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Year: 2016

December 30, 2016December 31, 2016Everest, Everest News, Everest Popular Posts

Everest by the Numbers: 2017 Edition

Everest Summits & Deaths 1922-2016

For those who follow Everest closely, the arrival of the official summit numbers is always a milestone. The Himalayan Database was updated with […]

December 18, 2016December 31, 2017Everest, Everest 2017 Coverage

How Much Does it Cost to Climb Mount Everest? – 2017 Edition

Kami at ladder in Everest 2016 Icefall

“How much does it cost to climb Mount Everest?” This is a popular question I get after a speaking engagement. The short answer is a […]

December 17, 2016March 8, 2017Climbing News, Everest, Everest 2017 Coverage, Everest News

Everest Winter, No O’s Attempt!

Everest Alpineglow

A huge program has been announced by Alex Txikon who may be one of the few climbers on the planet qualified to attempt climbing […]

December 16, 2016December 17, 2016Everest, Everest News

I Want to Climb Mt. Everest

Alan on the summit of Everest May 21, 2011 5:00AM

“I Want to Climb Mt. Everest” is one of the top hits I get for my website and in emails. I understand. […]

December 8, 2016December 9, 2016Climbing News, Summit Coach

Gear: winter Layers

With winter about to launch in full, and the upper United States experiencing an Arctic cold wave, I thought now is a […]

November 28, 2016November 29, 2016Climbing News

Sherpa Death on Ama Dablam

Ama Dablam

Sad news from Nepal’s Ama Dablam. A relatively small earthquake, 5.4 in magnitude centered near Namche Bazaar, triggered the release of a few […]

November 24, 2016November 27, 2016Musings

Happy Thanksgiving

Alan Arnette

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends who are celebrating this American holiday. This year, 2016, is a bit special for some happy […]

November 22, 2016November 23, 2016Everest News

China to Make Everest Base Camp Into Tourist Destination

Everest West Ridge from Tibet (courtsey research)

For as long as Everest has been climbed, there has been a competition between China and Nepal. Now with China’s recent announcement of building […]

November 14, 2016February 18, 2017Climbing News, Everest, Everest 2017 Coverage, Everest News, Interview

The State of Everest: A Conversation with Dave Hahn

Dave Hahn

With only six months to go before climbers head to Nepal and Tibet for the annual spring climb of Mt. Everest, Dave […]

November 10, 2016November 12, 2016Alzheimer's

Encouraging Alzheimer’s News

Mom

I spoke at an Alzheimer’s conference last week and had a chance to listen to expert speakers on the latest research news. I am […]

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