Japanese Climber Evac’d off Everest after Abandoned West Ridge Attempt
Nobukazu Kuriki who was climbing Everest’s West Ridge alone, try no supplemental O’s, was evacuated from Camp 2 in the Western Cwm […]
Category: Everest News
What is Wrong with Everest
An opinion piece … Everest is not for the inexperienced, the novice or someone looking for a walk-up. There, I stated the […]
Dramatic Increase for Everest North Permits
In a dramatic increase, physician the China Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA) has notified operators that they will increase the permit costs for […]
Update: Lama Geshe back in Pangaboche
I am very pleased to pass on this note from Lama Geshe’s son, Jigme, on the condition of his father, Lama Geshe. […]
A Visual Tour of Everest
I often write about Everest but it takes a lot of words and sometimes, as they say, a picture is worth a […]
The Four Phases Of Everest
When I prepare for any big climb, ambulance I like to break it into parts and visualize each section. I try to […]
Decisions on Everest
Climbing Everest is a thousand tiny decisions and one major one. It all starts with the day you decide to climb – […]
Comparing the Routes of Everest
Climbers are packing their duffels, continuing their training and practicing their goodbyes. They leave for Kathmandu in about a month. By now […]
Everest 2011 Approaches
I know I am busy with my preparations for Everest in a little over a month and so are many others. There […]
Will 3G Cell Phones Replace Sat Phones on Everest?
I think the answer to “Can you hear me now?” will soon be “You are WHERE!” Well perhaps the summit of Mt. […]