Planning a trekking trip to Nepal? While the stunning scenery and exhilarating experience might be on your mind, it’s important not to overlook the importance of insurance for trekking in Nepal. Trekking can be a physically demanding activity, and accidents…
In 1924, Andrew Irvine and George Mallory set out to summit the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. However, their endeavor took a dark turn as they mysteriously vanished while approaching the summit. However, during their climb, Andrew ‘Sandy’ Irvine and…
Russell Reginald Brice, born on July 3, 1952, is a renowned mountaineer from New Zealand. He operates Himalayan Experience, the preeminent and highly advanced guiding venture on Mount Everest. Widely recognized as Himex, this enterprise has led 17 expeditions to…
Mark Joseph Inglis was born on September 27, 1959. He is a multi-talented individual from New Zealand, who is widely recognized as a mountaineer, researcher, winemaker, and motivational speaker. Mark Inglis’ remarkable feat as the first double amputee to conquer…
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…