no comment Three major trails on Mount Fuji have opened to trekkers for the summer climbing season At the Fujisanhongu Sengentaisha shrine down the mountain, a Shinto ritual was held to mark the opening of one of the trails. People offered spring water from the foot of Mount Fuji while praying for trekkers' safety. 11/07/2019
Places The environmental cost of climbing Mount Everest The Nepalese government is considering imposing tough new measures against mountaineers spoiling the peak. 03/07/2019
Nepal Before fatal descent, British climber wrote he feared Everest overcrowding could prove deadly Robin Haynes Fisher wrote on Instagram last week that he had delayed his trek to the Himalayan summit in hopes of smaller crowds. 27/05/2019
Nepal Deaths of Irish and British climbers bring Mount Everest toll to 10 It came during a season that has been plagued by bad weather and overcrowding on the peak. 25/05/2019
Nepal Indian army claims to have found Yeti 'footprints', prompting mockery For centuries mountaineers and researchers have been searching for the Yeti so could his "footprints" been found by the Indian army? 30/04/2019
Postcards Discover the Shahdag mountain and the Greater Caucasus range The Shahdag mountain resort in Azerbaijan is renowned for its amazing rocks, high mountain herds and flocks and the traditional way of life of local villagers. It’s the perfect place to explore the Greater Caucasus range. 06/08/2018
no comment Climbing season kicks off at Mount Fuji for Yamanashi trails People gathered at the summit of Mount Fuji before dawn on Sunday to view the sunrise on the first day of the climbing season. 01/07/2018
USA Legendary El Capitan claims another two climbers Yosemite's trademark peak proves too much for American pair who fall to their deaths. 03/06/2018
Nepal Search for Bulgarian mountaineer Boyan Petrov ends without success The zoologist was separated from his climbing group on April 29 to attempt a solo summit without oxygen. 16/05/2018
Adventures Mtirala: Georgian nature at its purest The Mtirala National Park in Georgia's autonomous republic of Adjara is a protected site and a paradise for hiking, bird-watching and adventure! 14/05/2018
Adventures Georgian Adventures: Okatse Canyon From breathtaking views to extreme sports, Okatse Canyon has lots to offer visitors 14/05/2018
Bulgaria Search for top Bulgarian mountaineer missing in bid to reach Tibetan summit 18 years ago he survived cancer but developed diabetes while receiving chemotherapy; 3 years ago, he survived a coma after being struck by a car while researching wildlife in the Pirin Mountains of Bulgaria; now he is missing on a Tibetan mountain. 11/05/2018
Pakistan Man's 'suicidal' solo mission to scale mountain is abruptly halted Russian-Polish mountaineer Denis Urubko planned to attempt the first winter ascent of K2 with a team of climbers, but abandoned base camp on Saturday after arguing with the expedition leader. 26/02/2018
Nepal Solo climbers banned by Nepal from climbing Mount Everest New laws designed to reduce accidents in the Himalayas mean that solo mountaineers and climbs by some disabled people will be banned 30/12/2017
world news Ayers Rock closed to climbers from 2019 Australia's world famous Uluru/ Ayers Rock will be closed to climbers from 2019. The ban is set to be enforced from the 26th October 2019 exactly 34 years after the rock was handed back to its original owners. 01/11/2017
focus High jinks at the Almaty Mountain Sports Festival Encircled by a range of breathtaking mountains, Almaty is Kazakhstan’s jewel in the crown. 14/08/2017
Sci-tech Genetics in the Himalayas What are the mechanisms that allow us to adapt to extreme altitude and lack of oxygen? 16/06/2017
world news At least 3 climbers die on Mount Everest Three climbers have died on Mount Everest and another is missing in a busy and tragic weekend on the world’s highest mountain, according to officials and expedition… 22/05/2017
Sport Ueli Steck dies in fall The "Swiss Machine" died in a fall while preparing to climb Mount Everest in Nepal. 30/04/2017
Sport Valery Rozov sets new world Basejumping record Russia's Valery Rozov has beaten his own world basejumping record in the Himalayas 25/10/2016
