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Kenton Cool Summits Everest for Record 19th Time

May 18, 2025, 3:59 pm

British climber Kenton Cool has climbed Mount Everest for the 19th time, establishing a new record for non-Sherpa climbers. This recent climb further solidifies his reputation as one of the world’s most successful high-altitude guides.

Iswari Paudel of Himalayan Guides Nepal, the expedition managing company, confirmed that the 51-year-old mountaineer from southwest England arrived at the 8,849-meter peak on Sunday. “He was in good condition and descending from the summit,” Paudel said to the Associated Press.

Cool first climbed Everest in 2004 and has gone back almost annually since then. He missed the 2014 climb when the season was cancelled after an avalanche killed 16 Sherpa guides. He skipped the 2015 climb after an earthquake caused another fatal avalanche that claimed 19 lives. In 2020, a season-long cancellation was mandated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In spite of these interruptions, Cool has never wavered in his commitment to mountaineering. His record is only surpassed by Nepali Sherpa climbers, who have long dominated Everest summits.

The current record for most Everest climbs is 30, which is currently held by Nepali Sherpa guide Kami Rita. He is also on the mountain this year and will soon attempt another summit.

The spring window for climbing attracts hundreds of climbers who wish to access the summit before the onset of monsoon. Climatic conditions after May become much worse, with snow, rain, and violent winds that make any attempts much more dangerous.

Kenton Cool’s achievement is still an inspiration to climbers all over the world, not just due to the numbers, but due to his perseverance and enthusiasm for the mountains.

75 Indian Climbers, Including 12 Women, Approved to Conquer Mount Everest This Season

May 7, 2025, 1:30 am

The Department of Tourism has granted permission to 441 climbers, including 79 women, from 55 countries to climb Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world, this spring. According to the Department of Tourism, the permits are part of a larger effort to accommodate the growing number of adventurers eager to conquer Everest.

Details of Expeditions and Indian Participation

As of Monday, the Department of Tourism, led by Himal Gautam, the Director at the Nepal Tourism Department, confirmed that 44 expeditions from 55 countries have received permission to attempt the climb. Among these climbers, 75 are from India, with 12 of them being women. The Nepalese government has collected a total royalty of Nepalese ₹653.8 million from the issuance of these permits.

Total Number of Climbers and Royalty Collected

In total, the Tourism Department has issued permission for 1,095 climbers to scale 26 different mountain peaks, including Everest, during the spring season. This marks a significant boost in Nepal’s mountaineering tourism, with 114 expeditions from 73 countries receiving clearance for their climbing projects. The royalty collected from these expeditions has totaled Nepalese ₹748.1 million, underscoring the importance of mountaineering to Nepal’s economy.

Everest Summits and Progress of Climbers

To date, more than 8,000 Nepalese and international climbers have successfully summited Mt. Everest. Many climbers have already arrived at Everest’s base camp and are progressing towards higher altitudes in their quest to reach the summit. Some of these are expected to reach the top by May 11 or 12.

Ice doctors are hard at work fixing ropes to assist climbers on their ascent. The team has almost completed the rope fixing up to the South Col and expects to finish the task up to the summit by May 9–10. Nepal’s 8K Expedition, a key player in this operation, has deployed 12 Sherpa guides to ensure the safety and support of climbers on their journey to the top.

2 Mountains 100 Times Bigger Than Everest Found Deep Inside Earth’s Surface!

January 24, 2025, 10:13 am

A groundbreaking discovery published in Nature has revealed the existence of Earth’s largest mountains, located deep beneath the surface on the boundary between Africa and the Pacific Ocean. These newly identified mountains are more than 100 times taller than Mount Everest, with heights reaching approximately 1,000 km, far surpassing the 8.8 km peak of Everest. The research suggests that these peaks are ancient, estimated to be at least 500 million years old, though they could date back as far as the formation of Earth itself, over four billion years ago.

Mysterious Structures Beneath Earth’s Surface

These massive mountains reside on the boundary between Earth’s core and mantle, the semi-solid layer beneath the Earth’s crust. They sit in a region known for a massive “graveyard of tectonic plates,” a product of a process called subduction, where one tectonic plate dives beneath another and sinks deep into the Earth’s interior. Researchers, led by Dr. Arwen Deuss, a seismologist from Utrecht University, remain uncertain about the true nature of these colossal formations, speculating whether they are temporary phenomena or have been present for millions, if not billions, of years.

Dr. Deuss explains, “Nobody knows what they are, and whether they are only a temporary phenomenon, or if they have been sitting there for millions or perhaps even billions of years.”

Seismic Waves Reveal Hidden Peaks

Scientists have long known that massive structures exist deep within the Earth’s mantle, discovered through the analysis of seismic waves caused by large earthquakes. When these waves ripple through the Earth’s interior, they reveal “out-of-tune” patterns when they encounter unusual objects, such as supercontinents or large geological anomalies. These anomalies slow down the seismic waves, creating a distinct sound that helps scientists map the structures beneath the Earth’s surface.

The researchers identified the massive underground mountains by studying how seismic waves behave as they pass through the Earth’s mantle. “We see that seismic waves slow down there,” said Dr. Deuss, referring to the discovery of the formations, now known as Large Low Seismic Velocity Provinces (LLSVPs).

Hotter Than Surrounding Tectonic Plates

The newly discovered mountains are hotter than the surrounding tectonic plates, adding another layer of mystery to their formation. Researchers were initially puzzled by the seismic wave behavior, which showed minimal damping in the LLSVPs, making the seismic “tones” sound unusually loud. In contrast, the cold tectonic slab graveyard showed much more damping, with the seismic waves sounding softer.

Sujania Talavera-Soza, a colleague of Dr. Deuss, explained, “Against our expectations, we found little damping in the LLSVPs, which made the tones sound very loud there. But we did find a lot of damping in the cold slab graveyard, where the tones sounded very soft.” She likened this phenomenon to running in hot weather, where you not only slow down but become more fatigued compared to running in cooler conditions.

Understanding the Age of the Mountains

The study suggests that the mountains are composed of larger mineral grains than the surrounding slabs. These grains are believed to have grown over billions of years, making the LLSVPs much older than the surrounding geological features.

“Those mineral grains do not grow overnight, which can only mean one thing: LLSVPs are lots and lots older than the surrounding slab graveyards,” said Talavera-Soza, highlighting the ancient nature of these massive structures.

A New Frontier in Earth’s Deep Interior

The discovery of these enormous underground mountains opens new avenues for studying the Earth’s deep interior. The findings challenge previous assumptions about the Earth’s mantle and its geological processes, offering new insights into the planet’s formation and evolution.

As researchers continue to unravel the mysteries of these colossal structures, the study provides a glimpse into a hidden world beneath our feet, far beyond the reach of traditional exploration.

Chinese Drone Captured Footage Of Mount Everest: Must Watch

July 13, 2024, 2:31 pm

Chinese drone captured fascinating footage of Mount Everest from above. The drone reportedly ascended 3,500 metres and captured a beautiful view of peak in 4k.

The drone, named DJI Mavic 3 pro, was manufactured by DJI global and recently took a picture of snow covered peak. The captured footage takes over media and mesmerized users. The beauty of Mount Everest left internet in awe.

The Chinese drone begin to fly at the base camp of the mountain, ascended 3,500m around the tallest mountain. It captured HD images of the mountain. The video being 4 minute long begins at the altitude of 3,500 metres and ends at around 8848 metres.

The footage captured mountaineers climbing their way up the tallest mountain. Along with that, one can spot tents of campsites at 6000 metres marks as well.

“That is incredible,” said a user of X(formerly twitter) quoting the video. Another person replied “ It is stunning and awesome. Now we can understand what the top of the Himalayas look like and the hard work it takes to get to the top.” Third person stated “I’m surprised the drone was capable of generating the requisite lift at such altitudes.”

Chinese drone maker @DJIGlobal shared a breathtaking video of its DJI Mavic 3 Pro flying over Mount Everest on Weibo yesterday. The drone ascended 3,500 meters from the base camp to the summit of the highest mountain in the world. pic.twitter.com/Iwyoe45DtS

— Yicai 第一财经 (@yicaichina) July 10, 2024

Mount Everest Cleanup: 11 Tons Of Trash Removed, More Left To Clear

July 7, 2024, 5:49 pm

A recent cleanup mission on Mount Everest, funded by the Nepal government and led by Sherpas and soldiers, has removed 11 tons of garbage, including four bodies and a skeleton. Despite these efforts, Sherpa Ang Babu believes there could still be 40-50 tons of trash remaining at South Col, the camp just before the summit.

The discarded items include old tents, food packaging, gas cartridges, oxygen bottles, tent materials, and climbing ropes, all frozen at the 8,000-meter altitude of South Col. Since the first ascent of Everest in 1953, climbers have left behind a significant amount of debris alongside their footprints.

Recent rules that make climbers take back their trash or lose their deposits, along with more awareness about the environment, have reduced litter lately. But older expeditions didn’t care as much, so trash piled up.

Cleaning up faced big challenges like harsh weather, low oxygen (only a third of normal), and sudden blizzards at South Col. Getting trash out meant carefully digging through frozen ice, and retrieving bodies, some frozen for years, needed a lot of hard work and endurance.

One body was found deeply frozen in ice near South Col, requiring a two-day effort to retrieve amid challenging weather. Another body, located higher at 8,400 meters, took 18 hours to transport to Camp 2 for helicopter evacuation to Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital for identification.

Out of the 11 tons of garbage cleared, three tons of biodegradable items were given to nearby villages, while the remaining eight tons were transported to Kathmandu using porters, yaks, and trucks. In Kathmandu, the waste was sorted for recycling by Agni Ventures, the managing agency for recyclable materials.

Among the items recovered, the oldest waste found dated back to 1957, including rechargeable batteries used for torch lights, revealing the enduring environmental impact of expeditions to Everest.

According to Sushil Khadga from Agni Ventures, the main reason for leaving trash behind is the extreme difficulty of surviving at high altitudes with low oxygen levels, where climbers prioritize personal safety over environmental concerns.

These efforts highlight the ongoing challenges in preserving Everest’s delicate ecosystem amidst rising tourism and the effects of climate change. As awareness grows and regulations become stricter, the goal is to reduce further environmental harm on this iconic mountain.

16-Year-Old Kaamya Karthikeyan Becomes The Youngest To Scale Mt Everest

May 31, 2024, 2:34 pm

India’s Kaamya Karthikeyan has become the youngest Indian to scale Mt. Everest – 8849 meters – from the Nepal side. She is also the second youngest in the world to climb the Everest.

In her journey, her father who is an Indian Navy, Cadr. S Karthikeyan also helped her to climb the Mt Everest.

The Western Naval Command took to X to congratulate the father-daughter duo.

Ms Kaamya Karthikeyan, a 16-year-old, class XII student of Navy Children School, Mumbai and her father Cdr S Karthikeyan of the #IndianNavy successfully summitted Mt. Everest (8849 M) on 20 May 24. @IndiaSports @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @indiannavy pic.twitter.com/9QGtAW0Cau

— Western Naval Command (@IN_WNC) May 23, 2024

They wrote, “Ms Kaamya Karthikeyan, a 16-year-old, class XII student of Navy Children School, Mumbai and her father Cdr S Karthikeyan of the #IndianNavy successfully summitted Mt. Everest (8849 M) on 20 May 24.”

#IndianNavy congratulates Ms Kaamya Karthikeyan d/o Cdr S Karthikeyan on becoming the youngest #Indian & the second youngest girl in the world to summit Mt Everest from the Nepal side.
Kaamya has exhibited immense courage & fortitude in summiting the highest peaks in six of the… https://t.co/t4FLsiOFUZ pic.twitter.com/WHNoPAAYOi

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 23, 2024

Resharing this tweet, Indian Navy said, “#IndianNavy congratulates Ms Kaamya Karthikeyan d/o Cdr S Karthikeyan on becoming the youngest #Indian & the second youngest girl in the world to summit Mt Everest from the Nepal side. Kaamya has exhibited immense courage & fortitude in summiting the highest peaks in six of the seven continents.” “#IndianNavy wishes young Kaamya the very best in her aspiration to summit the highest peaks of all seven continents, becoming the youngest girl to do so,” they added. Overjoyed with her achievements, netizens showered the congratulatory message on the post.”

A netizen wrote, “This is simply fantastic news. Kaamya is super phenomenal. I remember a 2021 Navy Day special show which I hosted and she was a guest. Her confidence, charm, articulation belied her young age. One could sense at once that her was a person who would summit many peaks of achievement. @IndiannavyMedia could ascertain if the video is still around. This show was run on Navy’s YouTube channel. @PadmajaParulkar”.

Meanwhile, the other one said, “Wow. What an achievement!” This news came a day after Arunachal Pradesh’s Kabak Yano etched her name in history by becoming the fifth woman from the state to scale Mt Everest.

She is also the first woman from the Nyishi tribe to do so. Yano accomplished this remarkable feat at 11:50 am on Tuesday alongside five other members of the summit team — Babu Sherpa, Ngima Dorjee Sherpa, Subash Rai, Lakpa Nurbu Sherpa and Shere Sherpa — all hailing from Nepal.

#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: 16-year-old Kamya Karthikeyan claims she’s the youngest Indian and second youngest girl in the world to scale Mt. Everest.

She says, “… I recently summited Mt. Everest… I became the second youngest girl in the world and the youngest Indian to… pic.twitter.com/ZynYYbrUd6

— ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2024

In an interview with ANI she says, “… I recently summited Mt. Everest… I became the second youngest girl in the world and the youngest Indian to climb Mt. Everest from the Nepal side. It’s been a dream of mine for a very long time. It feels good to finally achieve it and come back safe. I did my first Himalayan trek in Uttarakhand when I was 7 years old. Since then, I got hooked to trekking… In 2017, I trekked to the Everest base camp… Mt. Everest was the sixth out of the 7 summits for me…”

Mount Everest Conquerors: Kamya and Her Father—Unstoppable or Just Beginning?

May 23, 2024, 10:51 am

Kaamya Karthikeyan, a 16-year-old student of class XII at Navy Children School in Mumbai, achieved a remarkable feat alongside her father, Cdr S Karthikeyan of the Indian Navy. The duo successfully summited Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, standing tall at 8,849 meters, on May 20th, as announced by the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy.

A Journey of Bonding and Resilience

Their journey began in Kathmandu on April 6, marking the commencement of a seven-week expedition aimed at reaching the summit of Mount Everest. With each step, Kamya and her father epitomize the spirit of adventure and perseverance, inspiring countless individuals to dream big and pursue their passions relentlessly.

Conquering Heights: Kamya’s Previous Expeditions

Having conquered five peaks prior to her recent triumph on Mount Everest, Kamya’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Her list of conquests includes Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 meters), Europe’s towering Mount Elbrus (5,642 meters), and Australia’s highest summit, Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 meters). These feats alone showcase her exceptional skill and determination.

Setting Records: Kamya’s Landmark Achievements

In 2017, Kamya made waves as the second-youngest girl globally to trek to the Everest Base Camp, marking the beginning of her illustrious mountaineering career. Subsequently, she earned the title of the youngest woman worldwide to successfully summit the 20,000-foot Mount Stoke—an achievement that underscored her passion and prowess in scaling challenging terrains.

As they ascend to the highest peaks, Kamya and her father embody the values of courage, resilience, and determination—qualities that define true adventurers. Their expedition serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for aspiring mountaineers worldwide, illustrating the power of perseverance and the boundless possibilities that lie beyond the horizon.

Legendary Kami Rita Climbs Mount Everest 30 Times

May 22, 2024, 9:54 am

Nepali Sherpa climber and guide Kami Rita Sherpa has once again etched his name in the annals of mountaineering history, achieving a remarkable feat with his 30th summit of Mount Everest, setting a new world record for the highest number of ascents by a single person.

Department of Tourism officials overseeing the expedition in the Himalayas confirmed that Kami Rita reached the summit of the world’s highest peak for the 30th time on Wednesday morning, surpassing his own record set just nine days earlier.

“At 7:49 am, Kami Rita Sherpa broke his own record he had set just nine days earlier. This marks his 30th ascent to the top of the world,” stated Khimlal Gautam, Chief of the Expedition Monitoring and Facilitation Field Office.

This latest achievement comes as Kami Rita’s second ascent of the season, following his first successful summit on May 12. Hailing from Thame village in Solukhumbu, Nepal, the 54-year-old Sherpa climber has been working as a Senior Guide at Seven Summit Treks, leading numerous climbers on expeditions to conquer the world’s highest peaks.

Kami Rita’s mountaineering journey began in 1992 as a support staff member on an Everest expedition, and since then, he has fearlessly scaled numerous peaks, including K2, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Manaslu.

Earlier this week, Kami Rita also led a team of climbers to the summit of Mount Everest, showcasing his leadership and expertise in guiding expeditions in the challenging Himalayan terrain.

His record-setting accomplishment adds another chapter to Nepal’s mountaineering legacy, with close to 7,000 mountaineers having climbed Everest from Nepal since Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic first ascent in May 1953.

While Nepal charges $11,000 USD for permits to climb Mount Everest, the total expenses for foreign climbers range between $40,000 to $90,000 USD. Additionally, the cost of expeditions increases when unfavorable weather conditions limit the climbing window to just two weeks annually.

Kami Rita’s remarkable achievement serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit and resilience of Nepali mountaineers, further solidifying their reputation as some of the world’s most skilled and accomplished climbers.

Pakistani Sirbaz Khan Scales Mt. Everest Without Oxygen Support

May 21, 2024, 7:11 pm

Sirbaz Khan, a renowned 32-year-old mountaineer from Pakistan, has added another remarkable accomplishment to his climbing career by successfully summiting Mount Everest without the use of supplementary oxygen. This achievement highlights his extraordinary skill and endurance, setting a new benchmark in high-altitude mountaineering.

Sirbaz Khan reached the top of the world’s highest mountain at 12:30 pm local time and became the only second Pakistani to scale the mountain without using oxygen.

With yet another remarkable achievement, Sirbaz Khan has added a new feather to his cap by becoming the first Pakistani mountaineer to scale 11 peaks over 8,000 meters without the help of supplemental oxygen. This impressive feat contributes to his overall tally of 13 climbs of mountains exceeding 8,000 meters. Among these challenging ascents, only Annapurna and Kangchenjunga required the use of oxygen support, underscoring his extraordinary endurance and skill in high-altitude mountaineering.

The Alpine Club of Pakistan, the country’s state-run mountaineering body, said in a statement, “Khan stood atop the summit of 8,586-m (28,169-ft) Kanchenjunga (Kangchenjunga), the world’s third-highest peak, at 7 am (local time) on Saturday (0115GMT) with other members of a team.”

The accomplished mountaineer, who had previously ascended the towering 8,849-meter peak with the help of bottled oxygen, has now conquered it without such support. In Pakistan, the only other individual to have accomplished this remarkable feat is fellow climber Sajid Sidpara.

Khan, originally from the Hunza Valley in the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, began his mountaineering career in 2016 at just 24 years old. In 2019, he made history as the first Pakistani to reach the summit of Mount Lhotse, the world’s fourth-highest peak at 8,516 meters (27,940 feet), without using supplementary oxygen.

He aspires to become the first Pakistani to climb all 14 of the world’s highest mountains, each towering over 8,000 meters. His goal includes summiting Mount Makalu, located on the border between Nepal and China’s Tibet region, and Gasherbrum-1 in Kashmir.

Pasang Dawa Sherpa becomes second person in world to climb Mount Everest 26 times

May 14, 2023, 8:15 pm

On Sunday, a Nepali sherpa guide climbed Mount Everest for the 26th time, becoming only the world’s second person to do so.

Pasang Dawa Sherpa, 46, shared the record number of summits with Kami Rita Sherpa, according to Bigyan Koirala, a government tourism official. Kami Rita, who is currently climbing Everest, could set another record if he makes it to the summit.

Pasang reached the top with a Hungarian client, said an official of his employer Imagine Nepal Treks, a hiking company.

Savita Kanswal became the first Indian woman to summit Everest in 16 days

July 25, 2022, 12:39 pm

Savita Kanswal becomes the first woman from India to successfully summit both Mount Everest and Mount Makalu in 16 days

A 26- year old girl from Lonthru Village, Uttrakhand, Savita Kanswal, became the first women in India to climb Mt. Everest and Mt. Makalu in just 16 days.

It all began when she had got enrolled in a 10 days adventure foundation course where she discovered her inclination towards mountaineering. She started her course at Nehru Mountaineering Institute (NMI), uttrakashi.

Kanswal says, “Though it was an introductory course, my interest and passion for the mountains started here. I wanted to take my mountaineering skills to the next level, but my financial condition was blocking it. To pursue further courses, I started working in a private company to collect some money and proceed toward achieving my dream of climbing Mt. Everest.”

She left her job in 2016 to pursue her dreams and finished her professional mountaineering training. She has currently started working at NMI as a guest trainer.

Flip the navigation In just 16 days, Savita Kanswal becomes the first woman from India to successfully summit both Mount Everest and Mount Makalu.

Everest: reaching life’s summit, On May 12, 2022, she successfully ascended Mt. Everest (8848 m) with perseverance, enthusiasm, and hard effort. On May 28, 2022, she ascended Mt. Makalu (8485 m) on the 16th day. Even she managed to ascend Mount Lhotse, becoming the second woman in India and the first from Uttarakhand to do so.

The Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs jointly sponsored the Everest Massif, which was scheduled for 2021. She has finished 12 expeditions so far, and she’s aiming to finish more.

She said, “I want to climb all the peaks over 8000 metres in the world, especially the highest summits on the seven continents. I’m going to climb Mt. Cho Oyu (8188 m) and Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m) right now.”