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In conversation with Nadhira Al Harthy

Al Harthy was part of the all-female Arab team, Joyce Azzam and Nelly Attar of Lebanon and Mona Shahab of Saudi Arabia who climbed to the top of the world’s tallest mountain in the controversial 2019 season.

Travel News

Nepal reopens to mountaineers after seven month lockdown

Mountaineers can once again scale the peaks of Nepal's Himalayas. The country has opened its borders after a seven month lockdown.

United Kingdom

Avid hikers raise thousands for frontline healthcare workers

Life can be pretty monotonous under lockdown but two amateur climbers from London have found a way to shake up their daily routine and raise money for charity. Charlie Harbord and Harry Richards have challenged each other to climb Mount Everest without leaving their home.

France

France's Macron to unveil measures to protect Mont Blanc from 'wackos'

A local mayor said poor legislation allows "pseudo mountaineers" to put their lives and that of others in danger.

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France

Alpinism achieves UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition

This is the culmination of efforts from France, Switzerland and Italy that began in 2009.

World

Record breaking Egyptian mountaineer Omar Samra talks triumphs and tragedy

Sixteen years ago, Egyptian adventurer Omar Samra turned his back on a successful career in finance to pursue his love of the great outdoors.

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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.

Green News

The environmental cost of climbing Mount Everest

The Nepalese government is considering imposing tough new measures against mountaineers spoiling the peak.

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.

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.

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?

Adventures

Burabay National Park: Explore Kazakhstan's wilderness on horseback

In partnership with Kazakh tourism

Burabay National Park takes its name from the lake and the town nearby. Wild nature, in a mosaic of hills, steppes, forests and lakes, stretches for 835 square kilometers. One of the best ways to enjoy this wild nature is on horse back, while there is also a diverse abundance of flora and fauna.

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Discover the Shahdag mountain and the Greater Caucasus range

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

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.

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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.

USA

Legendary El Capitan claims another two climbers

Yosemite's trademark peak proves too much for American pair who fall to their deaths.

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.

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!

Adventures

Georgian Adventures: Okatse Canyon

From breathtaking views to extreme sports, Okatse Canyon has lots to offer visitors

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.

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.