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Re: Mount Everest News

by jedicolin » Wed Sep 06, 2017 6:30 pm

Climber to Retire

For more than 30 years Oscar Cadiach risked life and limb to conquer some of the world’s most unforgiving terrain, driven by a desire to join the ranks of mountain climbing’s elite, is now set to retire.

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by jedicolin » Fri Sep 08, 2017 6:23 pm

Mountains named Hillary and Tenzing on Pluto

Tenzing Montes and Hillary Montes are names given to the towering water-ice mountain ranges on Pluto in honor of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary.

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by jedicolin » Sun Sep 10, 2017 6:16 pm

Double Amputee in Training for Everest

A former British Gurkha soldier who lost both his legs in Afghanistan is hoping to summit Mera Peak this autumn as part of his training for Mount Everest in 2018.

Double Amputee in Training for Everest

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Re: Mount Everest News

by jedicolin » Tue Sep 12, 2017 3:47 pm

Global Warming Threat to the Himalayas

Increasing global warming caused by greenhouse effect and its subsequent impact has posed a grave threat to the Nepal’s mountain ranges, experts said.

Global Warming Threat to the Himalayas

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by jedicolin » Fri Sep 15, 2017 3:32 pm

Online Health Service Launched in Everest Region

The mountaineers and trekkers travelling along the Lukla-Everest Base Camp route will now be able to receive free medical advice online.

Online Health Service Launched in Everest Region

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Re: Mount Everest News

by jedicolin » Sun Sep 17, 2017 5:42 pm

Tourism Fees for Everest Region

Foreigners visiting the Mount Everest region will have to pay tourism fees to the local government after it was decided to impose an entrance fee on foreign tourists starting next month.

Tourism Fees for Everest Region

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by jedicolin » Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:27 pm

Remeasuring Mount Everest has Begun

Nepal has begun remeasuring Mount Everest to check if the height was altered by the earthquake that struck the nation in 2015, the government said on Friday.

Remeasuring Mount Everest has Begun

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by jedicolin » Fri Sep 22, 2017 7:19 pm

Possible Age Limit 16 to 76 to Climb Everest

The Nepal Mountaineering Association hopes to set an age range between 16 and 76 for anyone who wishes to climb Mount Everest.

Possible Age Limit 16 to 76 to Climb Everest

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Re: Mount Everest News

by jedicolin » Mon Sep 25, 2017 7:40 pm

Ascent by Chris Bonington

Sir Chris Bonington’s memoir Ascent charts not only his many triumphs in the climbing world but also the struggles he has faced in his personal life. Release date: 18th October, 2017.

Ascent by Chris Bonington

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Re: Mount Everest News

by jedicolin » Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:15 pm

1963 Everest Leader has died

Swiss-American mountaineer and film maker Norman Dyhrenfurth, leader of the successful American Mount Everest expedition of 1963, died on Sunday, he was 99.

1963 Mount Everest Leader has died

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Re: Mount Everest News

by jedicolin » Fri Sep 29, 2017 6:20 pm

30 Women off to Everest Base Camp

A team of 30 women are set to swap the rolling hills of Herefordshire for the mountains of Nepal when they take on the challenge of a lifetime.

30 Women off to Everest Base Camp

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Re: Mount Everest News

by jedicolin » Sun Oct 01, 2017 6:37 pm

New Poll Question

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

What caused George Mallory to fall on that fateful day in 1924?

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Re: Mount Everest News

by jedicolin » Tue Oct 03, 2017 3:53 pm

Sherpas: The true Heroes of Mount Everest

Sherpas, The true Heroes of Mount Everest is a film heroically showcases the role of Sherpas who make it possible for the Western climbers to reach the summit.

Sherpas: The true Heroes of Mount Everest

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Re: Mount Everest News

by jedicolin » Thu Oct 05, 2017 6:31 pm

Everest VR on Playstation

Everest VR is now available on Playstation. You will have the opportunity to reach the summit of Mount Everest without leaving your home.

Everest VR on Playstation

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