Ian Taylor tackled the world's highest mountain in 2008 and has now offered insight to the realities of the challenge ...

Jost Kobusch is safely back at the base of a lonely Mount Everest ... and then quickly returned to his tent for some sleep. Yesterday, he made it back to Camp 1 at 5,650m-5,700m on the mountain ...

German climber Jost Kobusch safely reached base camp at the foot of Mount ... Kobusch was in a harrowing place, his tent on the West Ridge of Mount Everest at 5,700 meters (18,700 feet).

Nepal is set to increase the cost of climbing Mount Everest, marking the first price hike for the world’s highest peak in nearly a decade. The permit fee will jump by 36%, rising from $11,000 to ...

As of September, everyone on the mountain must be accompanied by an expert guide, improving safety but potentially jeopardizing record attempts ...

Autumn season Autumn is another ideal time for the Everest base camp trek. The monsoon rains clear the dust, providing excellent visibility and stunning mountain views. The temperatures are ...

The journey will culminate with the final march to the imposing Everest Base Camp. Our first major stop ... which is one of the biggest problems on the mountain now. We agree that when you choose ...

IMAGE: Debris from the leftover tents, mountain equipment and food wraps are seen scattered at camp four as Mount Everest is pictured on the backdrop in Nepal. Photograph: Bidhan Shrestha/Handout ...