Four British climbers made it from London to the peak in under five days after preparations that included inhaling xenon gas.

Yesterday's Everest Day celebrations in Kathmandu marked both the 72nd anniversary of the peak's first ascent and the ...

A new proposal from Nepal aims to tighten requirements and improve climber safety on the world's tallest peak, but such ...

A British climber who scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world's ...

Rescuers and expedition operators in Base Camp buzzed with enthusiasm on the evening of Wednesday, May 14 after a helicopter pilot executed a daring rescue high on the slopes of Mount Everest.

Along Everest’s cliffs, as an example, I discovered what I thought was unimaginable: climbing autorotation!? With no power from the engine, the helicopter was sometimes pushed up for several minutes ...

With Mount Everest standing at a mighty 29,032 feet high, and with the maneuverability and landing versatility of a helicopter in mind, it is conceivable for a chopper to land on the summit.

So far three helicopter companies — Simrik Air, Air Dynasty, and Heli Everest — have registered their helicopters with the rural municipality, he said. Annapurna Base Camp area, a protected ...

Nepali airlines have resumed rescue helicopter flights to the Everest region, an aviation industry official announced on Tuesday, following weeks of suspension prompted by protests from locals ...

Kathmandu (AFP) – Nepali airlines have resumed rescue helicopter flights to the Everest region, an aviation industry official announced Tuesday, following weeks of suspension prompted by ...