Australian engineer dies at Balcony area, Everest death toll reaches 10, two still missing An Australian climber died at the Balcony area above 8,000m on Mt Everest, expedition organizer has confirmed. Nepal 21 May, 2023
Bodies of missing Canadian, Australian climbers found on K2 Rescuers today spotted the bodies of two mountaineers who went missing while scaling the world's second-highest peak. Nepal 26 Jul, 2022
Shrestha among three receives Tenzing-Hillary award KATHMANDU: A government officer among three persons has been honoured with the most prestigious Tenzing Hillary award for his significant contribution in Nepal’s mountaineering sector. The government has awarded Gyanendra Shrestha, who has often... Travel 01 Jun, 2019
Four Sherpa climbers scale Mt Pumori KATHMANDU: At least four Nepali climbers successfully stood atop the 7,161-metre peak in the Mt Everest region this afternoon. “Four Sherpa climbers reached the top of Mt Pumori opening a route to the summit point at 1:15 pm,” Tamding... Travel 01 May, 2019
Australian climber killed in Mt Ama Dablam rockfall KATHMANDU: An Australian climber was killed when a huge rock fell from the high camp of Mt Ama Dabalm damaging the climbing route in the Mt Everest region, according to the expedition organiser. Tshering Pande Bhote, Managing Director at Top... Travel 16 Nov, 2018
Pakistan Embassy, US firm play foul over Everest rescue? Global Rescue claims it’s not an insurance company and is not liable to make any payment Kathmandu, August 23 Pakistani climber Abdul Jabbar Bhatti, who suffered severe altitude sickness, had been evacuated from the death zone of Mt... 24 Aug, 2018
Australian, Chinese climbers taken to Everest with �fake permit� KATHMANDU: It has been revealed that two mountaineers were taken to the world’s highest peak for an expedition by producing a ‘fake climbing permit’ in the last spring season. According to the Department of Tourism (DoT), renowned Australian... Travel 20 Jul, 2018
Aussie climber holds fastest seven summit record; Everest route opens from Tibet side KATHMANDU: An Australian climber scaled Mt Everest today completing all the highest peaks in seven continents in 117 days becoming the fastest climber to achieve the feat. According to Iswari Poudel, Managing Director at Himalayan Guides, Steve... Travel 14 May, 2018
Climbing Sherpas start getting summit certificates KATHMANDU: Over 500 high-altitude climbing guides who made it to the summit of different mountains in recent years can now receive their summit certificates, officials at the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil... Horoscopes 06 Feb, 2018
Mackay Mayor condoles death of Australian climber KATHMANDU: Mayor of Mackay Regional Council Greg Williamson condoled the death of an Australian climber who died while descending the world highest peak from Tibetan side on Sunday. Francesco Enrico Marchetti, 54, from Queensland breathed his... Travel 22 May, 2017
70 more climbers scale Mt Everest KATHMANDU: More than 70 climbers successfully climbed the world’s highest peak on Sunday morning, according to the government and expedition officials. Gyanendra Shrestha, a liaison officer from the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil... Travel 21 May, 2017
Australian climber dies descending Mt Everest KATHAMNDU: An Australian climber was killed when he was descending to the lower camps from the North Col route on Mt Everest on Sunday morning. The deceased has been identified as a -54-year-old Francesco Enrico Marchetti. “The climber... Travel 21 May, 2017
