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New York Times: The gruelling competition mixes monetary rewards with abundant dangers.

The 2023 death toll on Everest has already reached double digits—with multiple people still missing. And the climbing season isn’t over yet.

Samuel Sidiqi, a trailblazing adventurer, on Wednesday became the first Afghan to reach the summit of Mount Everest - etching his name forever in history. In a message to Ariana News on Thursday he said: “I was able to summit Everest yesterday, and hiked safely down today [to Base Camp].” Sidiqi embarked on his Everest

More than 100 climbers reached the top on Wednesday, May 17, but the day was not without tragedy

A guide from New Zealand says someone pilfered valuable supplies at Camp IV. Plus, hundreds of climbers are expected to push for the summit this week.

A Nepali Sherpa guide has climbed Mount Everest for the 26th time, becoming only the second person in the world to accomplish the feat. However, the record is expected to be broken soon.

Pasang Dawa Sherpa, also known as Pa Dawa, scaled Mount Everest on Sunday for the 26th time, matching the record set by a fellow Nepalese guide for the most ascents of the worlds highest peak.

NYT: One-third of the people who've died on Everest since records began have been Sherpas.

Sherpas are leaving behind the climbing industry and discouraging their children from following in their footsteps. The hazards involved in climbing, meagre compensation and a scant safety net are reasons behind the move

Perils of the job and a scant safety net are pushing climbing guides to leave the industry and ensure the next generation has other options.