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Nepal waives climbing fees for 97 Himalayan peaks to boost tourism

Nepal has introduced a two-year waiver for climbing permit fees on 97 lesser-known Himalayan peaks, while increasing fees for ...

Woman killed by falling rocks after summiting world's 2nd-highest peak

Guan Jing was struck by falling rocks on Tuesday while descending K2, a day after reaching its summit, a government ...

Climber killed by falling rocks day after she summits K2, world's 2nd-highest peak

Guan Jing was struck by falling rocks on Tuesday while descending K2, a day after reaching its summit, a government spokesperson said.
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Pakistan’s climbers are taking the nation to the top of the world

From Antarctica to Annapurna; a new generation of Pakistani mountaineers is rewriting history, breaking records, and proving ...

Fewer flights, more immersion: What is 'tripchaining' and could it help you travel more sustainably?

Tripchaining can help travellers save money and time, while spending more time in destinations for a more authentic and ...
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Chinese climber killed by falling rocks during descent of K2 in treacherous late-season conditions

An unusually dry summer has worsened conditions on the world's second-tallest mountain, causing an increase in rockfalls and ...

Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing global risk as mountain glaciers melt

Each summer in the mountains above Juneau, Alaska, meltwater from the massive Mendenhall Glacier flows into mountain lakes and into the Mendenhall River, which runs through town. Since 2011, ...