An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry

Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

Hillary Dawa Sherpa Survived Six Days Alone on Mount Everest After Being Left on the Peak

The discovery of the 52-year-old guide near Base Camp has prompted the guiding industry to ask tough questions about its ...

A Sherpa Survived 6 Days Alone on Everest. His Family Says He Was Abandoned.

Dawa Sherpa, 57, was found alive on Thursday, nearly a week after he was last seen on the mountain. His wife says more could ...

What Are the Best and Worst Parts of the Mount Everest Climb? We Asked the Experts.

Veterans of Mount Everest expeditions tell us their favorite, least-favorite, and toughest spots along the route to the ...
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Locals hope Mt. Everest Base Camp trek inspires big adventures

This year two locals made the trip of a lifetime to Nepal, to complete the trek to Mount Everest Base Camp. On separate journeys in January to February and April, Aleida Wahn of Del Mar and Dhaval ...