Scientists have for the first time in 185 years confirmed the presence of the Asian small-clawed otter in Nepal, thrilling ...

Despite this, Abolfazl Gozali of Iran and Sanu Sherpa of Nepal have trekked for six days up the frigid Barun Valley to Makalu Base Camp. They are basing themselves in the "lower" camp at 4,800m.

He joined The Mountain Institute (TMI) in 1990 as Environmental Advisor, working as Co-Manager of the Makalu-Barun National Park (Nepal Programs), Founder and Director of Andean Programs, Director of ...