(CNN) — A permit to climb the world’s tallest mountain costs an eye-popping $15,000 — and that’s before you add in the price of airfare, gear and a guide. But Nepal, which has long sought to diversify ...
Denver climber and Outside blogger Alan Arnette just compiled a handy list comparing prices for aspiring Everest summiteers from all guiding companies on both sides of the mountain. He also offers ...
But on 20 May 2009, former NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski (USA) became the first person to complete both incredible ...
Mount Everest stands at 29,032 feet, the highest point on Earth. It’s a symbol of human dreams and goals. Since 1953, about 4,000 climbers have reached its top. This mountain, known as Sagarmatha in ...
In December, Donald Cash quit his job as a software salesman to finish his goal of climbing the tallest mountain on each of the seven continents. He died Wednesday, just after scaling Mount Everest, ...
17-year-old Bianca Adler, already the youngest woman to summit Mt. Manaslu, attempted Mt. Everest after years of intense physical and mental training Speaking with PEOPLE, she explains the practical ...