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What Section of the Mount Everest Route Do Climbers Love and Loathe? We Asked the Experts.
Veterans of Mount Everest expeditions tell us their favorite, least-favorite, and toughest spots along the route to the summit.
Outside
Two Climbers Died While Descending from the Summit of Mount Everest
Two climbers of Indian origin died on Mount Everest on May 22. Both had reached the top and perished while descending.
Outside
There Were Record Crowds on Mount Everest’s Summit This Week but No Deaths
There was a historically huge push to the top of Everest this week, but no reported deaths amid the summit bonanza.
Outside
I’m Outside’s Mount Everest Expert in Base Camp. Ask Me Anything.
Do you have a question about Mount Everest, Nepal, or adventuring in the Himalayas? Drop your inquiry in the comments section of this post. Ben Ayers, who is stationed at Everest Base Camp, will write you an honest answer.
Outside
Flying Drones Were Doing Valuable Work on Mount Everest. Then, Nepal Grounded Them.
The government of Nepal recently canceled cargo drone operations on Everest, cutting off a valuable tool for guiding companies. The decision left politicians, outfitters, and the drone operators scratching their heads.
Outside
Collapsing Ice on Mount Everest Injured Two Climbers and Prompted a Dramatic Rescue
Another climber captured video of the frantic operation to free the two people who were buried by ice after a serac collapsed in the Khumbu Icefall
Outside
Mount Everest’s Guiding Industry Suffered the First Death of the 2026 Season
A 52-year-old guide and mountain worker died while hiking from Gorak Shep to Base Camp, marking the first 2026 fatality for the Everest industry
Outside
I Climbed One of the World’s Deadliest Mountains Without Oxygen. It Almost Broke Me.
Ever wondered what it feels like to ascend an 8,000-meter peak without supplemental oxygen? Mountaineer Stefi Trouget takes us inside her recent attempt on Annapurna.
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A Critical Delay on Mount Everest Is Raising Anxieties Over Crowding and Congestion
Deadly hazards in the Khumbu Icefall have prevented officials from completing the climbing route. Now, guides and outfitters worry that the setback could result in conga lines later in the season.
Outside
Kristin Harila Is Saying Goodbye to Mount Everest with a Bold Plan to Climb It.
Kristin Harila, who holds the speed record on the 8000ers, will attempt the so-called Everest Triple Crown this spring as a personal goodbye to the mountain
Outside
Want to Climb Mount Everest? The Training May Leave You Breathless.
How do climbers train their bodies to reach the summit of Everest? There’s lots of jogging, a few laps on a homemade ladder bridge, and maybe even a frigid climb in the middle of the night, for starters. These days, Everest coaches and training plans prepare a climber’s legs, lungs, and self-confidence for the rigors of the peak.
Outside
“It‘s Damaged the Public's Trust in Us.” Everest Guides Fear the Worst After Nepal’s Hiking Scandal.
Allegations of fraud and poisoning in Himalayan tourism have already had an impact on the Mount Everest guiding industry in Nepal. Expedition operators believe they’ve been unfairly targeted amid the brewing ordeal.
Outside
Shaunna Burke Has Stage IV Breast Cancer. Her Next Challenge: Climb Mount Everest.
Burke has spent decades researching cancer. Now facing a stage IV diagnosis, she’s heading to Mount Everest to study her disease at extreme altitude, and to prove the adventure isn’t over.
The Guardian
It takes a village – the pioneering tourism project breathing new life into India’s mountain communities
Over the past 21 years, Village Ways has been leading low-impact tours of remote communities in the foothills of the Himalayas, supporting traditional ways of life and offering a rare glimpse of pristine landscapes and wildlife Kathdhara village is a riot of colour as the early evening light turns the clouds the rosy hue of Himalayan salt. Bright red chillies lie drying in front of cornflower b…
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Smithsonian Magazine
Nepal’s Mountainside Teahouses Elevate the Experience for Trekkers Heading to the Top of the World
Comforting rest stops dot the trail for adventurers ascending Mera Peak, offering food, rest and a warm cup of the local brew
Atlas Obscura
Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Mountain) in Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
There are certainly higher peaks in the Himalayas — at 6,997 meters, Machhapuchhare is far from reaching the heights of the "eight-thousanders" club, but what sets this mountain apart from its taller neighbors is the fact that it has never been officially climbed. Its English name, “Fishtail Mountain,” comes from the shape of its twin summits when seen from the west. Climbing Machhapuchhare is…
Condé Nast Traveler
17 Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia 2026 According to Our Editors
Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.
Condé Nast Traveler
On an Anniversary Trip to Bhutan, Swapping 25 Years of Whirlwind Travels for Stillness
Shunali Khullar Shroff and her husband embrace companionable silence in Bhutan.