The North Col (Col is a Welsh word, which means saddle) is the low point of one of the three great ridges that emanate from the summit of Mount Everest. In this case the North Ridge drops ...

The geology of Mount Everest is truly fascinating. The summit is composed of marine limestone, a vivid reminder that this colossal mountain was once situated under an ancient ocean millions of years ...

More than 340 people have died trying to climb Mount Everest ... It is "not known whether the pair ever reached the summit — an important Everest mystery among climbers and historians alike ...

BEIJING--A Chinese government-backed team plans to summit Mount Everest this week at a time when the world's tallest peak has been closed to commercial climbers. Bad weather forced the team ...

A former Army officer is aiming to lead the fastest ever expedition to the summit of Mount ... Everest on Thursday night, and make it home for Sunday lunch,” he told the Financial Times. open ...

Pastemba Sherpa, a Mount Everest guide, breaks down every piece of gear Sherpa guides use to summit the world's tallest mountain. All of this equipment needs to be carried up and back, so guides ...