‘The highs are extremely high – but the lows are extremely low’: when working out becomes an addiction

Pushing yourself to the limit, training through injury and choosing the gym over socialising are all signs that you may have an unhealthy reliance on exercise ...
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“There was only one way out”: My 3-day trek to Uttarakhand’s Phulara Ridge

Youth, the unforgettable years, when one swam every stream, fought every fight and swore to climb every mountain. It was ...

Everest summit attempt for breast cancer patient

Shauna Burke climbed the Lobuche Peak in Nepal to acclimatise before taking on the Everest Marathon [Shaunna Burke] An ...

Here Are the 5 Biggest Stories We’re Following on Mount Everest in 2026

Climbing season is here on the world’s highest peak, and there’s already controversy, new technology, and historic adventures ...

Stories of poisoning on Mount Everest are everywhere. Here’s what actually happened.

You may have read a crazy headline about allegations of insurance fraud, false helicopter rescues, and (gasp) poisoning on ...

Mount Everest guides allegedly poisoned tourists in insurance scam

Authorities say guides would fake emergencies to bill international insurance for helicopter rescues and treatment.

“Everest” true story: What happened to the real climbers — and a side-by-side look at the film’s cast

Mount Everest looms large in the minds of thrill-seekers (and vertigo-havers). It also looms large in Everest, a 2015 ...

Mount Everest Climbers 'Poisoned' by Guides Prompting Mass Helicopter Rescues in $20 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme, Police Say

Nepal Police’s Central Investigation Bureau reportedly found the years-long scam generated thousands of dollars for the ...