Deep within Earth’s mantle lie two enormous regions, often referred to as "islands," which are the size of continents.

Rising Prices, New Rules on Mount Everest The allure of climbing Mount Everest, since the first ascent in 1953, continues to escalate, resulting in overcrowding ...

Since Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first conquered Everest in 1953, the mountain has been the ultimate challenge for any climber. But as the prospect of humanity spreading throughout the ...

More than 340 people have died trying to climb Mount Everest, according to Nepalese officials, so finding human remains on the mountain is not exactly uncommon. However, the discovery of a frozen ...

Mount Everest stands at 29,032 feet, the highest point on Earth. It’s a symbol of human dreams and goals. Since 1953, about 4,000 climbers have reached its top. This mountain, known as Sagarmatha in ...

Nepal will increase the permit fees for climbing Mount Everest by more than 35%, making the world’s tallest peak more ...

Nepal will increase the permit fees for climbing Mount Everest by more than 35%, making the world’s tallest peak more expensive for mountaineers for the first time in nearly a decade ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Everest climbing-guide services — often provided by people of the Sherpa ethnic group — can cost $10,000 per expedition. At this price, the guide takes ...

Maybe you want to get more active or spend more time outdoors. Well, a Michigan couple can cross “climbing Mount Everest” off the list as they became the first married couple from Michigan to ...