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Will climbers have to brave Everest without Sherpas?

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Mountain work can be well paid by Nepali standards but traditional guides are finding it less attractive

31 Aug 2020 SERVIR-HKH
Leading Himalayan Organization Takes a Historical Step by Appointing a Leader From Bhutan

On July 17, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) announced a decision to appoint Bhutanese politician Pema Gyamtsho as ...

Permafrost thaw, a ticking time bomb beneath our feet

Permanently frozen terrain covers 22% of the Earth’s surface. This area is more than 112 million square kilometres. People call ...

11 Dec 2023 Video News
Video: South Asia’s glacial lakes at risk of flooding

Global warming is causing glacial lakes in mountainous regions of South Asia to flood suddenly--sometimes with fatal results.