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Books & Media

The Newest Mountaineering Film Places Blame After a Deadly Disaster on K2

“The Last First: Winter K2” presents a damning assessment of the 2021 climbing disaster on the world’s second-highest peak that left 5 people dead.

Frederick DreierOctober 9, 20261

Climbing

PODCAST: Inside the Deadly Broad Peak Avalanche

In the latest Long Read on the Outside Podcast, reporter Ben Ayers recounts the deadly avalanche on Broad Peak that killed ten climbers, and the dangerous recovery mission to bring their bodies home.

Frederick DreierOctober 3, 2026

Climbing

A Deadly Avalanche Buried a Himalayan Base Camp Under 15 Feet of Snow

Four people are dead and 12 others are missing after an avalanche buried the Base Camp at Himlung Himal, a peak in northern Nepal

Ben AyersOctober 1, 20261

Everest

“I’ve Never Feared Anything—but Avalanches.” Deadly Snowfall Has Climbers Fleeing a Himalayan Peak.

Expedition leaders are retreating from Nepal's second-most-popular 8,000-meter peak after heavy snowfall and a deadly avalanche battered the mountain. Four climbers died during the 2026 season, which appears to have ended prematurely.

Frederick DreierSeptember 23, 2026

Exploration & Survival

You Have Questions About the Nepal Floods. Our Himalayan Expert Has Answers.

Ben Ayers has lived in Nepal for the last 25 years, and worked as a rescuer during the 2015 earthquake. Ayers offers insight into the devastating floods that killed hundreds and left thousands missing.

Ben AyersAugust 29, 20261

Everest

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

Everest

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

Everest

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

Everest

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

Everest

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

Everest

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

Everest

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

Everest

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

Everest

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

Everest

Climbing Mount Everest Will Never Be 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 26, 2026

Everest

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

Everest

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

Everest

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

Everest

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

Everest

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

Everest Base Camp

Latest Stories

The Newest Mountaineering Film Places Blame After a Deadly Disaster on K2

PODCAST: Inside the Deadly Broad Peak Avalanche

A Deadly Avalanche Buried a Himalayan Base Camp Under 15 Feet of Snow

“I’ve Never Feared Anything—but Avalanches.” Deadly Snowfall Has Climbers Fleeing a Himalayan Peak.

You Have Questions About the Nepal Floods. Our Himalayan Expert Has Answers.

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 Be Easy. Mountaineers Explain Why.

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.

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