This story appears in the May 2009 issue of National Geographic magazine. The office of Artur Chilingarov ... At the South ...

With Jost Kobusch making his third attempt this season, it is a good time to look back at Everest's winter climbing history.

Early on Oct. 9, Dawa Yangzum Sherpa took the final, labored steps to the pointy summit of Shishapangma (26,335 feet), the ...

A FIREFIGHTER keeps his cool as he scales a mountain in his fire gear. Rhys Fitzgerald, 28, posed at the summit of Ama Dablam - a 22,000ft mountain in the Himalayas - after finishing a trial run ...

That night, wrapped in puffer jackets and thermals ... about man’s need to conquer the big names, like K2 and Everest, akin to planting flags throughout history, as symbols of victory.

There are plenty of wonders around the world, ancient and modern. These seven natural wonders are ancient, but continue to ...

High-tech drones offer a promising solution for cleaning up waste on Mount Everest, according to a recent report in Nice News. Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, known for its steep ...

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National Geographic photographers take some of the most powerful, moving images of our time. And now, Nat Geo has revealed the 2024 Pictures of the Year, choosing from more than 2 million photos.

Stephanie Vermillion is an expert on magical nocturnal experiences, with an upcoming book called '100 Nights of a Lifetime: ...

The active Mount Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted in a spectacular Valentine's Day display on Feb. 14, spewing plumes of ash 5,000 meters into the air. According to the Kagoshima ...