Using his 19th Everest climb as an environmental statement, Apa Sherpa hopes to focus international attention on the damages being done to Mount Everest by mountaineers and global pollution.

A new ‘Seven Peak Challenge’ record has been set! Johnny Strange from California has become the youngest person ever to summit the tallest peaks in each of the world’s seven continents. He capped his record breaking feat on June 8th this year with his ascent of Australia’s Mount Kosciuszko after summiting Mount Everest in May.

Apa Sherpa says that he “climbs Everest for fun”

British explorer and endurance icon Sir Ranulph Fiennes has successfully summited Mount Everest on his third attempt.