Dec 19th, 2012 at 8:00AM: We all know that Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain on the planet, standing some 29,029 feet in height. But unless you've actually been there, it is difficult to get a true sense of the scale of the peak. But now, thanks to an impressive new image released by GlacierWorks, anyone can witness just how large the mountain is without ever leaving the safety and comfort of their home.
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Gigapixel Image Of Mt. Everest Conveys True Sense Of Scale
Dec 19th, 2012 at 8:00AM: We all know that Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain on the planet, standing some 29,029 feet in height. But unless you've actually been there, it is difficult to get a true sense of the scale of the peak. But now, thanks to an impressive new image released by GlacierWorks, anyone can witness just how large the mountain is without ever leaving the safety and comfort of their home.
The photo, ...Save Everest campaign removes 8 tons of waste
Jun 3rd, 2011 at 8:00AM: Way back at the beginning of April we told you about Nepal's Save Mt. Everest campaign, a project sponsored by that nation's tourism board that hoped to clean up the world's tallest mountain, and the region that surrounds it. Now, two months later, the group has wrapped up their activity, at least for now, and reports that they have removed eight tons of garbage this spring alone.
In all, there ...Two climbers paraglide from the summit of Everest
May 24th, 2011 at 9:00AM: There is a well known adage amongst mountaineers that says "getting to the summit is only halfway to the finish," as obviously they have to safely come back down the mountain after they've completed their ascent. There are few places where this is more apparent than Mt. Everest, where climbers not only have to make a long, grueling trek to the top, they also have to negotiate a tricky descent as ...Legendary Sherpa to attempt 21st summit of Everest
Apr 5th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Legendary Himalayan mountain guide Apa Sherpa has returned to his home country of Nepal once again this year, where he'll be attempting his 21st summit of Mt. Everest. If successful, he will extend his existing record as the man to accomplish that feat most often.
Apa, who now lives in Utah, left his friends and family last Friday, and set off for the Nepali capital of Kathmandu. That city ...Nepal launches campaign to "Save Everest"
Apr 3rd, 2011 at 8:00AM: The Nepal Tourism Board has joined forces with the Everest Summiteers Association (ESA) and Eco Himal to launch the "Save Mt. Everest Campaign," a project which is designed to clean up the world's tallest mountain, and the Khumbu Valley where it resides, by June of 2012.
Everest has always held a certain appeal with climbers and the general public alike, and over the past few decades, more and ...Hundreds of trekkers stranded in Himalaya due to bad weather
Nov 20th, 2010 at 8:00AM: More than 2000 travelers remain stranded in the Himalaya after bad weather moved into the region earlier this week. High winds and thick cloud cover have conspired to cut off all flights back to Kathmandu, leaving the high altitude trekkers with an unexpected extended stay in the mountains.
Most of the travelers were returning from treks in the Khumbu Region of Nepal, which includes hikes up to ...Himalayan High: Lukla's Tenzing-Hillary Airport
Jun 1st, 2010 at 8:00AM: While Kathmandu is a unique and interesting city, it certainly isn't a destination that draws you to Nepal. For most travelers to the region, myself included, it was simply a stop over until we could get on with our real journey, namely the trek to Everest Base Camp. After spending a day in the noisy Nepali capital city, I was more than anxious to get out of town, and get started with our hike.
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