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Record-holding Chinese climber, Sherpas felicitated for historic Mustang first ascents
14 February 2026Record-holding Chinese mountaineer He Jing and her Sherpa climbing partners were felicitated in the capital after returning from the historic first winter ascent of two previously unclimbed peaks in Upper Mustang.
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ClimbingFrom porter to record-breaker: Mingma David Sherpa eyes political summit
11 February 2026When Mingma Gyabu Sherpa stood atop K2 in the dead of winter in January 2021, he became one of the first people in history to conquer the world's second-highest peak in its most unforgiving season. Now, the record-breaking mountaineer is attempting a different kind of ascent, into Nepal's political arena.
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ClimbingFrom the death zone to the people's house: Mingma Sherpa’s next ascent
10 February 2026For Mingma Sherpa, risk has never been unfamiliar. From the icy ridges of Everest to the lethal slopes of K2, he has spent decades navigating the world’s most unforgiving terrain. Now, the legendary mountaineer is preparing for a different kind of ascent, national politics.
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ClimbingGerman artists present Everest artwork to Nepal Embassy in Berlin
10 February 2026A German artist duo on Wednesday presented a gold-embellished painting of Mount Everest to the Embassy of Nepal in Berlin, marking a unique convergence of art and diplomacy.
