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American endurance athlete Tyler Andrews sets FKT record for Everest ascent in 9 hours 55 minutes
28 May 2026American mountain runner Tyler Andrews has set a world record on Mount Everest (8,848.86 m) by scaling the mountain in less than 10 hours, said the expedition organiser.
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ClimbingThird Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Lead Climbing Competition kicks off in Thamel
28 May 2026The third annual Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Lead Climbing Competition got underway this morning at the Astrek Climbing Wall in Thamel. The two-day event was inaugurated by Fur Gelje Sherpa, President of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).
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Travel & LeisureNepali tourism associations meet EU Ambassadors, push for air safety list removal and investment
27 May 2026Six major Nepali tourism associations hosted a high-level lunch meeting with European Union ambassadors and heads of mission at The Dwarika's Hotel in Kathmandu on May 26
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ClimbingChinese influencer Cookie scales Mt Everest without using oxygen, American Justin Sackett abandons from Balcony
27 May 2026Chinese climber and social media influencer Yan Chunqi, popularly known as ‘Cookie’ has climbed My Everest without using supplemental oxygen this afternoon, said expedition organiser.
