Algerian climber sparks controversy with Everest summit claim
Nessim Hachaichi shared a video from just below Everest’s summit claiming to have put his national flag on world's highest peak, but expedition leaders and mountaineers say he didn’t reach the top.
Sikkim protests Kanchenjunga climb, citing sacred status
Sikkim urges Delhi and Kathmandu to halt expeditions on Kanchenjunga, revered as a holy peak.
Nearly 800 summits mark busy, stormy Everest season
Bad weather and brief clear windows defined Everest's 2025 spring season, as nearly 800 climbers reached the top from both Nepal and China.
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.
Kami Rita Sherpa scales Everest for record 31st time
Legendary climber Kami Rita Sherpa led Indian Army team to summit, breaking his own world record for the most ascent of the world's highest peak
Sanu Sherpa nears historic triple summit of all 8,000-meter peaks
With 45 successful ascents and just four peaks remaining, Sanu Sherpa is on the verge of becoming the first person in history to triple summit all 14 of the world’s highest mountains.