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Nepal announces a hike in climbing fee for 8,000ers

Nepal has raised the climbing permit fee for all its 8,000ers by 36-40 percent. As a result, the new permit fee for climbing Mount Everest during the spring season has increased to $15,000 up from $11,000 per person.

Community participation to protect the rare elongated tortoise

Nepal has an opportunity to use community-driven conservation to protect the critically endangered elongated tortoise, which can be key to saving this species from extinction.

Adriana Brownlee becomes youngest female climber to complete 14 peaks

French climber Alasdair Scot Mckenzie, 20, Pakistani Shehroze Kashif, 22, and British Adriana Brownlee, 23, are the youngest of the batch of 13 climbers who completed 14-peak challenge on Wednesday.

Dawa Yangzum Sherpa becomes first Nepali woman to complete all 14 peaks

Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, who scaled Everest at the age of 21, became the first woman to become the IFMGA certified guide, and now the first Nepali female climber to complete all 14 peaks.

Strong wind in Everest blows away tents in Camp I and II

Strong wind has swept away about 40 tents in Camp I and Camp II on Mount Everest this morning. This may further delay the summit push on the mountain.

World’s largest drone testing its “portering” ability in Everest

A drone manufactured by DJI, claimed to be the world’s largest drone currently, is being pilot tested to transfer goods above Everest base camp. Local authorities say that the drone with 30kg carrying capacity may be useful in waste collection at higher camps of Everest.

Rope fixing team opens route up to Camp IV in Everest

Rope fixing team reached Camp IV on Sunday afternoon and are now headed back to base camp for a rest. Rope fixing up to summit is expected to be completed by second week of May. 

Influx of wealthy clients raises concerns about unaffordable mountaineering

Mountaineering in the Himalayas is seeing an increase from the super-rich, including royals and billionaires, with agencies offering premium services to them. Concerns about this trend inflating the already high cost and making mountaineering prohibitive for most people have been raised.

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. 

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. 
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Nepal announces a hike in climbing fee for 8,000ers

Nepal has raised the climbing permit fee for all its 8,000ers by 36-40 percent. As a result, the new permit fee for climbing Mount Everest during the spring season has increased to $15,000 up from $11,000 per person.

Community participation to protect the rare elongated tortoise

Nepal has an opportunity to use community-driven conservation to protect the critically endangered elongated tortoise, which can be key to saving this species from extinction.

Adriana Brownlee becomes youngest female climber to complete 14 peaks

French climber Alasdair Scot Mckenzie, 20, Pakistani Shehroze Kashif, 22, and British Adriana Brownlee, 23, are the youngest of the batch of 13 climbers who completed 14-peak challenge on Wednesday.