High winds thwarted the Makalu climbers, who have now aborted their expedition. But they were the only winter 8,000m team to ...

Makalu Climbing Team Retreats Shy of Summit With the retreat of the climbing team attempting a winter ascent on Makalu, the ...

Strong winds are always a problem in 8,000m climbing, but especially in winter, when they're even stronger. We review the ...

Vincent Anderson and Marko Prezelj have carried out the first ascent of the unclimbed West Face of Makalu II (7678 m). On Friday 17 October Vincent Anderson from America and Marko Prezelj from ...

The good weather spell that started last week seems to be holding out enabling many mountaineers to reach the various summits including Everest and Makalu. Jean-Christophe Lafaille and Inurrategi ...

Scientists have for the first time in 185 years confirmed the presence of the Asian small-clawed otter in Nepal, thrilling ...

Sanu Sherpa, Phurba Onggel Sherpa, and Pastemba Sherpa of Nepal, plus Abolfazl Gozali of Iran, reached 7,900m on 8,485m Makalu before 80kph winds pushed them back on Sunday. Their outfitter ...

Makalu, the fifth-highest mountain in the world, rises 27,838 feet high in the Mahalangur Himalayas of Nepal, near the border with Tibet. Known for its iconic pyramid shape, Makalu presents a ...