From the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas in the north to a top 10 paradise at Kerala in the south, India has something to offer every traveler. With so many options for tourists, it can be difficult to figure out…
Lhakpa Sherpa holds the record for the most ascents of Mount Everest by a woman, having reached its summit 10 times. Her tenth climb, a record-breaking achievement, occurred on May 12, 2022. It was financed through a crowd-funding campaign. In…
Phurba Tashi Sherpa was born in 1971 and lives in Khumjung, Nepal with his family. He started as a cook’s assistant on mountain expeditions, following his father’s path. He’s known for climbing Mount Everest a record 21 times, including three…
Ang Tharkay (1907 – 28 July 1981), a prominent Nepalese climber, served as a sherpa and sirdar for numerous Himalayan expeditions. He was widely acknowledged as the preeminent sherpa of his time. He also played a pivotal role in introducing…
Lhakpa Gelu, is a renowned Nepalese Sherpa climber, born in Jubing – 1, KhariKhola, Solukhumbu, Nepal. He achieved international recognition for setting a world record by ascending Mount Everest, in 10 hours, 56 minutes, and 46 seconds. This accomplishment marked…
Climbing Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, remained an elusive challenge for many mountaineers until 1953. It was in this year that Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay achieved the remarkable feat of being the first to reach the summit. …
Sherpas are highly esteemed as elite mountaineers and local experts, particularly in the Himalayan region. Some of the most famous sherpas in mountaineering history have earned international recognition for their remarkable achievements on the world’s highest peaks. They played a…
Helicopters are capable of making routine landings at Everest Camp 2, situated at an elevation of 21,000 feet (6,400 meters), for the purpose of transferring and evacuating climbers. Beyond this altitude, the air becomes too thin. Resulting in reduced air…
Henry Bradford Washburn Jr. (June 7, 1910 – January 10, 2007) was a notable American explorer, mountaineer, photographer, and cartographer. He played a pivotal role in the establishment and transformation of the Boston Museum of Science. From 1939 to 1980,…
Born in France in 1979, Marco Siffredi nicknamed the “l’Ange Blond.” (The Blond Angel) was a celebrated snowboarder whose name became synonymous with extreme mountain sports. His fearless spirit led him to conquer some of the planet’s highest peaks, most…