Tag: himalaya

The One and Only Time a French Test Pilot Landed a Helicopter on the Top of Mt. Everest

Nearly two decades later, the feat remains one-of-a-kind: a helicopter landing on…

Martin Kuprianowicz

Are Drones About to Replace Sherpas on Everest? Debate Grows Over Tech’s Role on the World’s Tallest Peak

Sherpas, long regarded as the backbone of Mt. Everest expeditions, are now…

Martin Kuprianowicz

Michael Gardner, Professional Skier and Climber, Killed After Falling While Descending Jannu East in Nepal

Michael Gardner, a 32-year-old professional alpine climber from Colorado, was killed on…

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Mother Faces Harsh Criticism for Endangering 4-Year-Old on Hike to Everest Base Camp

Accessing Mount Everest has become easier and easier since it was conquered…

Leander Walchshรถfer

Skier and Snowboarder Complete First Ascent and Ski Descent of 16,000-Foot Himalayan Peak

Skier Yannick Boissenot and snowboarder Julien Herry from France climbed and skied/rode…

Leander Walchshรถfer

Kristin Harila Conquers 12th 8,000+ Peak โ€” Only 2 Left For New Record

Kristin Harila and Tenjin Lama Sherpa have successfully summitted Gasherbrum I, located…

Julia Schneemann

Giant Avalanche Kills 3 Sherpa Climbers on Mount Everest

There's been a disaster on the world's tallest peak. Related: 1 Killed…

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