Renowned climber Lakpa Sherpa has successfully summited Mt Makalu (8,485 meters) for the eighth time. He also led the rope-fixing team to the top, officially opening the route to the world's fifth ...

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 ...