Everest 2017: Catching up with Russell Brice
Russell Brice has one of the most recognized names associated with Everest. As I mentioned in an interview I did with Russ […]
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Everest 2017: Climbers Battle the Winds, Health and Tragedy
Everest continue to challenge teams on both sides with high winds and snow squalls. Some teams continue to push while others are content to […]
Everest 2017: Sherpa Unrest while Climbers Rush to Acclimatize
With the winds finally calming, teams are making serious progress reaching 7000 meters for acclimatization, meanwhile the Sherpas staged a protest at […]
Everest 2017: Climbing Resumes after Winds and Tragedy
While 2017 has been what I term a “normal” season, as we enter the midpoint on May 1st, there are signs of trouble. […]
Everest 2017: Ueli Steck Dies on Nuptse – Updated
Horribly tragic news is coming in that Swiss climber, Ueli Steck, 40, has died on Nuptse near Camp 1 Camp 2 off the […]
Everest 2017: Weekend Update April 30
Breaking Sunday 30 April: Ueli Steck dies on Nuptse acclimatising for Everest-Lhotse traverse Posted on Saturday 29 April: It has been another good […]
Everest 2017: The ‘other’ Himalayan Mountains Update
While many people focus on Everest, which is proceeding with a no-drama, normal season, there is significant activity on many of the […]
Everest 2017: 1st Acclimitization Completed
The first round of acclimatization rotations are mostly completed on both sides of Everest. Not be be repetitive, but this season continues […]
Everest 2017: Climbing and Remembering
We enter the last week of April in a somewhat somber mood. Teams on both sides are spread from base camps up […]
Everest 2017: Weekend Update April 23
Another week is completed on Everest and the season has a normal, no drama feel to it – thankfully. The fixed ropes are […]