Huge Trash Bags for Mount Everest

Mountaineering expedition organisers say they are sending huge trash bags with climbers on Mount Everest during the Spring season to collect trash that then can be lifted by helicopters back to the base camp.

Huge Trash Bags for Mount Everest

‘Poorna’ Film Review

This film tells the true story of a teen from a Telangana village who became the youngest girl to ever scale Everest and it does so without veering into either melodrama or cynicism.

‘Poorna’ Film Review

I have added a new poll question for the month of April.

Which way did Mallory and Irvine climb the First Step?

Please take your vote at Mount Everest The British Story

Results from last months question

In 1933 Andrew Irvines ice axe was found at 8,460m on Mount Everest. Why do you think it was there?

It marks the scene of a fall 52%
It was put down during a rest and forgotten 24%
It was accidentally dropped 24%

Icefall Doctors Open Everest Route

As the world mountaineers head to the Mt Everest region for acclimatisation, the icefall doctors have opened a climbing route from the Base Camp to Camp I by placing ropes and ladders on the treacherous section of the Khumbu icefall.

Icefall Doctors Open Everest Route

Mount Everest Dispatches

The British Mount Everest dispatches have now started!

Please note that I only do dispatches for the British climbers/teams.

British Mount Everest Dispatches

13 year old Denied Everest Permit

The Chinese government has denied Tyler Armstrong, 13, a permit to climb Mount Everest, meaning he can't be the youngest person to summit the world's tallest mountain.

13 year old Denied Everest Permit

Breakfast Near Mount Everest Trip

For around £3,000 to £4,000 per person you go to Everest Base Camp by helicopter then retreat to a lower altitude for a champagne breakfast.

Breakfast Near Mount Everest Trip

The Highest Party on Earth

Top British DJ Paul Oakenfold braved thinning air and freezing temperatures to host the "highest party on earth" at Everest base camp on Tuesday, playing to around 100 climbers -- all in full mountain gear.

The Highest Party on Earth

Everest Human Waste to Produce Biogas

Biogas is to be produced from human fecal matter collected from the Mount Everest Base camp as a better way is sought for its management.

Everest Human Waste to Produce Biogas

Possible Traffic Jam on Everest

Nepalese officials are bracing for a “traffic jam” at Mount Everest this season due to a surge in the number of climbers eyeing to climb the mountain.

Possible Traffic Jam on Everest

British Mount Everest Dispatches

Keep up to date with how the British climbers/teams are doing on Mount Everest with our daily dispatches.

British Mount Everest Dispatches

Ang Rita Suffering a Brain Hemorrhage

A former Sherpa guide who was the first person to scale Mount Everest 10 times has been hospitalized in Nepal after suffering a brain hemorrhage.

Ang Rita Suffering a Brain Hemorrhage

Reinhold Messner: 10 will Die on Everest

Reinhold Messner has said “there will also be deaths this year. It’s logical that if 500 people are going there (Mount Everest), some of them will die. Around 10 will die”.

Reinhold Messner: 10 will Die on Everest

Everest ER: 101 Patients in 2 Weeks

Everest ER at Mount Everest Base Camp has had 101 patients in there first two weeks and expect more as climbers climb higher.

Everest ER: 101 Patients in 2 Weeks

Everest Route to South Col Open

A group of trained mountain guides have successfully established a climbing route up to the South Col on Mount Everest.

Everest Route to South Col Open