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British adventurer Josh Bregmen eyes wingsuit jump on Everest after ‘illegal’ record on Mera Peak
22 May 2026A British adventurer, who skied off Mera Peak in 2024 without obtaining a government permit, has returned to make a wingsuit jump from Mt Everest this season.
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ClimbingNMA welcomes 'Everest Man' Kami Rita home after record 32nd summit
22 May 2026The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) received legendary climber Kami Rita Sherpa at Tribhuvan International Airport on his return from Lukla, honouring the man who has now stood atop Mount Everest more times than anyone in history.
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ClimbingFur Diki Sherpa summits Lhotse in speed attempt, descending safely
22 May 2026Solukhumbu mountaineer Fur Diki Sherpa has reached the summit of Mount Lhotse (8,516m) as part of a 24-hour speed-record attempt on the world's fourth-highest peak, with the climber now descending to lower camps.
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ClimbingUS Embassy Nepal Public Affairs Chief becomes first serving American foreign service officer to summit Everest
22 May 2026Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the US Embassy Nepal, successfully summited Mount Everest on May 20 at 9:10 AM, becoming the first serving American Foreign Service Officer to scale the world's highest peak.
