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Possible Solution for Human Waste on Everest

The idea hinges on turning human feces on Everest into biogas, a fuel produced when organic material decomposes without oxygen. Byproducts of the process include methane, which could be used for cooking, and an effluent that works well as a fertilizer.

Possible Solution for Human Waste on Everest

10th Anniversary of Edmund Hillary’s Death

Today, the 11th January 2018 marks the tenth anniversary of the death of the great mountaineer and explorer Edmund Hillary.

10th Anniversary of Edmund Hillary’s Death

10 Tips to Get Fit to Climb Everest

Guest writer Sophie Elise has written an article with some effective tips to help you become fit and prepared to climb the worlds highest mountain, Mount Everest successfully.

10 Tips to Get Fit to Climb Everest

Double Amputee Gurkha Soldier Postpones Everest Climb

Hari Budha Magar, a former British Gurkha soldier who lost both his legs in Afghanistan, will not be attempting to climb Mount Everest this year, according to the expedition organiser.

Double Amputee Gurkha Soldier Postpones Everest Climb

The first person with cancer to climb Mount Everest has died

Tributes have been paid to Ian Toothill from Sheffield UK who last year became the first person with cancer to reach the summit of Mount Everest who passed away today age 48.

The first person with cancer to climb Mount Everest has died

2 Women to climb Everest, to say 'Buddha was born in Nepal'

Two women have planned to scale the world's highest mountain Mount Everest with the objective of making the misconception regarding the birthplace of Gautam Budhha clear.

2 Women to climb Everest, to say 'Buddha was born in Nepal'

Allan Meek Interview

British Mount Everest summiteer Allan Meek has very kindly taken the time to do an interview for our site.

Allan Meek Interview

Ed Buckingham Summit Photograph

British climber Ed Buckingham has kindly given me his Mount Everest summit photograph to add to the Gallery. Ed reached the summit of the worlds highest mountain on the 21st May 2011.

Ed Buckingham Summit Photograph

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

Is the decision to ban solo and disabled climbers from Mount Everest a good or bad idea?

Please take your vote at Mount Everest The British Story

Results from last months question

Was the summit of Mount Everest reached in 1924?

Yes by Mallory & Irvine 36%
Yes by Mallory only 10%
Yes by Irvine only 2%
No 52%

Edward Buckingham Interview

British Mount Everest summiteer Edward Buckingham has very kindly taken the time to do an interview for our site.

Edward Buckingham Interview

Measuring Mount Everest Due to Start

A team will spend the next month measuring objects in the land-locked country's southern plains in order to calculate sea level. Once this is complete, they will scale the mountain and place a GPS receiver on the summit for an hour.

Measuring Mount Everest Due to Start

Nepal losing out to China for Everest Climbers

Poor regulation and overcrowding are pushing Mount Everest climbers away from Nepal to China, which is investing millions to boost a rival path to the top of the world.

Nepal losing out to China for Everest Climbers

China denies changing height of Mount Everest

China has denied changing its figure for the official height of Mount Everest following a reported drop off in the number of climbers tackling the world’s highest peak from the Tibet side.

China denies changing height of Mount Everest

Lama Geshe who blessed Everest climbers has died

A Buddhist monk who blessed Everest climbers headed for the summit of the world's highest mountain has died in Nepal aged 87, local officials said Wednesday (Feb 14).

Lama Geshe who blessed Everest climbers has died

World’s most dangerous job: A Sherpa on Everest

One of the most experienced Sherpas to scale Everest, Lakpa Rita talks misconceptions, being buried alive and why clients just don't listen. Pulling no punches, he reveals about difficult clients, the best preparation and why there are no certainties when mounting the world's highest peak.

World’s most dangerous job: A Sherpa on Everest