Spiders with smiley-shaped patterns were thought to only be found in the Hawaiian Islands.
Annapurna is a dangerous and difficult climb, and the avalanche-prone Himalayan peak has a higher death rate than Everest
Nepal celebrated on Tuesday 75 years since the first ascent of Mount Annapurna, the 10th highest peak in the world, led by French climber Maur…
The collapse of the Birch glacier largely destroyed Blatten, but the evacuation of its 300 residents averted mass casualties
The collapse of the Swiss Birch glacier serves as a chilling warning of the escalating dangers faced by communities worldwide living under the…
Nepali guide Kami Rita Sherpa reached the peak of the world's highest mountain for a record 31st time on Tuesday
Graphic on the 14 peaks in the Himalayas that are over 8,000 m high
Nepal has issued more than 1,100 permits for mountaineers this season, including 458 for Everest, earning more than $5 million in royalties
A 55-year-old Nepali climber dubbed "Everest Man" reached the peak of the world's highest mountain for a record 31st time on Tuesday, more tha…
Nepal is home to eight of the world's 10 highest peaks and welcomes hundreds of climbers each spring