Climbing Season Climbing season in the Himalayas predominately takes place just twice per year when the Jetstream subsides above the Himala ...

At the end of December Simone Moro from Italy and Denis Urubko from Kazakhistan will attempt the first winter ascent of Makalu 8463m (Himalaya, Nepal), the fifth highest mountain in the world. Much is ...

The good weather spell that started last week seems to be holding out enabling many mountaineers to reach the various summits including Everest and Makalu. Jean-Christophe Lafaille and Inurrategi ...

The biggest problem on Makalu was the freezing wind. Considered one of the most difficult mountains in the world ... mountaineers in the history of the Himalayan ascents to get the wrong peak ...

Mountains are a bit like icebergs ... according to the study. Other Himalayan peaks, such as Lhotse and Makalu, are also affected. In fact, the authors say Makalu is located closest to the Arun ...

A devastating earthquake of 7.1 magnitude has hit the mountainous region of Tibet, close to the border with Nepal, claiming ...