Everest 2014: Moving a Small City
Many people focus on the climbers when thinking about Everest, and rightfully so. However supporting those climbers is a massive exercise in […]
Year: 2014
Everest 2014: The Pre-Season Frenzy
In my 12 years of covering Everest, I have never seen so much early interest from the mainstream media, not to mention […]
Everest 2014: Weekend Update March 23 – Transitions
Transitions: where an end meets a beginning; where a beginning meets an end. This is when emotions are fueled, salve relationships defined, […]
Everest 2014: Predicting Tropical Storms and Massive Snowfalls at Everest
Guest post by Michael Fagin Most of the discussion of Mt. Everest weather revolves around when we will have that prefect weather window […]
Everest 2014: Sherpas Arrive at Base Camp
Right on schedule, look the Sherpas have arrived at Everest Base Camp (EBC) to begin establishing the route and camps. To reserve […]
Everest 2014: Interview with Greg Paul and his New Knees
How often do we have an ache, sit down or just stop. As I like to ask “Are you hurt or are […]
Everest 2014: Nothing Left Unsaid
For many climbers, medical people, they will be leaving their homes and families for Everest in less than a month. This can […]
Everest 2014: Nepal Takes Control of Everest, and Climbers
The criticisms surrounding Everest appear to have had an impact on the Nepal Ministry of Tourism with new, and somewhat concerning, policy […]
Everest 2014: Ellis Stewart – Never Giving Up
As Everest 2014 approaches, climbers all around the world are training hard, medicine reviewing gear and enjoying their last weeks sleeping in […]
Everest 2014: Can I be Rescued on Everest?
A common question for Everest climbers is if they can be rescued. Yes, s rescues are available by human power and with […]