The First Ascent of Yasa Thak (6141 m)…and its future Thame is a beautiful Himalayan hamlet located to the farther southwest of Everest, right below the sacred Khumbi-Yuhla. Nepal 9 h ago
Chilean, Nepali climbers make first ascent of Sharphu IV peak in Kanchenjunga region At least four climbers scaled the Sharphu IV in the eastern Nepal making the first ascent of 6,433m peak early this morning. Nepal 2d ago
Spring mountaineering season begins, permits issued for climbers The Department of Tourism has started issuing permits for the spring mountaineering season. Nepal 2d ago
Imagine Nepal team eyes season's first 8000er summit on Annapurna this week A team of rope-fixing climbers from Imagine Nepal Treks is all set to make the season’s first summit of the mountain above 8,000m within this week. Environment 23 Mar, 2025
Glacier melting and the way forward Glaciers are among the most visible indicators of climate change, and their rapid melting poses a severe threat to ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities worldwide. Opinion 23 Mar, 2025
There are other Annapurnas in the lives of Wo(men): A legacy climb of the overlooked Annapurnas On June 03, 2025, it will be 75 years since the first successful ascent of Annapurna – the first 8000er ever to be summited by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal. Nepal 22 Mar, 2025
Drones to clean Everest and minimise casualties With the 2025 climbing season set to start soon, preparations are in full swing to smoothly manage expeditions on various mountains, including Mt. Everest, the world's highest peak. Environment 20 Mar, 2025
8K team sets to fix summit routes on Everest, Lhotse this spring With the start of the spring climbing season, preparations are in full swing to smoothly manage expeditions on various mountains, including Mt. Everest, the world’s highest peak. Nepal 18 Mar, 2025
Ama Dablam Youth club fixing route on Island and Lobuche peaks The Pangboche Ama Dablam Youth Club have signed an agreement with Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) to manage mountaineering activities on Island Peak and Lobuche Peak. Nepal 09 Mar, 2025
Canyoning: A hidden adventure gem awaits spotlight Nepal, home to 14 highest peaks towering above 8,000 metres, historic trails, lush jungle is often considered an ideal destination for adventure-seekers. Well-known for its trekking, mountaineering and rafting, among other escapades, stakeholders are now eyeing a new frontier on the same segment: Canyoning. Nepal 04 Mar, 2025
Purnima Shrestha appointed Goodwill Ambassador for 75th anniversary of Annapurna's first ascent The French Embassy has announced the appointment of Purnima Shrestha as Goodwill Ambassador in celebration of the upcoming 75th anniversary of the historic first ascent of Annapurna. Nepal 28 Feb, 2025
New leadership under Jangbu Sherpa takes charge of USNCA The US Nepali Climbers Association Inc welcomed the newly elected executive members for the 2025 -2027 term. Nepal 09 Feb, 2025
