Mount Everest5 days agoJim Whittaker, first American to Mount Everest summit, dies aged 97The lifelong outdoors advocate and former president of retailer REI returned to Everest decades later with his son.5 days ago3 Apr 2026Everest summit attempt for breast cancer patientUniversity of Leeds professor Dr Shaunna Burke is set for a new challenge, to summit Everest.3 Apr 202622 Mar 2026'It's a lot of money for a tin of beef dripping'Graham Keene says the 70-year-old can will be a "good prop" to tell people about the expedition.22 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Man told he would not live past four to climb EverestArchie Thompson who is diagnosied with MOMO syndrome is climbing Mount Everest for charity.17 Mar 202612 Feb 2026Dad of deaf Coronation Street star to tackle EverestMichael Woods says he is inspired by his actor son Joseph, who plays Aled Winter-Brown.12 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Couple conquer Everest trek for air ambulanceJanet and Jonathon Goodman, from Northallerton, scale 5,364m to reach Mount Everest Base Camp.3 Feb 202629 Jan 2026Deafblind woman counting down to Everest climbKarolina Pakenaite, 29, has Usher syndrome which causes progressive hearing and sight loss.29 Jan 202629 Dec 2025Nepal to scrap 'failed' Mount Everest waste deposit schemeUnder the scheme, climbers paid a $4,000 deposit that was returned if they brought 8kg of waste down the mountain.29 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Skydiving over EverestHans Donner says he felt like Superman.9 Dec 2025...
