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Getting to and From Mount Everest Is Harder than You Think
In his latest video, Ben Ayers takes us inside the topsy-turvy world of air travel in Nepal’s Mount Everest region ...
Nepal to revamp permits to climb Mt Everest
Gravitas Nepal plans to implement a new law that will only grant climbing permits for Mount Everest to those who have already conquered one of the country's 74 peaks measuring above 7,000 meters.
Climbing Mt. Everest Just Got Harder—Nepal Plans Crackdown Amidst Overcrowding, Deaths
If you want to climb the world’s tallest mountain, Nepal wants to see your résumé first. Turns out experience matters and for ...
Caste enumeration to be part of next Census: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister announces inclusion of caste enumeration in census, Supreme Court emphasizes digital access, US economy shrinks, and more news.
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Break it Down: Everest joins forces with CSIRO
Everest Metals (ASX:EMC) has landed support from CSIRO to advance testing of its Direct Rubidium Extraction process at Mt Edon.
'7000m climb, govt-approved health checkup': You now have to 'PROVE YOURSELF' to climb Mount Everest. Here are the new rules
Nepal will restrict expeditions to Mt Everest only to those mountaineers who have climbed at least one peak above 7000 metres ...