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Mingma Tsering Sherpa: the quiet guide who carries dreams to the summit

From yak herder in a remote Khumbu village to one of Nepal’s most trusted climbing guides, Mingma Tsering Sherpa has risked everything to help others reach the world’s highest peaks — and is now chasing the Seven Summits himself.

Jan 01, 2026 | Dewan Rai

Cheating death in Thin Air

High up on the slopes of Everest, Nepali guide Dorchi Sherpa put his own life on the line to help a father fulfill a promise to his daughter. This nearly cost him his life.

Jun 25, 2025 | Dewan Rai

Carrying dreams down Everest

In the thin air above 7,500 meters, where most need rescuing, Ashok Lama becomes the rescuer—showing what it means to lead on the world’s highest peaks.

May 29, 2025 | Dewan Rai

Historic Cho Oyu summit from Nepal side

Historic Cho Oyu summit from Nepal side

French climber Alasdair Scot Mckenzie and six Nepali guides achieve first successful ascent from the south face on the Nepal side

Jun 07, 2024 | Dewan Rai

Everest summit of deceased Mongolian climbers confirmed

Everest summit of deceased Mongolian climbers confirmed

Photographic evidence of Everest summit by two Mongolian climbers who went missing on Everest and later confirmed dead surfaces. They were climbing Everest without Sherpa guide and radio set in one of the windiest days of the season, before they met a tragic incident. 

May 19, 2024 | Dewan Rai

Lone expedition attempting spring summit of Cho Oyu from Nepal side

Lone expedition attempting spring summit of Cho Oyu from Nepal side

This season’s only one Cho Oyu expedition team comprising of a French climber and 5 Nepali guides are set to attempt a summit from the Nepal side. The team are currently headed to Cho Oyu base camp located in Thame.

May 02, 2024 | Dewan Rai