Women of the Summit: How Nepali Climbers Are Redefining Mount Everest’s Legacy
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Women of the Summit: How Nepali Climbers Are Redefining Mount Everest’s Legacy

Meet the trailblazing Nepali women climbers shattering records and inspiring a new generation on Mount Everest.

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Beyond Everest — Nepal’s New Era of Mountain Exploration
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Beyond Everest — Nepal’s New Era of Mountain Exploration

Nepal has opened 97 new peaks for climbers, aiming to expand its mountain economy and ease overcrowding on Everest.

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Mount Everest: The World’s Highest Peak and Sacred Symbol of Nepal
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Mount Everest: The World’s Highest Peak and Sacred Symbol of Nepal

Mount Everest, known as Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma in Tibet, stands at 8,849 meters as the highest peak on Earth. It symbolizes adventure, spirituality, and the enduring power of nature while shaping Nepal’s tourism and culture.

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Sunderland Teenager Aims to Become Youngest Brit to Summit Mount Everest by 2030
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Sunderland Teenager Aims to Become Youngest Brit to Summit Mount Everest by 2030

15-year-old Alex Brennan from Sunderland has set his sights on climbing Mount Everest by 2030, aiming to become the youngest Briton ever to reach the world’s highest peak.

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CIGA Design Unveils the Everest Summit Central Tourbillon — A Watch Containing Real Mount Everest Rock
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CIGA Design Unveils the Everest Summit Central Tourbillon — A Watch Containing Real Mount Everest Rock

CIGA Design’s new Everest Summit Central Tourbillon features a real piece of rock from the foothills of Mount Everest, a central tourbillon, and a Grade 5 titanium case — all priced under $3,000. A masterpiece of accessible horology inspired by the world’s highest peak.

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82-Year-Old Olathe Man Becomes Oldest Person to Trek to Mount Everest South Base Camp
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82-Year-Old Olathe Man Becomes Oldest Person to Trek to Mount Everest South Base Camp

82-year-old Olathe resident Dave McClung set a record as the oldest person to trek the 80-mile round trip to Mount Everest South Base Camp, inspiring adventurers worldwide to embrace challenges at any age.

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1996 Mount Everest Disaster: The Deadly Blizzard That Changed Mountaineering Forever
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1996 Mount Everest Disaster: The Deadly Blizzard That Changed Mountaineering Forever

On May 10–11, 1996, eight climbers died during a violent blizzard on Mount Everest. The tragedy revealed the dangers of commercial expeditions, overcrowding, and human error — and became one of the most infamous disasters in climbing history.

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Bear Grylls Says Writing About Jesus Was Harder Than Climbing Mount Everest
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Bear Grylls Says Writing About Jesus Was Harder Than Climbing Mount Everest

Explorer and survivalist Bear Grylls says his latest book, The Greatest Story Ever Told: An Eyewitness Account, challenged him more than climbing Mount Everest — calling it the “hardest and most rewarding” project of his life.

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Mount Everest vs Market Peaks: Why Investors Crowd at the Top — Lessons from the Summit
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Mount Everest vs Market Peaks: Why Investors Crowd at the Top — Lessons from the Summit

Investors rush into markets at their peak, just like climbers crowd Mount Everest’s summit — driven by greed, fear, and FOMO. Discover why emotional investing leads to losses and how staying disciplined, like a mountaineer, helps you survive financial storms.

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