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There’s a Plan to Remove Mount Everest’s Most Famous Dead Body

The Indian government has definitively identified the mountain's most famous dead body. Now comes the dangerous, expensive reality of hacking him out of the ice.

Owen ClarkeJuly 3, 20266

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How Tyler Andrews Shattered the 23-Year-Old Everest Ascent Speed Record

After years of chasing a purist, no-oxygen record, the American ultrarunner pivoted to supplemental gas—and shattered a 23-year-old speed record by over an hour.

Ben AyersJune 25, 20261

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What’s Inside a Mount Everest Sherpa's Bag? Everyone Else’s Gear.

Think your job is tough? Chhebe Bhote, a Mount Everest climbing Sherpa, ascended 35,000 vertical feet and carried at least 400 pounds up and down the mountain during the 2026 season. Bhote shows us what’s inside his 90-pound pack.

Ben AyersJune 10, 20261

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Hillary Dawa Sherpa Survived Six Days Alone on Mount Everest After Being Left on the Peak

The Everest guiding world has been transfixed by the unbelievable survival story of Hillary Dawa Sherpa, who was left for dead on the mountain

Ben AyersJune 6, 20262

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Update: A Sherpa Guide on Mount Everest Has Been Rescued Six Days After Going Missing

On June 4, Nepali officials found Hillary Dawa Sherpa crawling out of the Khumbu Icefall, nearly six days after he went missing below Camp IV on Mount Everest

Ben AyersJune 3, 20263

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What Are the Best and Worst Parts of the Mount Everest Climb? We Asked the Experts.

Veterans of Mount Everest expeditions tell us their favorite, least-favorite, and toughest spots along the route to the summit.

Frederick DreierJune 1, 2026

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Two Climbers Died on Mount Everest After Reaching the Summit

Two climbers of Indian origin died on Mount Everest on May 22. Both had reached the top and perished while descending.

Ben AyersMay 22, 20262

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Record Crowds Reached the Summit of Mount Everest This Week

There was a historically huge push to the top of Everest this week, but no reported deaths amid the summit bonanza.

Frederick DreierMay 21, 2026

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He’s Climbed Mount Everest 32 Times. Here’s What He Thinks About Mountaineering Records.

We recently sat down with Kami Rita Sherpa, the record holder for most ascents of Mount Everest. He shares his thoughts on the mountain’s sacred reputation, the growth of the climbing industry, and what Everest hopefuls should know about the peak.

Ben AyersMay 20, 20261

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This Crazy Ski Descent Near Mount Everest Has the Mountaineering World Buzzing

Ski mountaineer Bartek Ziemski doesn’t do social media or sponsorships. But he just skied down Lhotse and Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen in dramatic fashion.

Ben AyersMay 19, 2026

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Climbing Mount Everest Will Never Easy. Mountaineers Explain Why.

Sure, advancements in technology guiding techniques have made Mount Everest easier than in the days of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary. Experts explain why reaching the summit is still a punishing feat of endurance, resilience, and good fortune.

Ben AyersMay 16, 2026

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"She Came Alive in the Mountains." Friends and Family Remember American Mountaineer Shelley Johannesen.

American mountaineer Shelley Johannesen, 53, had just stood on the summit of the world's fifth-highest peak. On the descent, a highly unusual wind slab avalanche swept her and her team down the mountain, marking a tragic and rare event for the 27,838-foot giant.

Owen ClarkeMay 13, 20261

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You Have Questions About Mount Everest. Our Reporter at Base Camp Has Answers.

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.

Ben AyersMay 13, 20264

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Mount Everest Live Updates: Officials Expect Summit Climbs to Surpass 950

The climbing season on Mount Everest is speeding toward its close, as Nepali officials are slated to take down the ladders and ropes in the Khumbu Icefall on Friday, May 29.

Ben AyersMay 28, 2026

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She Escaped the Taliban. Now She’s Climbing Mount Everest.

River Ahmad survived a Taliban massacre as a teenager. Now, she’s climbing Mount Everest to inspire other Afghan women to chase their dreams.

Ben AyersMay 12, 2026

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A Second Climber Has Died on Mount Everest amid Preparation for the Summit Push

Bijaya Ghimire, a high-altitude worker from Nepal, collapsed and died while ascending the Khumbu Icefall. Ghimire broke caste barriers in Nepal’s climbing community.

Ben AyersMay 10, 20261

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100-Pound Packs, Icy Winds, and Wads of Cash: The Highs and Lows of an Everest Sherpa Porter

Every year, dozens of local Sherpa work as porters and staffers at Everest Base Camp. Here’s what the work is really like.

Corey BuhayMay 8, 2026

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I Brought a Ton of Gear on the Hike to Mount Everest Base Camp. These 8 Items Were My Favorites.

Our Mount Everest reporter recently completed the 11-day hike to Base Camp. These boots, gaiters, jackets, and masks helped him thrive in the rocky terrain and extreme elements.

Ben AyersMay 8, 2026

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Drones Were Supposed to Make Mount Everest Safer. Then the Government Stepped In.

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.

Ben AyersMay 6, 20261

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There Was a Dramatic Rescue in Mount Everest’s Khumbu Icefall

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

Ben AyersMay 5, 2026

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Latest Stories

There’s a Plan to Remove Mount Everest’s Most Famous Dead Body

How Tyler Andrews Shattered the 23-Year-Old Everest Ascent Speed Record

What’s Inside a Mount Everest Sherpa's Bag? Everyone Else’s Gear.

Hillary Dawa Sherpa Survived Six Days Alone on Mount Everest After Being Left on the Peak

Update: A Sherpa Guide on Mount Everest Has Been Rescued Six Days After Going Missing

What Are the Best and Worst Parts of the Mount Everest Climb? We Asked the Experts.

Two Climbers Died on Mount Everest After Reaching the Summit

Record Crowds Reached the Summit of Mount Everest This Week

He’s Climbed Mount Everest 32 Times. Here’s What He Thinks About Mountaineering Records.

This Crazy Ski Descent Near Mount Everest Has the Mountaineering World Buzzing

Climbing Mount Everest Will Never Easy. Mountaineers Explain Why.

"She Came Alive in the Mountains." Friends and Family Remember American Mountaineer Shelley Johannesen.

You Have Questions About Mount Everest. Our Reporter at Base Camp Has Answers.

Mount Everest Live Updates: Officials Expect Summit Climbs to Surpass 950

She Escaped the Taliban. Now She’s Climbing Mount Everest.

A Second Climber Has Died on Mount Everest amid Preparation for the Summit Push

100-Pound Packs, Icy Winds, and Wads of Cash: The Highs and Lows of an Everest Sherpa Porter

I Brought a Ton of Gear on the Hike to Mount Everest Base Camp. These 8 Items Were My Favorites.

Drones Were Supposed to Make Mount Everest Safer. Then the Government Stepped In.

There Was a Dramatic Rescue in Mount Everest’s Khumbu Icefall

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