Highest Helicopter Rescue on Everest

Highest Helicopter Rescue on Everest

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…

James Ramsey Ullman: The Writer and Mountaineer

James Ramsey Ullman: The Writer and Mountaineer

With his legacy shaped by his mountaineering and literary excellence, James Ramsey Ullman led a captivating life of adventure. Born in 1907 Ullman’s life encompassed a unique fusion of mountaineering expeditions and prolific writing endeavors. His significance deepened as a…

Tengboche Monastery: The Largest Monastery in Khumbu

Tengboche Monastery

Amidst the cluster of monasteries in the area, Tengboche Monastery occupies a prominent position as a key Buddhist institution. It is celebrated for its profound cultural and historical importance. Reverently referred to as Tengboche Monastery or Thyangboche Monastery, and also…