NMA calls for probe after Sherpa guide left in Everest death zone

NMA urges independent investigation into “serious ethical concerns” as Dawa Sherpa recovers in ICU after being stranded for days at extreme altitude without rescue or oxygen assistance

Jun 09, 2026 | Everest Chronicle

Nimsdai reaches new milestone with 56th 8,000m peak summit

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja, better known as Nimsdai, has added another milestone to a career that has redefined high-altitude mountaineering with his 56th ascent of an 8,000-metre peak.

Jun 08, 2026 | Everest Chronicle

Fundraiser launched for Everest Sherpa who survived six days alone on the mountain

Campaign for Hillary Dawa Sherpa crosses initial target as supporters rally to aid veteran guide recovering in Kathmandu after extreme Everest ordeal

Jun 07, 2026 | Everest Chronicle

Miracle and Shame: The two faces of Everest

Hillary Dawa should have been the face of a miracles story. Instead, the surviving wreck of a man crawling over the melting glacier to an empty camp was the ultimate symbol of its rot.

Jun 05, 2026 | Roshan Sedhai

‘Hillary’ Dawa survives two-and-a-half days trapped in Khumbu Icefall crevasse

Nepali guide survives on leftover biscuits and ice before crawling out as shifting snow fills escape route on Everest.

Jun 05, 2026 | Dewan Rai

Everest guide found alive after six days missing above Camp III

Dawa Sherpa was discovered crawling near the Khumbu Icefall after a week-long ordeal above 7,000 metres, prompting questions over delayed search efforts and high-altitude procedures.

Jun 04, 2026 | Dewan Rai