Trekking insurance is a type of travel insurance designed to provide coverage for adventure travelers. Knowing what trekking insurance is and what it will cover is essential to staying protected at high elevations. Moreover, it is typically an add on…
Sandy Hill Pittman was a survivor of the 1996 Mount Everest Disaster. When Sandy Hill Pittman reached the highly coveted summit of Mount Everest around 2:30 P.M. on May 10, she didn’t waste any time celebrating, despite it being a…
Neal Beidleman, a renowned mountaineer, has found it challenging to escape the shadow of Mount Everest. The tragic events of the May 1996 Everest Disaster, have left a lasting impression on climbers. Beidleman is no different, working as one of…
Andy Harris, a guide for Rob Hall’s Adventure Consultants group, found himself in a tragic situation during the 1996 Mount Everest Disaster. Despite the possibility of his survival, he made the decision to go back and assist his colleagues who…
Anatoli Nikolaevich Boukreev (1958-1997) was a renowned mountaineer from the former Soviet Union (Kazakhstan). He achieved remarkable feats in the world of mountaineering, successfully scaling 10 of the 14 eight-thousander peaks without the use of supplemental oxygen. Between 1989 and…
Yasuko Namba, a Japanese businesswoman employed by Federal Express, was the second Japanese woman to conquer Mount Everest and complete the Seven Summits. As a member of Rob Hall’s Adventure Consultants team, Namba successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest…
On May 10, 1996, one of the most disastrous events ever recorded in Everest’s history unfolded. Beck Weathers found himself facing a life-or-death struggle high on the slopes of the mountain. Trapped amidst a relentless blizzard, Weathers struggled to survive…
Doug Hansen, an American climber and postal worker, tragically lost his life during the 1996 Mount Everest Disaster. Hansen, dubbed “mailman” due to his occupation, joined Rob Hall’s Adventure Consultants team with the aim of summiting Everest that season. Regrettably, the…
Samode Palace, Samode Haveli, and Samode Bagh (Garden) are heritage buildings located in the Pink City of India. They were built by noble families who had titles like ‘Maha Rawal’ or ‘Maha Saheb’. These buildings have a long history of…
Situated in Amer, Rajasthan, India, Amer Fort, also known as Amber Fort, stands as a magnificent fortress. Amer, a charming town spanning an area of 4 square kilometers (1.5 sq mi), lies merely 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) away from Jaipur,…