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The trek to Everest Base Camp seems daunting, but with these 7 tips, tricks and takeaways, you can make it easier – and more comfortable
To do that, you have to slow down. Fortunately, we’re paced by Vikram, a local guide who brings up the front of the group, ...
A Crushing Wave of Snow
Thirty-five years ago this July, an avalanche killed forty-three climbers on a mountain called Lenin Peak. I witnessed the ...
I Witnessed Mountaineering’s Deadliest Day. I’ve Lived with the Memories Ever Since.
Thirty-five years ago this July, an avalanche killed forty-three climbers on a mountain called Lenin Peak. I witnessed the ...
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The Thin Air Gamble: When Fitness Isn't Enough and a Controversial Shortcut Beckons on Everest
It began as an innocently planned multi-day hiking trip. Morgan Chesky, a broadcaster from Dallas, was fit and wanted a ...
Video: Smart Layering Kept Me Cozy at Mount Everest Base Camp
In his latest video, Ben Ayers discusses the base and midlayer garments that kept him warm and dry at Mount Everest Base Camp ...
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Annapurna Circuit Trek vs Annapurna Base Camp Trek: Which Himalayan Journey is Right for You?
When planning a trek in Nepal, names continually rise to the top: the Annapurna Circuit Trek and the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC ...
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Here’s how one elite Everest guide would improve safety on the mountain
The highest elevation in the U.S., 20,310-foot Denali, is similar to Camp ... of Everest, she moved to its less-crowded neighbor, where she saw only seven people on the mountain during her trek.
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Heli Treks to Annapurna Base Camp: Luxury, Speed, and Safety in the Sky
Nepal has long been known as a country of majestic mountains and hard-earned treks. The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek, one of the most iconic routes in the country, has traditionally been a multi-day ...