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Everest

Lifestyle 4 years ago

Hong Kong mountaineer on a high after fastest Everest climb by a woman

Former Hong Kong schoolteacher Tsang Yin-hung reached the summit of the world's highest peak on May 23, and arrived back in Kathmandu on Sunday.

World 4 years ago

China to set up separation line on Mount Everest over Covid-19 fears

While the virus first emerged in China in late 2019, it has largely been brought under control in the country through a series of strict lockdowns and border closures.

News 5 years ago

Road to Everest: Tourists can breakfast in Kathmandu and drive to Khumbu for dinner

With a new bridge, Khumbu region has become accessible by land, an alternative to flying to the precarious Lukla airport.

Environment 5 years ago

Researchers find microplastics on top of the world at Everest

Traces of microplastics have been found close to the top of Mount Everest, likely originating from equipment used by the hundreds of climbers who summit the world's highest peak every year.

News 5 years ago

Nepal to reopen Everest to climbers despite coronavirus case rise

Nepal will reopen its Himalayan mountains including Mount Everest to climbers for the autumn season to boost the tourism-dependent economy despite rising coronavirus infections.

World 5 years ago

First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest

A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.

Destinations 6 years ago

Nepal closes Mount Everest for climbers because of coronavirus fears

"Climbing this season has been closed.”

News 6 years ago

Sherpa team aims for record Everest winter ascent

A team of four Sherpas is setting off on Monday to attempt a record winter ascent of Mount Everest in just five days, which would also be the first winter climb of the peak in more than quarter of a century.

Environment 6 years ago

Trash to treasure: Everest garbage given new lease of life

In homes across the Nepali capital upcycled items, from pots to lamps, crafted from Everest waste products are slowly making their way as authorities and businesses look for fresh ways to tackle the damage caused by decades of commercial mountaineering.

Environment 6 years ago

Everest region bans single-use plastic

Single-use plastics have been banned in the Everest region to reduce the vast amounts of waste left by trekkers and mountaineers, Nepali authorities said Thursday.

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