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As Everest costs go up, Nepal just made it free to climb nearly 100 other mountains

Nepal announces it’s opening 97 peaks in Karnali and Sudurpaschim to international climbers for free as it hopes to diversify ...

Nepal makes nearly 100 peaks free to climb as it promotes alternatives to overcrowded Everest

Nepal will waive climbing permit fees for 97 peaks in two of the country’s most remote provinces as it aims to encourage ...

The huge cost of climbing Everest — and nearby mountains you can now explore for “free”

Mount Everest faces rising deaths, trash, and Sherpa exploitation as Nepal enacts reforms to curb over-tourism by reducing ...

Nepal makes 97 mountains free to climb, raises fee for Mount Everest

Nepal will make climbing permits free for 97 of its Himalayan mountains to create more tourism in some of its remote ...

His Lifelong Goal Was to Summit Mount Everest. He Had to Sacrifice a Pinky to Reach It (Exclusive)

Nick Selby reached the top of the world’s tallest mountain on May 15, fulfilling a dream since he started hiking as a kid ...

Nepal waives fee for 97 mountains to coax climbers away from Everest

Nepal will waive the climbing fee for 97 remote Himalayan peaks for the next two years to draw tourists away from the ...
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Nepal's mountaineering community celebrates 72nd anniversary of Mount ...

KATHMANDU – Nepal's mountaineering community celebrated the conquest of the world's highest mountain with a rally of climbers, guides and others who gathered for International Everest Day. The ...
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As Everest Costs Rise, Nepal Waives Fees for 97 Far-Flung Peaks

Each year, thousands of people from around the world flock to Mount Everest for a chance to reach its distant summit. Now, ...
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Nepal marks anniversary of Mount Everest conquest

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal’s mountaineering community celebrated the conquest of the world’s highest mountain with a rally of climbers, guides and others who gathered for International Everest ...