2nd edition of US-Nepal Friendship Expedition in June A team of veteran climbers today announced to organize second edition of US-Nepal friendship expedition to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the successful American expedition to Mt. Everest. Kathmandu 12 Apr, 2023
DoT issues 15 climbing permits for winter climbing season The Department of Tourism (DoT) has issued 15 climbing permits for this winter climbing season as of January 5. Business 09 Jan, 2023
Snowfall ends a rare winter ascent of Everest by Nepal sherpas KATHMANDU: Four Sherpa climbers ended a rare expedition to climb Mount Everest in winter and within just five days because of heavy snow, officials said on Thursday. The team led by 34-year-old Tashi Lakpa Sherpa, an eight time Everest veteran,... Travel 28 Feb, 2020
Sherpa climbers eye record speed winter ascent on Everest KATHMANDU: A four-member team of Sherpa climbers from Makalu, Sankhuwasabha left for Mt Everest region to attempt to climb the world’s highest peak in just over five days in the winter climbing season, today. The ‘Breathless Winter Everest... Travel 24 Feb, 2020
German, Spanish climbers eye toughest winter ascent on Mt Everest KATHMANDU: At least two German climbers reached the base camp of Mt Everest to attempt to climb the world’s highest peak in the winter climbing season, according to the expedition organiser. “Jost Kobusch, 27, along with fellow climber Hug... Travel 22 Dec, 2019
Alex Txikon calls off winter summit bid on Mt Everest KATHMANDU: Spanish climber Alex Txikon today said that strong winds forced his team to abandon their attempt to climb Mt Everest without supplemental oxygen from Nepal side in the winter season. The 36-year-old along with his climbing partner... Travel 28 Feb, 2018
Polish team rescues French climber from Pakistan's "Killer Mountain" Polish climbers rescued French mountaineer Elisabeth Revol Were unable to save her climbing partner French ambassador praises courage of Polish "heroes" WARSAW: After an exhausting night ascent, Polish climbers rescued French... Women 29 Jan, 2018
Spanish climber Alex Txikon, 3 others scale Mt Pumori KATHMANDU: Spanish climber Alex Txikon and his climbing partner Muhammad Ali Sadpara successfully stood atop Mt Pumori (7,161 m) without using supplemental oxygen in the Mt Everest region on Saturday morning becoming the only team to scale a peak... Travel 20 Jan, 2018
Alex Txikon, Ali Sadpara begin toughest winter climb on Mt Everest KATHMANDU: A Spanish climber, Alex Txikon (36) has returned to Mt Everest to attempt to climb the world’s highest peak without using supplemental oxygen in the winter season. The record-holder Spaniard said that he along with Muhammad Ali... Travel 26 Dec, 2017
Reinhold Messner meets Alex Txikon at Everest base camp KATHMANDU: Legendary mountaineer Reinhold Messner flew to the Mt Everest base camp in north-eastern Nepal from Kathmandu to meet Spanish climber Alex Txikon on Monday morning. Messner hailed the Spaniard, who is on a second attempt to climb the... Travel 06 Mar, 2017
Messner in Nepal, will meet Txikon at Everest base camp KATHMANDU: Legendary mountaineer Reinhold Messner, who is doing a film on Mt Ama Dablam, has arrived here in Nepal's Capital for a different mission. Messner is scheduled to meet Spanish climber Alex Txikon at the Mt Everest base camp on Monday... Travel 05 Mar, 2017
Spanish climber Alex Txikon abandons winter Everest bid KATHMANDU: Strong winds forced Spanish climber Alex Txikon to abandon his attempt to climb Mt Everest without supplemental oxygen from the Nepal side in the winter season, his expedition organiser said. The 35-year-old along with five Nepali... Travel 14 Feb, 2017
