Mount Everest’s towering height isn’t shaped by tectonic forces alone. Its continued growth owes a quiet debt to nearby rivers. These rivers, cutting through deep gorges, have helped lift the mountain ...

The allure of Mount Everest is undeniable. Rising 29,031 feet in the Himalayan Mountain range (between Tibet and Nepal), this iconic mountain, the world's highest, is a dream for many hikers and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. A toppled, damaged sign and prayer flags mark the entrance to Everest ...

Our Everest columnist shares some intel on how to avoid illness during the 11-day hike. Plus, a rest day adventure in the Himalayas Getting from Kathmandu to Lukla to start the hike to Mount Everest ...