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Kesav Suneesh, a 21-year-old from Kerala, achieved his dream of reaching Everest Base Camp with just ₹16,000, funded by savings from humble jobs. His journey highlights resilience, discipline, and the power of breaking down big ambitions into achievable steps. Despite setbacks, Kesav's persistence proves that scarcity need not limit extraordinary dreams.

A young climber, Xavier Ladouceur, shared a harrowing account of an avalanche near the Khumbu Icefall on Mount Everest, detailing the fear, rescue efforts, and emotional impact. The incident occurred amidst challenging conditions and a delayed climbing season, highlighting the inherent dangers of the route and the importance of respect for the mountain.

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High-altitude trekking demands more than physical strength; humility and patience are key. Elite athletes can falter, while everyday hikers thrive by respecting the mountain's pace. Altitude sickness is a biological response, not a weakness, and early communication with guides is vital. Mental fortitude, consistent eating, and prioritizing descent over summit glory are crucial for survival and a transformative experience.

Pallavi Kumar Aggarwal, now Mira, overcame a severe knee injury that doctors said would prevent her from walking or running again. She embraced veganism, Kriya Yoga, and Ayurveda, transforming her health and life. Mira went on to complete the Ladakh Marathon and trek to Everest Base Camp.

Nepal's Everest climbing season begins amidst a massive insurance fraud investigation. Authorities are probing a scheme involving guides, helicopter operators, and hospital staff accused of faking medical emergencies to claim nearly $20 million. Over 300 fake rescues are suspected, with 32 individuals charged. This scandal threatens international insurer confidence in Nepal's rescue operations.

Trekkers given food that induced nausea, weakened them so they couldn't continue on foot & needed emergency flights

Trekkers given food that induced nausea, weakened them so they couldn't continue on foot & needed emergency flights

Bhawna Dheriya, physical education student of Bhopal based VNS College affiliated to Barkatullah University, completed the Mt everest summit on Wednesday.

Kami Rita, known as the Everest Man, has successfully climbed Mount Everest for the 31st time. He broke his own record after thirty years since his first summit. As a guide for the Indian Army Adventure Wing Everest Expedition, he reached the summit in good health. His mountaineering journey started in 1992.

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The everest summiteers Association, Kathmandu, an organisation to bring together local climbers from environmental, social and safety awareness throughout the Himalayas, has applauded the efforts of Indian civilians in their attempts to scale the Mount Everest, as against many countries where only people from defence background attempt to conquer the peak.

West Bengal Police constable Lakshmikanta Mandal, part of Kolkata Police commissioner's security, successfully summited Mount Everest alongside visually impaired Chhonzin Angmo. He is the fourth climber from Bengal to achieve this feat in four days. Mandal, supported by his department, trained rigorously, having previously conquered Pinnacle Peak in Ladakh.

A Kenyan climber has died close to Everest's summit and his Nepali guide is missing, a tourism official said Thursday, taking this season's toll on the world's highest mountain to at least three. Two more climbers, one French and one Nepali, have died this season on Makalu, the world's fifth-highest peak.

A pall of gloom descended on Bengal's mountaineering community as Subrata Ghosh went missing on Everest after summiting, likely in the 'death zone'. While Rumpa Das and Soumen Sarkar successfully returned, Ghosh's late summit and subsequent disappearance prompted a search operation. High altitude risks and oxygen depletion contribute to the dangers faced by climbers in this perilous region.

Kami Rita Sherpa, a 49-year-old veteran Nepali sherpa has scaled Mount Everest for the 23rd time, breaking his own record in reaching atop the world’s highest peak. He summited 22nd time last year to set record of most summits on Mt. Everest. Rita has been climbing the Mount Everest since 1994.

The first female amputee to summit Mount Everest, Lucknow’s Arunima Sinha recalls her association with fellow UPite and mountaineer Ravi Kumar, who died after summiting the world’s highest peak earlier this week.

The Pune police couple accused of faking their Everest feat allegedly morphed summit pictures of Kolkata-based mountaineer Satyarup Sidhanta, says a complaint filed with Pune cops.

Narender Singh Yadav claimed to have reached the top of the 8,849-metre (29,032-foot) mountain in May 2016. But photos of the 26-year-old at the summit were later shown to have been digitally altered, prompting the Nepal government to revoke recognition of his feat. His six-year backdated ban ended on May 20. Seven days later, he was on the summit.

Bengal's climber Piyali Basak, who is out on an expedition to Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse, made it to the Everest (8,849 metres) summit on Sunday morning. Basak, who attempted the summit without supplementary oxygen, had to be given external oxygen support after she crossed 8,450 metres. Basak, a teacher from Chandernagore, will leave for the Lhotse summit after she reaches camp 2.

Bengal’s climber Piyali Basak, who is out on an expedition to Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse, made it to the Everest (8,849 meters) summit on Sunday morning. Basak, who attempted the summit without supplementary oxygen, had to be given external oxygen support after she crossed 8,450 meters.

Sherpa Palchen Tamang, accompanying Subrata Ghosh, recounted the harrowing everest summit. Ghosh, weakened and disoriented near Hillary Step, refused to move despite Tamang's efforts. Exhausted and with dwindling oxygen, Tamang spent hours trying to move Ghosh, but was ultimately forced to descend alone, suffering hallucinations and frostbite during his own difficult return to camp.

Marking a momentous occasion after 13 years, the Indian Naval Ensign was again planted atop Mount Everest at 7.15am on Sunday as part of the Navy's Mission Everest 2017.

Mount Everest is higher than previously thought, Nepal and China said on Tuesday, settling a long-running conflict over the height of the world's tallest peak that straddles their shared border. Kathmandu and Beijing had differed over its exact height but after each sent an expedition of surveyors to the summit they have agreed that the official height is 8,848.86 metres (29,031.69 ft)