Everest

• At least 100 climbers, staff infected with COVID-19 on Mount Everest: guide

  “We have at least 100 people minimum positive for COVID in base camp, and then the numbers might be something like 150 or 200,” he said.

  Health

  May 22, 2021
  
• 8,000 kilograms of human poop estimated left on Mount Everest this year

  The record number of climbers crowding the world’s highest mountain this season has left a government cleanup crew grappling with how to clear away everything.

  World

  Jun 23, 2019
  
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• ‘I knew we were in trouble’: Mount Everest tragedy, ‘incredible heroism’ shared by B.C. climber

  Mount Everest was the last push for Chris Dare, part of a charity drive for the Summits of Hope, raising money for BC Children's Hospital.

  May 29, 2019
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• Colorado man dies after climbing to the top of Mount Everest

  Christopher Kulish, a 62-year-old Boulder attorney, died Monday at a camp below the summit during his descent. The cause isn't yet known, said his brother, Mark Kulish of Denver.

  World

  May 27, 2019
• Dead bodies and bursting lakes: How climate change is changing Mount Everest

  Studies have shown that climate change is contributing to how fast glaciers on the world's tallest mountain are melting.

  Canada

  May 20, 2019
• Alberta woman nearly reaches peak of Mount Everest before suddenly losing vision

  At 24 years old, Ciera Knight set her sights on scaling the tallest mountain in the world and came within a kilometre of her goal, before a health scare forced her to turn around.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2018
• Record number of Mount Everest climbers prompts safety concerns 

  As the climbing season is set to start, there is concern overcrowding on the famed and deadly Everest mountain could lead to increased dangers.

  Lifestyle

  May 6, 2017
• IN PHOTOS: Climber documents journey to Everest summit on Snapchat

  Alpinist and photojournalist Cory Richards successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest Monday, smartphone in hand.

  Tech

  May 24, 2016
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• Dutch climber dies on descent from Everest’s summit

  A 35-year-old Dutch man suffering from high-altitude sickness died on his way down from Mount Everest's summit in the first death confirmed this year on the world's highest mountain.

  World

  May 21, 2016
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• Wounded veteran becomes first combat amputee to summit Mount Everest

  When 30-year-old U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Charlie Linville reached the 8,848-metre summit of Mount Everest he did so without his right foot.

  World

  May 20, 2016