At the 20th anniversary mark of the 1996 Mount Everest tragedy documented in Into Thin Air, the death rates on the mountain continue to increase. And the ethical implications of climbing the world’s highest peak swirl, but continue to be ignored.
The human body – reshaped, recovered and submerged – is the centerpiece for three intriguing articles.
Friday’s deadly avalanche on Mount Everest has raised serious questions about the increasing responsibility of Sherpas on the mountain, and the level of risk they take to get climbers, many with little experience, to the summit.
The 2013 climbing season on Everest is a wrap. Find out what the firsts were.
Following climbers’ (with and without experience) journeys to get to the top of Mount Everest each year is an adventure for those of us at sea level too. Here’s the first of my posts about the happenings during the 2013 Everest climbing season.
What piqued my curiosity in 2012? Check out my top 12 year-end highlights.
TweetAs some of the curious g readers know, I have a fascination with the glorious, treacherous Mount Everest. Having had the pleasure of seeing the summit on a stunningly clear day (from a plane!), the world’s highest mountain possesses a special place in my travel experiences. Check out a few older posts – High-altitude sickness […]
While most of NYC is holidaying, the staycationers have much to explore the city. Three exhibitions are more than worth hanging around.
Measured by rock height or snow height, the summit of Mount Everest is high. And apparently getting higher.
Mountaineer Ed Viesturs’ new book captures the thrill and difficulty of summiting K2.