But in the last few days, they have been used as barriers to prevent helicopters from landing in the Khumbu Valley at the foot of Everest. The New Year came with an unpleasant surprise for ...
Earlier today, Jost Kobusch left the Khumbu Valley for his Camp 1 on the ramps leading to the West Ridge of Everest. The question is, what for? The 32-year-old German is engaged on a long-term ...
About 3,000 of Nepal's more than 10,000 Sherpas reside in the Khumbu valley, the gateway to the southern side of Mount Everest. Because their physical prowess at high altitudes is unmatched ...
Our destination was Parchermo, the splendid 6173m peak located on the border between the Khumbu valley and Rolwaling. The ascent is relatively straightforward as the route climbs mainly snow, there ...