The Latest Breaking News from Everest

The huge glacier that is threatening to ruin Everest climbing season

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The Independent UK · Apr 24

A massive, unstable ice block stalls Everest climbers at base camp

A massive ice block on the route above Mount Everest's base camp is delaying climbers seeking to scale the world's highest peak

The Independent UK · Apr 24

Everest climbing season under threat as huge glacier blocks main route: ‘We can only wait’

Sherpas responsible for fixing ropes and ladders on the lower section of the route spent days searching for a way around the block and found none

The Independent UK · Apr 24

$20 million Everest rescue scam clouds Nepal’s climbing season

Trekkers given food that induced nausea, weakened them so they couldn't continue on foot & needed emergency flights

The Times of India · Apr 2

Mount Everest Guides Accused of Poisoning Climbers to Trigger Costly Helicopter Rescue Insurance Claims

Nepal's police have charged 32 individuals with organized crime and fraud in a scheme involving fake medical emergencies on Mount Everest, defrauding insurers of £15.2 million.

International Business Times UK · Apr 2

'His dog ate my donuts, all I wanted was a donut' – how Lizzie Hermolle became the fastest woman to scale the height of Everest by bike off-road

Hermolle finished in a time of 11 hours and five minutes

Cycling Weekly · Apr 2

Inside the $20M Mount Everest Scam: 32 Charged Over Baking Soda 'Poisoning' and Fake Helicopter Rescues

Discover the shocking details of a £15.7 million insurance scam involving Mount Everest guides, helicopter firms, and medical facilities.

International Business Times UK · Apr 2

Nepal Guides 'Poisoned' Everest Climbers With Baking Soda in $20 Million Scam, Authorities Say

Discover how a network of guides, pilots, and medical staff orchestrated a massive insurance scam on Mount Everest, impacting Himalayan tourism.

International Business Times UK · Apr 1

$20 million scam at 30,000 feet: Everest guides accused of poisoning trekkers for insurance payouts

Nepal's tourism industry is embroiled in a $20 million insurance fraud scandal involving Mount Everest trekking routes. Authorities have charged 32 individuals, including guides and medical staff, for allegedly inducing illness in tourists and orchestrating unnecessary emergency evacuations for financial gain. This case raises critical questions about oversight and safety…

The Times of India · Apr 1

Retirement Is Like Climbing Mount Everest: Don't Confuse the Goal With the Mission

The real risk in retirement is failing to plan for the "descent" — the psychological and lifestyle changes that occur after you reach your financial goals.

Kiplinger · Mar 14