Explore the intense effects of Everest’s extreme altitude on the human body—oxygen deprivation, freezing temperatures, and ...

There are few sights in the entire world–few iconic horizons–that can make you stop in your tracks and struggle for words.

The world's highest mountain is buckling under the weight of its popularity. Thankfully, a few organizations have stepped in ...

Discover the 10 most dangerous mountains to climb, featuring extreme weather, technical challenges, and deadly conditions ...

This remained an Everest altitude record without a breathing mask until 1978, when Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler reached the highest point on earth at 8,849 meters for the first time without ...

Jost Kobusch has been in Nepal this fall, preparing again for his long-term project, an eventual Everest winter solo.

Mount Everest is widely recognized as the tallest mountain in the world, standing at an elevation of 8,849 meters above sea level. This designation is based on its height relative to sea level.

A long-distance trek through Nepal’s Everest region offers lessons in Sherpa culture, rural mountain living, and humility.

I was turning 60 in March 2024, and I wanted to get my body into photo shoot condition. I also wanted to be in shape for high ...

Fr. Paul Parekattil and Fr. Ebey Edassery completed a nine-day trek to reach the base camp, located at an altitude of 5,364 ...