By some metrics, Everest most certainly is the tallest mountain in the world—standing at an impressive 29,031.69 feet —but it ...

The discovery that Mount Everest was the world's highest peak was not a single 'eureka' moment for one person. It was the culmination of decades of work.

The Everest Region offers a diverse range of trekking and peak climbing adventures that accommodate adventurers of all types.

The treacherous Khumbu Icefall has opened on Mount Everest. The highest mountain in the world stands 29,029 feet. Located in the Himalayas on the Nepal-Tibet border, the iconic peak’s names – ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. A toppled, damaged sign and prayer flags mark the entrance to Everest ...

In November 1987, a group of intrepid runners, including Terry Burbidge, embarked on a journey that would push the boundaries ...

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal will increase the permit fees for climbing Mount Everest by more than 35%, making the world’s tallest peak more expensive for mountaineers for the first time in nearly a ...