Climber shares video she recorded for family in case she didn't "make it"
Prakriti Varshney recently found herself in an impossible situation while making her way to the summit of Mount Makalu
Everest climber "blocks" sherpa who saved his life on Instagram
Incredible footage shows how heroic Gelje Sherpa carried the stricken Malaysian climber down the mountain, only to be reportedly snubbed online afterwards.
Jimmy Chin's 'There and Back' Photos Show Life on the Edge
Your heart will beat a little faster just by looking at these high-stakes images from Jimmy Chin's new photography anthology showcasing 20 years of his death-defying expeditions.
Plants Are Growing Higher up the Himalayas Than They Used To
New data shows that plant cover has extended further up the Himalayas, a change that is likely to impact the millions of people who live downstream.
How Tall Is Mount Everest?
Geologists from around the world have disputed the mammoth mountain's height, creating consequences for Nepal.
Why Some Mountain Climbers Experience Psychosis
For years, climbers have written about losing their grip on reality as they climb towards the stratosphere.
Sherpas Find Four Climbers Dead in Everest Camp
The death toll on the world's highest mountain has risen to 10 in the past month.
Nepal to Hold First Local Elections in 20 Years
Local elections are an important step for Nepal.
The Mountain Pass to Nepal Kept Closed By China
The Chinese crackdown on the ancient trade route coincided with a wave of protests across Tibet.
The Refugees Who Risk Frostbite to Escape Communism
Chinese border patrols lurk on the Tibetan side, ready to shoot anyone illegally crossing the pass.
Many Race Against Time to Get Aid to Nepal
Teams from India, Pakistan, the United States, China and Israel were already on the spot to help.
Aftershock in Nepal Following Quake That Killed More Than 2,200
Kathmandu hospital workers bring patients onto street as it is too dangerous to keep them indoors.
Quake Triggers Avalanche on Everest; At Least 18 Killed
"The toll could go up, it may include foreigners as well as sherpas," an official said.
More Than 1,800 Dead in Magnitude 7.9 Nepal Quake
More than 4,700 injured in worst quake to hit the impoverished nation in 81 years.
Mountaineer Tom Ballard Wants to Conquer K2 Despite his Mother's Fatal Descent
"I climb because a mountain pulls you in. It draws you to it, just like a drug. It really is like an addiction."
Nepal Promises Safer Climbing After Avalanche Disasters
The government vowed safety improvements after dozens die last year, but tour operators say the measures aren't enough.
Nepal Snowstorm Raises Questions About Trekking Safety
Climbing veterans, trekking organizations, and government talk safety as casualties near the popular trail climb and dozens more are rescued