Mount Everest
Historic First: Jim Morrison Completes Death-Defying Ski Descent of Everest's North Face
Oct 29, 2025 05:59 pm CST
Mountaineer Jim Morrison made history by completing the first-ever ski descent of Mount Everest's treacherous North Face via the Hornbein Couloir, a 9,000-foot vertical drop never before conquered on skis. This groundbreaking achievement, documented by filmmaker Jimmy Chin, fulfilled a dream Morrison had shared with his late partner Hilaree Nelson, honoring her memory at the world's highest peak.
Kanchha Sherpa: Last Surviving Member of First Everest Summit Expedition Dies at 92
Oct 16, 2025 08:24 pm CST
Kanchha Sherpa, the final link to the historic 1953 Mount Everest expedition that saw the first successful summit of the world's highest peak, has passed away at 92. As a 19-year-old porter with no prior mountaineering experience, Sherpa climbed above 8,000 meters during the legendary expedition that launched modern Himalayan mountaineering and transformed Nepal's Everest region.
Polish Mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel Makes History as First to Ski Down Mount Everest Without Oxygen
Sep 26, 2025 01:11 am CST
In an unprecedented mountaineering achievement, Poland's Andrzej Bargiel has become the first person to ski down Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. The 37-year-old mountaineer, who previously made history by skiing down K2 in 2018, completed a grueling 16-hour climb in the death zone before making his historic descent, continuing Poland's rich tradition of pioneering Himalayan mountaineering accomplishments.
Nepal's Deadly Protests Hammer Tourism Sector As Arrivals Fall 30%
Sep 16, 2025 06:57 am CST
Nepal's deadliest protests in decades erupted just as the country entered its peak tourist season, dealing a blow to businesses that had been preparing to welcome trekkers from around the globe to experience its world-famous trails.