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June 6, 2023

Norweigan mountain climber to attempt scaling world's 14 highest mountains in three months

Norwegian mountain climber Krisitin Harila is looking to climb the world's 14 tallest mountains in three months. A male climber in 2019 did the 14 mountains in just over six months.

May 30, 2023

Nepal honors record-holding climbers during 70th anniversary of 1st Mount Everest ascent

The government of Nepal held a celebration Monday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.

May 25, 2023

Nepalese Sherpa who climbed Mount Everest a record 28 times says he’s not ready to retire

Kami Rita, a 53-year-old Nepalese Sherpa guide who set the record for the most Mount Everest ascents with 28, said he’s not planning to retire anytime soon.

May 23, 2023

Double amputee climber who scaled Everest dedicates life to helping children with disabilities

Hari Budha Magar, a double amputee who climbed Mount Everest, has dedicated his life to helping people with disabilities. He reached the mountain's peak last week.

May 23, 2023

Climber reaches top of Mount Everest again after breaking record of most ascents last week

Kami Rita, a Nepal Sherpa guide who set a record for most climbs of Mount Everest last week, has beat his record again with his 28th climb of the world’s highest peak.

May 19, 2023

British mountain guide scales Everest for 17th time, breaking record for most ascents by non-Sherpa guide

Kenton Cool, a British mountain climber, scaled Mount Everest for the 17th time. He broke his own record for the most ascents of Everest by a non-Sherpa guide.

May 17, 2023

Nepal Sherpa guide sets record for most climbs of Mount Everest with 27

Nepal Sherpa guide Kami Rita reached the 29,032-foot summit of Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain, for a record 27th time on Wednesday.

May 4, 2023

Norwegian climber looking to become fastest person to climb world's 14 highest mountains

Kristin Harila is looking to become the fastest person to climb the world's 14 highest mountains. She is already the fastest woman to accomplish the feat.

May 2, 2023

American doctor dies while climbing Mount Everest

American doctor Jonathan Sugarman died Monday while trying to climb Mount Everest, according to the U.S. Embassy in Nepal. He reportedly felt unwell.

April 12, 2023

3 Mount Everest climbers go missing after falling into deep crevasse

Several Sherpa climbers fell into a deep crevasse while hiking a treacherous section of Mount Everest and are now missing. The crevasse is estimated to be about 160 feet deep.