California climbers buried in avalanche at 12,000 feet carried to safety after 11-hour rescue operation
A massive avalanche buried two thrill-seekers in a California mountain over the weekend, and it took them 11 hours to get to safety, authorities said. On Saturday, two adventure-seekers were attempting to climb to the top of Mount Shasta when they encountered a wave of snow that sent one of them plummeting 300 meters down […]
Mount Everest climbers now must pick up their own poop with provided biodegradable bags
Pack it in a bag! Ambitious climbers aiming to reach the summit of Mount Everest are now being urged to pick up their own poop as Everest’s home country Nepal aims to combat its long-standing odor problem. Climbers will now be given two odorless waste bags before setting foot on the world’s highest mountain, which […]
Nepal Requires Tracking Chips for Mount Everest Climbers
Nepal’s government announced on Thursday that all Everest climbers will now be required to carry a GPS tracking chip to aid rescue and recovery efforts. “Prominent companies were already using them, but now they are mandatory for all climbers. It will reduce search and rescue time in case of an accident,” said Nepal Tourism Director […]