In-depth stories exploring the history, culture, people and changing realities of the world's mountains. Independent perspectives that look beyond the summit.
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After a fatal collision near Everest, Nepal's helicopter industry faces renewed scrutiny over alleged rescue fraud, commercial tourism and growing concerns among Khumbu communities.
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Beyond Bromo, Ijen and Rinjani lies a far more varied mountaineering landscape. But why do certain mountains become internationally famous while others remain overlooked? And does every mountain need to be discovered?
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Ten Nepali climbers made history on K2 in January 2021. Five years later, The Last First revisits the triumph, rivalries and tragedies of that winter, raising questions about cooperation, recognition and who gets to tell mountaineering's history.