Fluttering arms, aching calves, bursting lungs: ‘Swan Lake’ is a ballerina’s Mount Everest
Much of the world knows the story of “Swan Lake,” the most iconic of all ballets. Few know exactly how punishing the lead ...
The Ice Doctors Set to Prepare the Khumbu Icefall on Mt. Everest
The Khumbu Icefall, a frozen river that moves four feet a day, flows at the foot of Mt. Everest and must be navigated to ...
'Swan Lake' is a ballerina's Mount Everest
Rehearsing “Swan Lake” a few weeks ago in a sweaty studio, The Associated Press spoke with ballerina Unity Phelan who is ...
Climbing Season Set to Begin in the Himalayas - Mount Everest
Climbing Season to Begin on Mt. Everest Climbers from around the world will soon complete their Mt. Everest preparations, and their expeditions will depart for ...
China reopens Mount Everest scenic area in Tibet after January earthquake that killed 126 people
To prepare for the reopening, the local government formed a joint inspection working group on January 22, which took 35 days ...
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Local cyclist attempts Triple Everest challenge to raise money for charity
At 6 a.m. on Friday, cyclist Daniel Connell set out to complete a Triple Everest challenge, raising money along the way for ...
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I've been on hundreds of flights. The most memorable, unique one was just 50 minutes and worth it for the views alone.
Specifically, passengers on board that particular route have the chance to see one of the seven natural wonders of the world, Mount Everest, in all of its glory from above. At first, I was a bit ...
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China reopens Mt Everest area in Tibet after January earthquake
China on Saturday reopened the scenic area of Mt Everest, known as Mount Qomolangma, in the Tibet Autonomous Region after it ...
Embattled ex minister Andrew Bayly climbing Mt Everest
Andrew Bayly stepped down from his portfolios last month after grabbing a male staffer's upper arm. Now he's heading to base ...