The world has a fascination with Mount Everest – one that brings both money and destruction to Nepal's Himalayan region. Now, ...

Nepal has faced renewed global scrutiny over waste and overcrowding. While images of trash-strewn slopes often dominate headlines, expedition leaders argue it is a misleading picture.

In his latest video, Ben Ayers addresses common misconceptions about the world’s highest peak, and discusses the treatment of ...

In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers discusses the big storylines that shaped the spring climbing season on the world’s ...

Four climbers went up and down Everest in under a week with the help of xenon gas—a record-breaking ascent that has ignited controversy in the mountaineering world.

The Virginia businessman and founder of local nonprofit Hopecam scaled Mount Everest in May to raise awareness and funds for his nonprofit, which uses technology to connect young cancer patients ...

The cause of death has been released for the second of two hikers who were found dead on Mount Katahdin. The Maine Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has revealed that Tim Keiderling, 58, died ...

Tech Researchers make stunning breakthrough after testing next-gen battery on Mount Everest expedition: 'A monumental achievement' The road ahead for this battery isn't clear yet.

Siv Harstad, a Summiter, joins John Landecker to talk about how she overcame her fear of heights to climb Mount Everest and how overcoming that fear has changed her life. For more visit Siv’s… ...

The federal Board of Geographic Names has rejected a proposal to name a summit in Denali National Park and Preserve after a longtime mining pioneer. Michele Stevens, daughter of Carola June Young, ...