Everest by the Numbers: 2017 Edition
For those who follow Everest closely, the arrival of the official summit numbers is always a milestone. The Himalayan Database was updated with […]
Year: 2016
How Much Does it Cost to Climb Mount Everest? – 2017 Edition
“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 […]
Everest Winter, No O’s Attempt!
A huge program has been announced by Alex Txikon who may be one of the few climbers on the planet qualified to attempt climbing […]
I Want to Climb Mt. Everest
“I Want to Climb Mt. Everest” is one of the top hits I get for my website and in emails. I understand. […]
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 […]
Sherpa Death on 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 […]
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends who are celebrating this American holiday. This year, 2016, is a bit special for some happy […]
China to Make Everest Base Camp Into Tourist Destination
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 […]
The State of Everest: A Conversation with Dave Hahn
With only six months to go before climbers head to Nepal and Tibet for the annual spring climb of Mt. Everest, Dave […]
Encouraging Alzheimer’s News
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 […]