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From the death zone to the people's house: Mingma Sherpa’s next ascent
10 February 2026For Mingma Sherpa, risk has never been unfamiliar. From the icy ridges of Everest to the lethal slopes of K2, he has spent decades navigating the world’s most unforgiving terrain. Now, the legendary mountaineer is preparing for a different kind of ascent, national politics.
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ClimbingGerman artists present Everest artwork to Nepal Embassy in Berlin
10 February 2026A German artist duo on Wednesday presented a gold-embellished painting of Mount Everest to the Embassy of Nepal in Berlin, marking a unique convergence of art and diplomacy.
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ClimbingLakhphuti Sherpa: Mountaineer-turned-policy advocate eyes tourism reforms
10 February 2026Veteran mountaineer, tourism professional and social activist Lakhphuti Sherpa says she aims to champion tourism-friendly and inclusive policies as she contests the March 5 House of Representatives elections under the proportional representation system from the Ujyalo Nepal Party.
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ClimbingChinese-Nepali team makes double first ascent in Upper Mustang
9 February 2026A joint expedition team led by renowned Chinese mountaineer He Jing successfully summited two previously unclimbed peaks in the Mustang Himal Range on Sunday, adding to Nepal's growing list of exploratory mountaineering achievements.
