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Beyond the Summit: The young Sherpa trio redefining high-altitude excellence through 8K Expeditions

2026-07-03T19:13

The jet stream has retreated, the fixed ropes have been coiled, and the thin, biting air of the Everest balcony has fallen silent once more. Spring 2026 is in the books, but for the founders of 8K Expeditions, the world’s rooftop was merely the opening act.

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Singer Raju Lama among seven Nepalis who make history with first large-team ascent of Mt Elbrus

2026-07-06T21:31

Seven Nepali climbers, including renowned singer Raju Lama, have summited Mt Elbrus (5,642m), Europe's highest peak, in what organisers are calling the first time such a large Nepali team has scaled the mountain together in a single push.

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New Tourism Bill requiring 7,000m Everest prerequisite heads to House committee for final deliberations

2026-07-08T16:25

The new Tourism Bill, which incorporates many changes to the existing Tourism Act, has been sent to a House Committee for a thorough discussion.

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Russian climber loses five fingers after being ‘left behind’ near Makalu summit, approaches Nepal’s Court for justice

2026-07-09T14:33

Russian climber Konstantin Smirnov, who was reportedly ‘left behind’ by his climbing guide during the descent from the summit point on Mt Makalu, has knocked on the door of Nepal’s court for justice.

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Nepali climber Abiral Rai summits Mount Elbrus, first from Thulung Rai community

2026-07-12T09:07

Nepali mountaineer Abiral Rai has successfully summited Mount Elbrus (5,642m), Europe's highest peak, becoming the first climber from the Thulung Rai community to achieve the feat.

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NMA, EOA discredit China-funded Everest Summiteers Summit, demand action against Everest Allaince Nepal

2026-07-16T16:32

Nepal's major mountaineering bodies have formally rejected any links to a privately organised 'Everest Summiteers Summit' in their replies to the Department of Tourism, while also demanding regulatory action over alleged irregularities.