The Great Himalayan Trail is 1,750km across Nepal and over some of the world's highest trekking passes. Here, we break down ...

with mountain climbing and trekking contributing more than 4% to the country's economy. Mountaineering experts often criticise Nepal's government for allowing too many climbers on Everest ...

“Helicopter tourism” that brings trekkers to Base Camp of Sagarmatha (Everest) in Nepal and bypasses the long trek there is taking a toll on local Sherpa communities. By cutting short visitors ...

Trekking to Everest Base Camp is a truly remarkable feat, and her determination to support those living with MND is inspiring. "Kelly’s incredible achievement highlights the lengths people will go to ...

The homeless camp close to the historic Ebenezer Baptist church in Atlanta, Georgia, was being cleared ahead of the city’s Martin Luther King Day celebration. Authorities haven’t yet made ...

What made Yusof Lateef, PAP Marine Parade Branch Secretary, fly the PAP flag at the Mount Everest base camp in October 2024? On his way down, he left the PAP flag at a friend’s trekking lodge ...

I loved the two-week trek to Everest Base Camp (going slow to acclimatize) – taking in the beautiful landscape, and meeting amazing people in tea houses and on the trail. I enjoyed working the ...

In October 2024, 55-year-old Yusof Lateef raised the People's Action Party (PAP) flag and the Marine Parade 50th anniversary flag during his second ascent to Mount Everest ... trek up K2 Base Camp ...

Most successful Everest climbs take an average of eight weeks as climbers need to acclimatise to the altitude and undertake the trek to the base camp. The use of the gas, and the fact the climbers ...