khumbu

Jost Kobusch just doesn’t care
The ambitious German mountaineer speaks to Everest Chronicle about his second attempt to climb Everest solo, in winter, and without supplemental oxygen.

Everest expedition operators fear another chaotic year
With the ongoing covid pandemic, travel restrictions to China, and continued global uncertainty, Nepal’s expedition operators are facing another difficult year.

Everest 2022: Icefall doctors clear route up to Camp II
Expedition agencies have started to roll out the red carpets for climbers at the base camp to make the spring expedition of 2022 a success. Climbers are on their way to Everest base camp whereas some climbers are set for summit push in eight thousanders.

Everest gets a new start
French Guide Marc Betard Thinks He Has Found a Better Way Up Everest, But Local Guides Aren’t So Sure.

Indian woman dies during Everest trek
Pradnya Ashwin Samant, 55, died during treatment at Gokyo International Clinic at 2.30 PM in Gokyo of Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality on Friday, according to Nepal police inspector Shambhu Basnet.

Famed climber Kami Rita Sherpa airlifted from Everest Camp II
“I faced some eye-related problems. At camp II, I took medicine. Now, I’m Okay,” said Sherpa before entering into his camp.