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Jim Whittaker, first American to summit Everest, dies at 97
9 April 2026Jim Whittaker, who on May 1, 1963, became the first American to stand atop Mount Everest, died on Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend, Washington. He was 97.
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ClimbingEverest Summiteers Association condemns food poisoning allegations against Everest guides
8 April 2026The Everest Summiteers Association (ESA) has issued a strong rebuttal of media reports alleging that Everest guides deliberately poisoned clients to facilitate fraudulent insurance claims and helicopter rescues, calling the claims baseless and deeply damaging to the dignity and professionalism of Nepal's mountaineering community.
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Climbing236 climbers from 49 countries receive Spring 2026 permits as Nepal opens Himalayan season
6 April 2026A total of 236 climbers from 49 countries and territories have received permits to climb in Nepal this spring, according to data released by the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation.
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ClimbingNNMGA denies mountain guide involvement in fake rescue scam, urges against sweeping generalizations
5 April 2026The Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA) has strongly rejected claims that certified mountain guides were involved in fake helicopter rescue operations in the Nepalese Himalaya, saying there is no verified evidence linking professional guides — including those affiliated with NNMGA or holding internationally recognised IFMGA certification — to any such activity.
