mountain hikers Stories

All hikers safely evacuated after Mt Everest snowstorm, Chinese authorities confirm
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 08, 2025

The sudden blizzard trapped trekkers at around 4,900 meters in Karma Valley, a little-known route to Everest's base.

Blizzard traps over 200 hikers on Mount Everest’s Tibetan slopes, rescue efforts underway
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

According to Chinese state media, nearly 1,000 people were trapped, but around 350 hikers have already been evacuated to safety, while authorities say...

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