Mount Everest

• After tackling Mount Everest, Lindsay, Ont. man to climb K2 in support of Hope Grows Haiti

  Isaac Selby will attempt to climb K2 — the world's second highest mountain — to help raise funds and awareness for Hope Grows Haiti.

  Canada

  Jun 3
  
• 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
  
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• China cancels Mount Everest climbs, citing fears of importing COVID-19 cases from Nepal

  While China has mostly curbed domestic transmission of the coronavirus, Nepal is experiencing a surge with record numbers of new infections and deaths.

  World

  May 15, 2021
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• China plans to draw a line through Mount Everest to stop COVID-19

  China has dispatched a team to the summit of Mount Everest, where they will draw a line to divide China's side from Nepal's.

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  May 12, 2021
• Heart attack survivor from Alberta hopes to summit world’s tallest mountain: ‘Everest, here I come!’

  A man plans to climb Mount Everest to raise money for The Heart and Stroke Foundation, and also hopes to inspire others.

  Features

  Mar 2, 2021
• Mount Everest got slightly taller in 2020

  China and Nepal have agreed on a new official measurement for the world's tallest mountain peak.

  Trending

  Dec 8, 2020
• Himalayas visible from India as nature ‘heals’ during coronavirus shutdown

  Air pollution has plunged during India's coronavirus lockdown, giving many citizens a chance to enjoy clear skies and gorgeous sights.

  Trending

  Apr 9, 2020
• Ontario woman treks to Everest base camp, now stranded in Nepal due to coronavirus pandemic

  There is a Facebook group indicating at least 144 Canadians are currently stuck in Nepal.

  Health

  Mar 30, 2020
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• The top of the world: Edmonton heart attack survivor aims to climb Everest

  An Edmonton mountaineer has his sights set very high. He's hoping to becoming the first Canadian heart attack survivor to summit Mount Everest.

  Health

  Jan 26, 2020
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• Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival kicks off

  The Banff Centre is hosting its 44th book and film festival this week and it's expected to attract 21,000 people from around the globe.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2019