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The Biggest Stories From Mount Everest in 2025: Rapid Ascents, Helicopter Rescues, and Failed Speed Records
In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers discusses the big storylines that shaped the spring climbing season on the world’s ...
Is the North Side of Mount Everest Safer to Climb Than the South Side?
In his latest video, Ben Ayers discusses the differences between climbing Mount Everest from Tibet in the north and Nepal in the south ...
Lessons I Learned From My Hike to Mount Everest Base Camp
In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers offers advice on where to stay, what to eat, and how to manage the extreme altitude ...
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A Lot Can Go Wrong While Attempting A Speed Record On Mount Everest
In 2019, while in Peru as a camp counselor, Tyler Andrews set his first Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 37.9-mile Salkantay ...
My Biggest Takeaways From the Hike to Mount Everest Base Camp
In his latest dispatch, Ben Ayers offers advice on where to stay, what to eat, and how to manage the extreme altitude along ...