Himalayan Mountaineering

In November 2025, two American alpinists completed the first ascent of Changla Khang (6,233 m) in a rarely visited region of Nepal near the Tibetan border. Climbed in true alpine style, the ascent highlights the kind of exploration that still defines modern mountaineering—quiet, deliberate, and far from the crowds. For climbers like Sonam Saxena, who […]

Nepal is making a move to reshape the mountaineering experience in the Himalayas. In an effort to reduce overcrowding on Mount Everest and encourage exploration of lesser-known routes, the country has waived climbing permit fees for 97 peaks in its remote northwestern regions for the next two years. These mountains, ranging from 5,870 to 7,132 […]