American Climber Killed in Avalanche on Mount Makalu After Successful Summit

ExploreMay 12, 2026035 views

A 53-year-old American climber has died after being hit by an avalanche while descending from Mount Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest mountain, during Nepal’s busy 2026 spring climbing season. Shelley Johannesen from Oregon, USA, was killed at around 7,000 metres below Camp III shortly after successfully summiting the 8,463-metre Himalayan peak on May 9, according to expedition officials. Johannesen had reached…

97 Hidden Himalayan Peaks in Nepal Now Free to Climb – A Rare Adventure Opportunity

ExploreAugust 11, 2025037 views

If you’ve ever dreamed of climbing in the Mount Everest but found the costs daunting, here’s news that could change your plans. Starting July 17, 2025, Nepal is opening up 97 remote Himalayan peaks for royalty-free climbing for the next two years. These mountains rugged, pristine, and largely unexplored are scattered across the Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, offering adventurers the…