New Height for Everest
After a few years of work, and suspense, China and Nepal jointly announced that they have an updated measurement for Mt. Everest, and both countries agree on it. Drum roll: The new measurement is
Category: Climbing News
Winter K2 Teams Travel to Base Camp, Doug Scott Dies
Climbing Legend Doug Scott Dies and more teams leave for Winter K2
First K2 Winter Team at Base Camp
The first team has arrived at K2 base camp for their winter attempt. The rest have yet to arrive in Pakistan.
Nepal to Run K2 this Winter!
It’s going to be crowded this year on K2! Yet another high-profile team from Nepal has announced their intentions to grab bragging rights for the first winter summit of the world’s second-highest peak. This goal was once the domain of Russians and Poles but now it all about Nepalese. Here’s the rundown:
Garrett Madison Discusses: Everest Hanging Serac, 2020 Ama Dablam, Lawsuit and Everest 2021
Garrett Madison Interview: Rare 2020 summit in Nepal. Update on the teetering serac over the Khumbu Icefall (there is news!), Everest 2021, and update on the lawsuit.
Mingma G Sherpa to Attempt Winter K2
K2, the only 8000er not summited in Winter, will be busy this 2020/21 season. As of this post, there will be at least four separate teams, the most ever for the world’s second-highest peak in the winter, including a rare all Sherpa team hoping to help their community..
Summits in Nepal. First on El Cap.
With Nepal seeing the lowest number of teams in decades due to the COVID crisis, there are a few teams enjoying success. Summits on Ama Dablam. Plus a female first on El Cap.
Climbers Arrive in Nepal, Quarantined, Khumbu Closes now Reopens
Nepal delays foreigners, 8000er Summits for the Privileged. Kili Burning. An Icon death, and Winter K2! A round-up of the latest news.
Nepal Finally Issues Official Entry Requirements
After months of indecision, conflicting information, and false rumors, Nepal’s Ministry of Tourism finally issued rules all foreigners (non-Nepali citizens) must meet as they enter the country, apparently effective October 17, 2020. It includes a 7-day quarantine requirement.
8000er Summits for the Privileged. Kili Burning. Nepal Stalls
Nepal delays foreigners, 8000er Summits for the Privileged. Kili Burning. An Icon death, and Winter K2! A round-up of the latest news.