Sherpas (Himalayan People)

They Inhaled a Gas and Scaled Everest in Days. Is It the Future of Mountaineering?

A group of British men went from London to the summit of Everest and back in less than a week with the help of xenon gas. Mountaineers and the Nepalese government weren’t pleased.

By Jonathan Wolfe and Bhadra Sharma

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Drones Will Do Some Schlepping for Sherpas on Mount Everest

The devices will be used to airlift heavy, dangerous loads normally carried by mountain guides. They might even deliver a hot meal or two.

By Bhadra Sharma and Mujib Mashal

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The Stomach-Dropping, Heart-Tugging Appeal of Climbing Documentaries

“Skywalkers” and “Mountain Queen” are strong entries in a genre with great appeal to viewers who themselves might prefer to be sitting.

By Alissa Wilkinson

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At Least 5 Mount Everest Climbers Dead in this Summit Season

Unnerving videos have circulated, showing a snarl of climbers on the summit ridge even as fewer permits were issued this year. Eighteen climbers died in 2023.

By Isabella Kwai and Bhadra Sharma