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Czech-led team takes on Makalu I, Makalu II in dual expedition
29 April 2026A Czech-dominated international team has set its sights on two peaks in the Makalu massif this spring, with I.A.M. Treks and Expedition organising simultaneous permitted expeditions to Makalu I (8,463m) and the lesser-attempted Makalu II — also known as Kangchung Tse — at 7,678 metres.
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ClimbingEverest Summiteers Association marks 25th memorial of legendary Everest climber Babu Chhiri Sherpa
29 April 2026he Everest Summiteers Association (ESA) observed the 25th memorial of legendary Everest climber Babu Chhiri Sherpa on Wednesday, commemorating one of Nepal's most celebrated mountaineers with a series of programmes at the Salik and Sangrahalaya in Tilganga and Gaushal, Kathmandu.
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ClimbingDepartment of Tourism cracks down on illegal overnight stay packages at Everest Base Camp
29 April 2026The Department of Tourism has issued a formal directive warning trekking agencies against advertising and selling overnight stay packages at Everest Base Camp expedition camps, citing serious violations of mountaineering regulations that have come to its attention during the ongoing Spring 2026 season.
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ClimbingDoT sets up field office at Everest Base Camp for Spring 2026 season
29 April 2026The Department of Tourism has established a temporary field office at Everest Base Camp for the Spring 2026 expedition season
