, climbing royalties have increased, ...