Rope fixing team hopes to open route up to Everest summit by mid-May

Seven seasoned Sherpa climbers have been deployed to fix the rope to the summit of Mount Everest, which serves as a lifeline for climbers to summit and descend back safely.

Everest Expedition starts on shaky ground with unstable Khumbu icefall

High altitude workers are advised to avoid carrying heavy weight while passing through Khumbu icefall as the snow in the section is not yet fully stable. 

$1 billion to be mobilized to preserve tiger in the next decade

While conservation efforts have focused on increasing tiger population, human life near conservation zones, who have been living in terror of the wild cats, have been constantly undermined.

Nepal to present a pair of elephants to Qatar

Nepal continues to gift animals to other countries continuing an age-old tradition, the latest being a pair of elephants during Qatari King’s state visit to Nepal. Although this tradition is not without its controversy and criticism.

Tiger population reaches 44 in the latest count in Suklaphanta

In Nepal, tigers continue to thrive, but the conservation efforts are in question as the number of victims of tiger attacks are also on the rise. 

MOUNTAIN

Kami Rita Sherpa aims for 29th Everest summit.

Veteran mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa wants to break his own record of highest number of summit of the world’s highest mountain by summiting Everest this spring for a record 29 time.  

Icefall doctors successfully open Everest route up to Camp II

Rope fixing team has opened the route of Everest up to Camp II in third attempt. They followed the old route towards Lola peak after the ground around Camp I in the usual route appeared unstable.

Expeditions mull airlifting supplies amid Mount Everest route delays 

Everest expedition this season faces delays as rope fixing through Khumbu Icefall has been delayed due to crevasse. As icefall doctors work on finding alternative route, expedition companies mull the possibility of flying supplies to Camp II.

A 17-year-old climber completes his 11th 8,000er as he summits Annapurna with rope fixing team

Nima Rinji Sherpa, who holds multiple records in mountaineering, is close to his mission to summit 14 eight-thousanders, with remaining Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Shishapangma. 

Rope fixing team hopes to open route up to Everest summit by mid-May

Seven seasoned Sherpa climbers have been deployed to fix the rope to the summit of Mount Everest, which serves as a lifeline for climbers to summit and descend back safely.

ENVIRONMENT

$1 billion to be mobilized to preserve tiger in the next decade

While conservation efforts have focused on increasing tiger population, human life near conservation zones, who have been living in terror of the wild cats, have been constantly undermined.

Nepal to present a pair of elephants to Qatar

Nepal continues to gift animals to other countries continuing an age-old tradition, the latest being a pair of elephants during Qatari King’s state visit to Nepal. Although this tradition is not without its controversy and criticism.

Tiger population reaches 44 in the latest count in Suklaphanta

In Nepal, tigers continue to thrive, but the conservation efforts are in question as the number of victims of tiger attacks are also on the rise. 

Snow leopard population rebounds in Dolpa

Forest office claims to have found 120 snow leopards in Dolpa district, despite reported incidents of death of the elusive animals in conflict with humans in the district.

Everest local authority confronts environmental crisis in the mountain

Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, the local government unit of Everest region, has brought forth a set of environmental regulations to limit the impact of expeditions on the world’s highest peak, but has retracted most of the provisions within weeks amid pressure.