Forces of tourism on one hand and climate change on the other are posing huge challenges for these marginal environments.

And by far the majority of these tourists are on the “other side of Everest”, in China-administered Tibet. Unlike a century ago, Everest is now easily accessed by tarmacked roads.

Almost 20 years since a Filipino last stood on top of the world, 30-year-old Jeno Panganiban has made history, becoming the youngest Filipino male and the 11th Filipino to summit Mount Everest ...

China's “economic miracle” , combined with its desire to develop peripheral regions, has meant that Qomolangma (the Tibetan name for Everest) is now easily accessible, with tarmacked roads all ...

The world has a fascination with Mount Everest – one that brings both money and destruction to Nepal's Himalayan region. Now, ...

The Southeast Ridge ascent passes the familiar landmarks that, over the decades, have come to define the peak: Khumbu Icefall ...

Eva Steinwald said age is just a number. She made it to the summit of Mount Everest in May at the age of 63. Author: Maggie O'Mara Published: 5:27 AM PDT June 16, 2025 Updated: 6:23 AM PDT June 16 ...

China hopes to become a global leader in protected nature reserves, creating a network of wilderness that would be three times the size of the U.S. system.

Tibet Vista and Viator offer tours to Everest Base Camp. There is an entrance fee of 90 to 180 yuan, or $14 to $27 (depending on the season) to enter the base camp, but that fee is usually covered ...