Every year, thousands of people trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal. This past spring, 60 Minutes joined them on a 10-day hike, sometimes crawling and often barely breathing.

Two different couples got engaged when they made it to Mount Everest's Base Camp, at 17,600 feet elevation! The couples join ...

"I couldn’t imagine a more perfect proposal, altitude sickness and all," bride-to-be Cecilia Lundberg tells PEOPLE ...

A man who set up an outdoor activities group for Muslims has taken more than 30 people to Mount Everest, in a hike that has raised £50,000 for charity.

Ever dream of standing with prayer flags at your feet, Himalayan peaks all around? 🏔️ Crazy because it sounds, Trekking to Everest Base Camp with the right prep and mind-set. I’m talking from revel ...

Ben is a journalist, writer, National Geographic Explorer, and humanitarian who has been based in Nepal for over 20 years. He regularly contributes to Outside’s coverage of Mount Everest and Himalayan ...

Fred was the editor-in-chief at VeloNews from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that he was a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The New York Times. Fred is the Articles Editor at ...

John Wilkie is gearing up for an ambitious adventure in May as he aims to complete Everest Base Camp in support of Cancer Care West.

Sherpas navigate extreme conditions and treacherous pathways as they act as porters and guides for climbers summiting Everest. They put their lives on the line, often with little recognition.

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Navy veteran Brian O'Malley will be attempting to summit Mount Everest in April. If he's successful, he will be the third American over 60 to do it and the first from the state of Georgia. O'Malley ...

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Two Bay Area men hiking the Himalayas are among the thousands who died in a massive earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday. Four U.S citizens were killed in the Mt. Everest base ...