32 Climbers Summit Mount Annapurna on this Spring 2025

Annapurna, the sacred mountain was summited for the first time in the spring of 2025. On that day, 32 climbers Summit Mount Annapurna . The teams consisted of climbers from various trekking companies: 9 from Seven Summit Treks, 8 from Pioneer Adventure, 9 from 8K Expedition, 3 from Imagine Nepal, and 2 from Makalu Adventure. The climbers began their ascent between 8 AM and 11 AM under favorable weather conditions and included a mix of national and international teams, with 5 major expedition groups participating.

However, disaster struck when an avalanche occurred, causing two Sherpas, Rima Sherpa, and Nima Tashi Sherpa, from Solukhumbu—often regarded as the gateway to Everest—went missing while descending from Camps II and III. As a result of this tragic incident, search operations are underway, with significant efforts being made both from the air and on the ground by the help of the fellow Sherpas. Continue reading “32 Climbers Summit Mount Annapurna on this Spring 2025”

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Langtang National Park Calls on TAAN to Mandate Guides for Safer Trekking

Kathmandu, Nepal – Langtang National Park has formally requested the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) to enforce a regulation requiring trekkers to hire licensed guides for their journeys within the park. This move comes in response to increasing incidents of trekkers getting lost, meeting with accidents, or even facing fatal consequences while attempting solo treks in the Langtang region.

For years, solo trekking in Langtang Valley, Gosaikunda, and other surrounding trails has been a popular choice among adventurers. However, this freedom has often come at a great risk. Due to the region’s challenging terrain, unpredictable weather, and remote location, many trekkers have lost their way, faced severe accidents, or in some unfortunate cases, lost their lives. The national park authorities have frequently struggled to conduct emergency search and rescue operations due to the lack of communication and tracking of solo trekkers. Continue reading “Langtang National Park Calls on TAAN to Mandate Guides for Safer Trekking”

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