Of the 12,015 people who had summited Everest by the end of 2023, only 15 have reached the top in winter. Thirty-four expeditions have tried, including 13 without bottled oxygen. Only five of those ...

Nepal is also tightening regulations on gear. Expedition teams must now inventory every item, from ladders to prayer flags.

Jost Kousch of Germany continues to immerse himself in the winter climbing season on Mt. Everest, which began with the Solstice on December 21st. Climbing solo, he recently achieved great success on ...

German climber Jost Kobusch safely reached base camp at the foot of Mount Everest, relieved and feeling accomplished. The climber braved high winds, freezing conditions, low oxygen levels, and ...

Ben is a journalist, writer, National Geographic Explorer, and humanitarian who has been based in Nepal for over 20 years. He regularly contributes to Outside’s coverage of Mount Everest and Himalayan ...

Every year, thousands of people trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal. This past spring, 60 Minutes joined them on a 10-day hike, sometimes crawling and often barely breathing.