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Looking back: Triumph and tragedy on Kangchenjunga, 1995

Kangchenjunga is known for its unpredictable weather and steep faces. In the autumn of 1995, three men perished during a ...

‘I think I’m going mad’: A harrowing tale of the first Americans to summit Everest

In May of 1963, National Geographic photographer and correspondent Barry C. Bishop was part of the first American team to ...

Spotlight on unsung heroes: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute hails Sherpas for climb aid

On International Mountain Day, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) in Darjeeling turned the spotlight on the unsung ...
Mental Floss

5 Misconceptions About Mount Everest, Debunked

Mount Everest looms large both physically and figuratively in the lives and minds of mountaineers. The first confirmed successful ascent of the peak was achieved by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay ...
Cars

3 Ways the 2025 Ford Expedition Makes Family Life Easier

Ford updated its 2025 Expedition with more tech and convenience features. We appreciated three features that make it easy to haul a family and their stuff: BlueCruise hands-free cruise control, the ...
CNN

American describes what he was thinking before skiing down Everest

Michael B. Jordan reveals to Jesse Plemons the weight of his name growing up ...