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Why you’ve probably never heard of the first woman to summit Everest

ANALYSIS: She reached the peak 50 years ago this week, but there are few anniversary celebrations, writes Jenny Hall

The Independent UK

Fifty years ago, Junko Tabei became the first woman to summit Everest – why do so few people know her story?

It was May 4 1975. The Japanese Women’s Everest Expedition team had been living at a high altitude for six weeks, and were less than a week away from their scheduled bid for the summit of Mount Everest. Exhausted, having established camp five at just below 8,000m on the south…

The Conversation

Former Royal Marine completes ‘world’s longest triathlon’ at Everest summit

Mitch Hutchcraft set off from Dover last September and reached the summit of Mount Everest on Sunday.

Evening Standard

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Ex-Royal Marine completes ‘world’s longest triathlon’ at Everest summit

Mitch Hutchcraft swam across the Channel, cycled to India and ran to Nepal, covering 8,000 miles, to raise money for charity

The Guardian - UK

I'm trekking to Everest Base Camp next week – should I be nervous?

I ask my friends in high places for their best advice to help me prepare

Advnture

What was the 1996 Everest disaster? The chain of events that claimed eight lives and sparked never-ending controversy

On its anniversary we look at one of the deadliest days in mountaineering history

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Pro wrestler, who claims to have set new world record performing skateboard stunt midway through Mount Everest climb, successfully summits

Samuel Ratsch, better known as wrestler Darby Allin, reckons he performed the world's highest kickflip. Despite being an inexperienced climber, he's successfully reached the peak

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"Running up a mountain like a bird spreading its wings": Karl Egloff's quest to become the fastest man to climb the seven summits

The 44-year-old speed climber has Mount Everest in his sights as he strives to become the fastest to climb the tallest mountains on all seven continents

Advnture

Inexperienced climbers could be banned from scaling Mount Everest in move to reduce deaths and overcrowding

Climbers hoping to scale the world's tallest mountain may need to climb another 7,000m+ peak in Nepal first to receive a permit

Advnture

Former Royal Marine tackling world’s longest triathlon from UK to Everest’s peak

Mitch Hutchcraft set off from Dover in September and is now preparing for his climb to the summit of Everest.

Evening Standard

New requirement to limit how many people climb Mount Everest

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The Independent UK

Nepal announces major rule change for anyone who wants to climb Everest

New bill criticised by international expedition organisers for only allowing certificates from Nepali mountain peaks

The Independent UK

Manaslu Circuit or Everest Base Camp Trek: Which is right for you?

If you’re seeking an unforgettable Himalayan adventure that combines raw natural beauty, authentic culture, and the challenge of high-altitude trekking, two names should be at the top of your list: Manaslu Circuit Trek and the Everest Base Camp Trek. Each trek is a world of its own, offering distinct landscapes,…

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Sherpa climber set to break his own record for ascents of Mount Everest

Rita departed Kathmandu on Sunday to lead a climbing expedition to the 8,849-meter summit

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“Xenon won’t propel us to the top, but it will protect us as we climb fast” - British politician plans to summit Everest using controversial gas

Lawmaker Al Carns and three ex-special forces pals want to summit the world's tallest mountain just four days after leaving home

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"Everest’s allure is timeless": permits to scale world's highest peak are selling twice as fast as they did in 2024

Tour operators predict a record-breaking season before the huge price hike in September

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What is a crux in climbing? Getting to grips with hardest parts of the ascent

We reveal how the crux impacts the overall grade of a route and consider famous examples from climbing history

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Could drones really replace sherpas on Everest? Successful trials see drones carry 33lbs of equipment to Camp 1

The return trips could be used to remove trash from the mountain, but not everyone approves

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Netflix just got this intense thriller movie based on a shocking true story — and it’s already crashed the top 10

Netflix just added the gripping survival thriller “Everest” and it's already crashed the top 10. Here’s why you need to stream it now.

Evening Standard

'This is bold, and we've got to succeed': inside Mission: Everest and their record-breaking ascent attempt

Minister for Veterans and People Al Carns is among the team of ex-Special Forces soldiers aiming to climb Everest in a record-breaking seven days

Evening Standard

MP to attempt to reach summit of Everest and return to London in seven days

Alistair Carns, with three special forces veterans, hopes to travel from London to the summit of Everest and back within one week.

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Who is Conrad Anker? The American 'rock star' climber who discovered George Mallory’s body on Everest

From discovering Mallory to losing his best friend in an avalanche on Shishapangma, Conrad Anker’s career in the mountains is one of extreme highs and lows

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Who was Ueli Steck? The “Swiss Machine” mountaineer who broke records on the world’s most iconic peaks

Ueli Steck’s warm character, insatiable drive and astonishing climbs made him one of the greatest climbers and mountaineers of the modern era

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Daredevil climbers banned from ascending Mount Everest without support

As of September, everyone on the mountain must be accompanied by an expert guide, improving safety but potentially jeopardizing record attempts

International Business Times

Nepal Resumes Rescue Helicopter Flights To Mount Everest

Nepali airlines have resumed rescue helicopter flights to the Everest region, an aviation industry official announced Tuesday, following weeks of suspension prompted by protests from locals citing environmental impact and loss of income from trekkers.

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