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Mingma David Sherpa summits Everest, becomes first elected lawmaker to stand atop the world
27 May 2026Nepal's first mountaineer-parliamentarian, Mingma David Sherpa, has summited Mount Everest, becoming the first elected lawmaker in history to stand on the roof of the world, and carrying Nepal's Parliament flag to the top.
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ClimbingChinese climber Gexi Luori breaks Nirmal Purja’s record, scales Everest and Lhotse twice in fastest time
27 May 2026A Chinese climber has completed a rare and extremely difficult feat on Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse, breaking a record set by Nepali-British climber Nirmal "Nims" Purja.
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ClimbingGarrett Madison scales Mt Everest for 16th time, second to Kenton Cool for most ascents by non-Nepalis
27 May 2026A renowned American mountain guide has scaled Mt Everest for the 16th time this morning, becoming the second non-Nepali climber to have made the most ascents on Mt Everest.
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ClimbingThird Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Lead Climbing Competition to be held on May 28-29
26 May 2026The third edition of the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Lead Climbing Competition is scheduled to be held at Astrek Climbing Wall in Thamel on May 28 and 29.
