The recent death of former biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier during a mountaineering expedition has reignited debate over ...

If your dream is to someday reach the highest point on earth—Mount Everest—you’re not alone. An estimated 700 to 1,000 climbing enthusiasts and thrill-seekers set out to summit Chomolungma ...

The Hillary Step is located in the Everest “death zone”, an area between South Col at 8,000m and the summit where the level of natural oxygen is inadequate for survival.

Mt Everest summit is 29,029 feet above sea level and is located in the 'Death Zone' where the pressure of oxygen is insufficient to sustain human life.

Endurance athlete and elite mountaineer, Tyler Andrews, known for his exceptional trail running ability, has also found great success on the world’s highest mou ...

Veteran climbers of Mount Everest are skeptical that proposed new regulations by the Nepalese government to tighten the permit process for adventurers will address the root causes of this year's ...