Their initial goal was Pumori, but they have had to adapt to conditions. Now, they will first attempt an FKT on Lhotse this weekend, taking advantage of the open route and the predicted good weather.

He does not intend merely to set the current record, but one that will stand forever. “Once Lhotse has been jumped [from the exit point Howell has in mind], there will be no higher place on ...

Often called the "Valley of Silence," the Western Cwm is a broad, flat, gently undulating glacial valley basin terminating at the foot of the Lhotse Face. The central section is cut by massive ...

With the start of the spring climbing season, preparations are in full swing to smoothly manage expeditions on various mountains, including Mt. Everest, the world’s highest peak.

At the end of December a Japanese expedition led by Osamu Tanabe managed to climb the south Fasce of Lhotse (8516m) in winter, but turned back 40m short of the summit. Many expeditions are in the ...

Interview with British mountaineer Jon Griffith on expedition in Nepal where Sherpa Tenji will attempt the famous Everest - Lhotse traverse without supplementary oxygen. Griffith is coordinating the ...

The spring climbing season for 2025 is expected to be a robust one, as per Rishi Bhandari, General Secretary of Expedition ...