Ben is a journalist, writer, National Geographic Explorer, and humanitarian who has been based in Nepal for over 20 years. He regularly contributes to Outside’s coverage of Mount Everest and Himalayan ...
Speaking to PEOPLE shortly after the rescue, climber Dan Mazur said he found Lincoln Hall gloveless, hatless and with his insulated suit zipped open Jamie McGuinness/Project-Himalaya.com via Getty; ...
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, ...
By some metrics, Everest most certainly is the tallest mountain in the world—standing at an impressive 29,031.69 feet —but it ...
In 2025, the use of Xenon gas and other unconventional methods to summit Mount Everest in days sparked controversy and renewed ethical debates. Concerns include Sherpa exploitation, environmental ...