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All About Everest is the podcast that takes you to the roof of the world. Hosted by Pauline Reynolds-Nuttall, it explores the history, culture, and modern challenges of Mount Everest — from legendary expeditions and Sherpa stories to the 2025 cleanup efforts, climate change, and overcrowding. Each episode dives into triumphs, tragedies, and the human spirit that defines the world’s tallest mountain and interviews with some of the top mountaineers. Perfect for climbers, adventurers, or anyone fascinated by Everest’s enduring legacy. Subscribe for weekly stories and Everest news.

In April 2014 Mark Horrell went on a mountaineering expedition to Nepal, hoping to climb Lhotse, the fourth-highest mountain in the world, which shares a base camp and climbing route with Mount Everest. But when a devastating avalanche swept across the Khumbu Icefall, he got more than he bargained for. Suddenly he found himself witnessing the greatest natural disaster Everest had ever seen.

Mental and physical journey to Everest Base Camp

Embark on a thrilling journey to the heights of adventure and human determination with "Assault on Mount Everest, 1922." This podcast delves into the remarkable stories of those who dared to confront the formidable challenge of climbing the world’s highest peak during a time of exploration and innovation. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the spirit of courage, resilience, and the quest for glory amidst the harsh realities of high-altitude mountaineering. Listeners are invited to explore varying perspectives on the early attempts to conquer Everest, highlighting ...

This classic essay from Jon Krakauer is now available as an unabridged audiobook download. This essay is also included in the Classic Krakauer collection. From the bestselling author of Missoula and Into the Wild: a selection of the singular investigative journalism that made Krakauer famous...

On April 26, 1986, at 1:23 AM, Reactor 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded, triggering one of the worst man-made disasters in history. What followed was a catastrophe of unimaginable scale—radioactive fallout spread across Europe, thousands were exposed to lethal doses of radiation, and an entire city was abandoned overnight.

That's right, Everest is out to conquer the World. You can join us too! Why? No reason in particular. How? By discussing anything. Who? A silly boy and his friends When? Weekly. Easily, everywhere you listen to your Podcast.

We have rebranded from Leona's Den to Economic Everest to highlight our economic and socioeconomic outlook on controversial topics.The summit where all the controversial topics are discussed critically—would you dare to climb?Check out the blog: https://economiceverest.wordpress.com/

THE EVEREST.LIVES PODCAST brings the world’s most iconic mountain to life through bold questions, diverse voices, and unmatched access.Hosted by veteran Himalayan storyteller Ben Ayers and documentary director Claudia Corbisiero, each episode unpacks the culture, controversy, and characters behind Mount Everest. From summit records and rescues to Sherpa identity and mountain mythology, this series explores the human stories unfolding at 29,032 feet, with unfiltered insight, dark humour, and deep respect.Whether you’re a climber, a cynic, or just Everest-curious, Everest.Lives offers a rare...

Everest Base Camp Trek, also known as EBC Trek, is high on the bucket list of things to do for any of the adventurers around the globe. The hike to Everest Base Camp allows you to see a magnificent close-up view of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, from every angle. And this is always a dream for travel lovers and a rare feat that comes once in a lifetime. Everest Base Camp Trek demands not only a sheer amount of determination but also a high caliber of fortune. The hike to Base Camp showcases the extreme beauty of a mixture of well-organized trails along with the raw, rugged side ...

Nel 1924 Mallory e Irvine hanno raggiunto per la prima volta la cima dell'Everest?La storia delle grandi montagne, e degli uomini che le affrontano, è ricca di segreti e misteri. Uno dei più famosi riguarda due alpinisti britannici, George Mallory e Andrew Irvine, che l’8 giugno 1924 hanno tentato di raggiungere gli 8848 metri dell’Everest, e sono scomparsi per sempre. Molti anni dopo un corpo è stato ritrovato, ma nessun indizio ha permesso di sapere con certezza se la vetta sia stata raggiunta o meno. Il mistero dell’Everest racconta questa vicenda di un secolo fa. È l’occasione ...

Ce récit d'aventure extrême explore la frontière psychologique entre le dépassement de soi et l'ambition fatale. Loin des mythes héroïques, cette enquête immersive vous confronte à la réalité crue de la haute montagne. Une écoute angoissante et palpitante, parfaite pour accompagner...

Bienvenide a este espacio que va a potenciar tu creatividad y quizá te ayude hasta en algo más de tu vida

Der Mount Everest ist zu einem Ort für einen pervertierten Massentourismus der Luxusklasse geworden. Mit fatalen Folgen für die dort lebenden Tibeter, die Bergsteiger und die Natur. Kenntnisreich und spannend beschreibt Oliver Schulz in seinem Buch, welche Kräfte und Interessen diese...