An unexpected expedition will attempt Makalu in winter. Abolfazl Ghozali of Iran has just arrived in Nepal to climb the world's fifth-highest peak, guided by Sanu Sherpa. Gholazi, 62, has climbed ...

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 ...