-
-
The Most Magnificent Wonders of the Natural World
Mother Nature's creations inspire awe and humility in all who witness her greatest wonders.
Mother Nature is a powerful and awesome force. Here are some examples of her most spectacular creations. Mother Nature's creations inspire awe and humility in all who witness her greatest wonders. ... more -
76 year old man sets Everest record
A 76 year old Nepalese man has become the oldest person to climb Mount Everest, according to officials.
A tourism ministry spokesman said Bahadur Sherchan reached the summit on Sunday morning in good health and was set to return to base camp on Monday.
Climbers have been flocking to the mountain since ascents were temporarily halted because of security concerns over the Olympic torch relay.
On Thursday, a record 86 mountaineers reached the 8,850m (29,035ft) summit.
Good weather has also meant favourable climbing conditions.
Also on Thursday, another Nepalese man, 47-year-old Appa Sherpa, broke his own record for the most ascents after climbing the mountain for the 18th time. A 76 year old Nepalese man has become the oldest person to climb Mount Everest, according to officials. ... more -
The Torch Climbs Everest
The Olympic torch reached the summit of Everest after several days of weather related delays.
The ascent and broadcast of the torches at 29,035 feet was a success in terms of safety and technological coordination, however political concerns over China's rule over Tibet still cloud the Games. The Olympic torch reached the summit of Everest after several days of weather related delays. ... more -
Weather threatens Everest torch ascent
Even mother nature is protesting the torch bearer this year.
-
China closes its side of Mount Everest
China is denying mountaineers permission to climb its side of Mount Everest this spring, a move that reflects concerns by the communist government that Tibet activists may try to disrupt its plans to carry the Olympic torch up the world's tallest peak.
China is denying mountaineers permission to climb its side of Mount Everest this spring, a move that reflects concerns by the communis... more -
BLINDSIGHT: Blind Tibetan Children Climb Mount Everest
They lost their sight, but they didn't lose their vision
-
HILLARY IS DEAD
Sir Edmund Hillary, who scaled Everest with Tenzing Norgay in 1953, is dead.
-
Sir Edmund Hillary Dies, Aged 88
Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest, has died aged 88.
-
Altitude Sickness
A critical look at heavy tourism's effects on the Sherpa of Nepal's Solukhumbu Region - home to Mt. Everest and the highest peaks on Earth. A critical look at heavy tourism's effects on the Sherpa of Nepal's Solukhumbu Region - home to Mt. Everest and the highest peaks on E... more
-
related topics
Mt. Everest
Contributors (23)
Mt. Everest
