Carstensz Pyramid, the lowest and least-known of the Seven Summits, attracts an increasing number of those hoping to climb the highest peak of Oceania. At the same time, accidents are also increasing.

The highest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest, stands 29,029 feet. Located in the Himalayas on the Nepal-Tibet border, the iconic peak’s names – ‘Sagarmatha’ in Nepali and ‘Chomolungma ...

Independent climbers hoping to summit Nepal's 8,000m peaks without supplementary oxygen or Sherpa support can relax. They're ...

A team of researchers is making final preparations for a trip to Mount Everest in Nepal next month to explore why the ice of one of the mountain's most iconic glaciers is so close to the melting point ...

Mount Everest’s towering height isn’t shaped by tectonic forces alone. Its continued growth owes a quiet debt to nearby rivers. These rivers, cutting through deep gorges, have helped lift the mountain ...

Eight people died on Mount Everest in May 1996, but the film only highlights five of the deceased: guides Andrew Harris ...

Unlike Everest, K2 presents a formidable challenge to climbers due to its treacherous terrain and frequent severe storms. Another prominent Himalayan peak, Kangchenjunga, rises to 8,586 meters above ...

During the inaugural World Day for Glaciers on March 21, two men who have spent years working behind the scenes in the country’s high-altitude wilderness found themselves in an unfamiliar spotlight.

The devices will be used to airlift heavy, dangerous loads normally carried by mountain guides. They might even deliver a hot meal or two.