One climbing team remains on Makalu. Annapurna I, standing at 8,091 meters (26,545 feet) in the Himalayas of Nepal, is the 10th highest mountain in the world and the first of the eight-thousanders ...

All of the tallest mountains in the world are located in Asia, either in the Himalayas or the Karakorum ranges. Of the 10 ...

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

The successful British ascent of the South Face of Annapurna in West Nepal in 1970 was considered the most difficult climb in ...

Makalu Climbing Team Retreats Shy of Summit With the retreat of the climbing team attempting a winter ascent on Makalu, the ...

Kuntner was climbing up from Camp 2 together with Abele ... his latest achievement being Lhotse on 15 May 2004. Annapurna should have been completion of the highest mountains in the world. Christian ...

The breathtaking natural scenery and towering mountain peaks make Nepal an ideal trekking destination for all international ...

Strong winds are always a problem in 8,000m climbing, but especially in winter, when they're even stronger. We review the ...

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

two avalanches rocketed down the steep slopes of Annapurna over the weekend above Camp 2. The first avalanche missed the only climbing team remaining on the mountain. A second avalanche hit ...

The pristine mountain range will enjoy a ... Annapurna (26,545 ft.). Alex Txikon discontinued his climb after suffering health problems. Waldemar Kowalewski of Poland and Mattia Conte of Italy ...