You could say Dr. Blake Higgins was destined to climb Mount Everest. Even though his parents — longtime owners of the ...

A central Illinois man climbed out of the regions corn and soy fields to summit the tallest mountain in the world — with his ...

A central Illinois man climbed out of the regions corn and soy fields to summit the tallest mountain in the world — with his ...

In his latest video dispatch, our Mount Everest reporter discusses the living conditions found at the foot of the world’s highest peak Published: Jun 12, 2025 Updated: Jun 12, 2025 Ben Ayers Follow ...

Father Ninian Doohan, 44, raised a chalice during a Mass celebrated 17,598 feet up from the Khumbu valley at Mount Everest Base Camp, using a hewn stone as his altar. Holy Mass offered for peace ...

What are some fun facts about Antarctica for kids? The continent is endlessly fascinating for young, inquisitive minds. Find ...

They will spend nine days trekking to Everest base camp. Two days of that will be for altitude acclimatisation. The Neuk needs to raise approximately £30,000 per year to stay open.

Eva Steinwald said age is just a number. She made it to the summit of Mount Everest in May.👏 Author: Maggie O'Mara Published: 7:27 AM CDT June 16, 2025 Updated: 10:22 AM CDT June 16, 2025 ...

A Scots Childline counsellor has raised hundreds for children in need by climbing to Everest Base Camp. Pauline McGowan took on the mammoth hike to fundraise for service users. The 61-year-old ...

Mount Everest was first scaled 70 years ago. Climbers celebrate the milestone as climate change concerns grow Nepal is celebrating 70 years since Mount Everest was successfully scaled for the ...

Why do you want to climb Mount Everest? I just think it’s fascinating. It’s the highest point on the planet, so that makes it geographically interesting, and because of that people have wanted to ...

Summer officially starts tomorrow, and that means lazy, hazy, crazy days, trips to the beach or pool (if you’re lucky), and bored, cranky kids by the 4th of July. But not to worry.