Back then, it was a regional list, conceived as an objective way to determine which mountains in the Indonesian archipelago would probably be worth attempting to hike at weekends. We developed the ...

A rare photograph of Mount Everest captured from the space shuttle Columbia during the 1996 STS-80 mission is shared by NASA.

The Majestic Summit Mount Everest, known as Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma in Tibet, stands as the tallest mountain in ...

At the top of the world, there is a sea—the remains of one, at least. The summit rocks of Mount Everest, the highest ...

As the Diplomat reports, leisure helicopter rides have been banned since January 1 in Nepal's Sagarmatha National Park.

Tucked away in the French Alps, Ecrins National Park is a stunning, untamed wilderness of snow-capped summits, glacial ...

Introduction Nepal, home to eight of the arena’s 14 highest peaks, is a the accommodation of the glorified soul for trekkers ...

Annapurna Circuit Trek Overview The Annapurna Circuit trek is one of Nepal’s most iconic and awe-inspiring trekking routes, ...

The Earth's Furnace There's a reason why Death Valley is named as such. S. 7°C). Venturing into this harsh landscape without adequate preparation can quickly lead to dehydration, heatstroke, or even ...

Or at least on top of Twentynine Palms, which is pretty impressive in its own right. The views stretch out for miles, showcasing the rugged beauty of the Mojave Desert. It’s like someone took all the ...

But they have also been used to give mountaineering teams and tourists a shortcut over challenging terrain in the Sagarmatha National Park, home to Mount Everest, the world's highest peak.

The harsh conditions on Mount Everest have claimed over 300 lives ... On top of the unbearable temperature, the volcanic landscape is home to lava lakes, sulfur springs, and volatile geysers ...