Distinguished mountaineer Gerard Hommel, a veteran of six Everest expeditions, died after falling off a ladder: he slipped ...

Climbing Mount Everest is a big deal, but it'll cost more than just your mental and physical state. The dollar cost to climb ...

The world's highest mountain is buckling under the weight of its popularity. Thankfully, a few organizations have stepped in ...

Last week’s announcement that a boot and partial remains believed to belong to the British explorer Sandy Irvine had been found on Mount Everest by a National Geographic documentary crew supercharged ...

A long-distance trek through Nepal’s Everest region offers lessons in Sherpa culture, rural mountain living, and humility.

A few years ago, I checked my phone to find a message from my aunt: "I'm trekking to Everest Base Camp. Are you in or out?" ...

Rolex celebrates our planet’s poles, mountains and forests through its commitment to supporting the invaluable work of ...

Everest is on the books for April. Steinwald said mountain climbing has been a ... an ice axe or other climbing gear, she signed up with a guide company to summit Rainier. They added her to ...

This year, the Hilaree Nelson Fund awarded $60,000 to individuals and non-profits creating more opportunities for women in ...

Influencers with minimal climbing experience are posing as heroes on 8,000-meter peaks, turning summit selfies into cash and earning tens of thousands of dollars per shot.

Meath man RIchard O'Neill-Dean was climbing Mt ... Irish Everest expedition in 1993, Richard was the first of the team above 8,000 metres, carrying up a heavy load of vital food and equipment ...