Australian filmmaker blames'cut-price operators'for Everest woes

Australian filmmaker blames'cut-price operators'for Everest woes

"Every year after there's a massive disaster the operators and Sherpas think nobody’s going to come back to Everest again,"says documentary maker Jennifer Peedom. But more always come.

  • byJenny Noyes

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Another man dies as Everest climbing season toll rises

Another man dies as Everest climbing season toll rises

A 62-year-old American climber has died on Mount Everest,bringing the death toll this season on the world's highest peak to 11.

Australian man recovering after being found unconscious on Everest

Australian man recovering after being found unconscious on Everest

The highest mountain in the world is becoming more crowded,exacerbating what is already one of the world's greatest physical challenges.

  • byNick Bonyhady
‘It was like a zoo':Climbers reveal'Lord of Flies'experience of overcrowded Everest

‘It was like a zoo':Climbers reveal'Lord of Flies'experience of overcrowded Everest

It's been one of the deadliest seasons on top of the world's highest peak,but the problem hasn't been avalanches,blizzards or high winds.

  • byKai Schultz
Sherpa sets record with 24 Mount Everest summits

Sherpa sets record with 24 Mount Everest summits

The 49-year-old has returned safely but half a dozen others died while attempting the climb last week.

When running out of power is Dutch for living in the moment

When running out of power is Dutch for living in the moment

Given it takes 12 hours to recharge his electric car,Weibe Wakker has had a relaxed journey to Australia from Amsterdam.

  • byPeter Brewer