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Nepal is scrapping its failed waste deposit scheme on Mount Everest after 11 years, due to its ineffectiveness in reducing high-altitude trash, and plans to implement a new non-refundable clean-up fee to better address the mountain's growing waste problem.
A 60 Minutes crew, including correspondent Cecilia Vega, undertook a challenging 10-day ascent to Everest Base Camp to film a story, facing extreme physical and environmental challenges, including altitude sickness, avalanches, and the need for extensive preparation and local support.
A news crew, including correspondent Cecilia Vega and producer Jacqueline Williams, trained for months to reach Everest Base Camp to film, with Vega describing the ascent as the hardest physical challenge she's faced.
A seasoned Everest guide shares insights into the demanding and risky life of high-altitude guiding, highlighting the physical and emotional toll, the dangers of the mountain, the impact of crowding, and the deep spiritual connection many guides feel with Everest, despite its hazards.
A tragic avalanche on Yalung Ri in Nepal has resulted in at least three deaths, including a French climber and two Nepalese, with four others feared dead amid ongoing rescue efforts hampered by weather. The incident highlights the dangers of Himalayan mountaineering, especially during the autumn season when weather conditions can be unpredictable.
An avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal killed 7 people, including 5 foreign climbers and 2 Nepali guides, with several others injured; rescue efforts are underway.
Jim Morrison became the first person to ski down Mount Everest's challenging Hornbein Couloir route, completing the feat after years of preparation and multiple attempts, with the event documented in a National Geographic film.
Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the 1953 Everest expedition that first summited Mount Everest, has died at age 92 in Nepal. He was a key Sherpa guide during the historic climb by Hillary and Tenzing Norgay and remained active in mountaineering for decades. He expressed concerns about overcrowding and environmental issues on Everest in his later years.
Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the first successful Everest expedition led by Hillary and Norgay in 1953, has died at age 92 in Kathmandu. He was a young porter during the historic climb and continued working in high-altitude mountaineering for decades, becoming a legend and inspiration.
Red Bull athlete Andrzej Bargiel became the first person to climb Everest and ski down without supplementary oxygen, capturing the historic feat through breathtaking images, extending his record of high-altitude ski descents.
Polish skier Andrzej Bargiel became the first person to climb Mount Everest and ski down without using supplemental oxygen, completing the feat in four days of ascent and two days of descent, demonstrating a significant achievement in high-altitude skiing.
Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel became the first person to descend from the summit of Mount Everest to base camp without supplemental oxygen, completing the challenging 16-hour descent in extreme conditions, after two previous failed attempts.
Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel skied from the summit of Mount Everest to Base Camp without supplemental oxygen, showcasing advanced video technology and marking a significant achievement in mountaineering and skiing history.
Polish climber Andrzej Bargiel became the first person to ski down Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen after reaching the summit and spending 16 hours in the 'death zone,' marking a groundbreaking milestone in ski mountaineering.
Andrzej Bargiel became the first person to ski from the summit of Everest to Base Camp without supplemental oxygen, completing the descent on September 22, showcasing a remarkable feat of mountaineering and skiing.