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The writer Cameron Dueck trekking past a lake in Daisetsuzan National Park. Photo: Fiona Ching
Asia travel

Evading bears and hiking in a Hokkaido storm – then rewarded with a rainbow

The ‘great snowy mountains’ are a must for many hikers, but the fickle weather poses a threat for even the most accomplished.

Mount Everest

The Hong Kong bar owner who climbed over dead to stand on top of the world

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Switzerland

6 die in weekend mountain accidents in Swiss Alps

Nepal

British climbers conquer Everest in record time using Xenon gas innovation

Xenon is a colourless, odourless gas with anaesthetic properties that can improve acclimatisation and protect against altitude sickness.

A British team of veteran ex-special forces soldiers summited Everest thanks to the help of Xenon gas. Photo: Handout
Japan

Make ‘selfish’ Mount Fuji climbers pay for off-season rescue: Japanese officials

The call came after a Chinese student, who was rescued twice from Mount Fuji, said he went back the second time to try to retrieve his phone.

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Nepal

Nepal to demand experience for Everest climbers in new safety push

Aspiring to conquer the world’s highest peak? Nepal says not so fast – you’ll need a 7,000-metre climb in the country under your belt first.

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Japan

Man’s rescue from Mount Fuji twice after bid to retrieve phone sparks anger

Many in Japan are demanding that the 27-year-old Chinese man, who lives in the country, pay for the costs of rescuing him twice.

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A man had to be rescued twice from Mount Fuji by Japanese authorities after he attempted to climb the mountain and felt ill. Photo: Getty Images
Nepal

Record-breaking sherpa Kami Rita to climb Everest for 31st time

Kami Rita holds the record for the most successful ascents of Mount Everest at 30 times – in May last year he climbed the peak twice.

Malaysia

Should there be an age limit for climbers on Malaysia’s Mount Kinabalu?

Industry player says the state’s natural attractions are ‘too special to only be marketed to hardcore adventurers’.

Hong Kong sports

Video | Nine-year-old Hong Kong climber sets national record

Nine-year-old Hong Kong climber sets national record
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Chik’s latest climbing record takes 9-year-old Hongkonger to top of heap in China

Veronica Chik becomes youngest in China to conquer 50-metre long ‘rock of life’ route.

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Hong Kong’s Veronica Chik at the bottom of the “rock of life” route in Jinshan, Long Village, Yangshuo. Photo: Instagram/veronica.aimee.chik
Nepal

Planning a helicopter tour of Everest? Nepal has some bad news for you

Officials say locals angry at the environmental impact of helicopter flights and loss of income from trekkers have threatened landing sites.

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Wellness

Hong Kong girl, 13, launches mentorship programme for girls in Africa

Climbing Africa’s highest peak inspired Emma Demopoulos, 13, to help Tanzania. She’s recruited international mentors for schoolgirls there.

Japan

Japan eyes Chinese tram for Mount Fuji to cut costs and emissions

The Chinese-made Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit, which runs on rubber tyres and promises lower construction costs and reduced CO2 emissions.

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A view of cherry blossom trees with Mount Fuji in the background. Photo: Reuters

Record-setting teen climber says Sherpas should be seen as more than just guides

Nima Rinji Sherpa, who this month completed a mission to scale the world’s 14 tallest mountains, wants to change his community’s image.

Nima Rinji Sherpa pictured on top of G2 mountain in Pakistan in July last year. Photo: AP
Nepal

Video | Nepali teen climber returns to hero’s welcome

Nepal

Nepal record-setting teen climber returns home to hero’s welcome

The 18-year-old, who has scaled the world’s 14 highest peaks, said Sherpas ‘are not just guides, we are trailblazers’.

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Mount Everest

Who first reached Everest’s summit? This boot may help rewrite history

Did Andrew ‘Sandy’ Irvine reach the world’s highest peak before Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay? This discovery could be a vital clue.

A sock embroidered with “A.C. Irvine”, along with a boot, were discovered on the Central Rongbuk Glacier below the north face of Mount Everest. Photo: Jimmy Chin/National Geographic via AP
Nepal

At just 18, he’s already climbed all the highest peaks on Earth

Nepali teen Nima Rinji Sherpa is no stranger to the world’s high places, hailing from a family of record-holding mountaineers.

Japan

Why a hotel and rail plan for Japan’s Mount Fuji makes ‘many people very angry’

Officials say the plan could help curb overtourism and generate billions in revenue – as activists worry it threatens the fragile ecosystem.

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Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

‘Courageous’ 9-year-old Hongkonger completes stunning climb in mainland China

Veronica Chik returned to sport after self-imposed 3-month lay-off to become youngest Hongkonger to navigate ‘China Climb’.

Hong Kong’s Veronica Chik has already reached an elite climbing level and is still only 9 years old. Photo: Vivian Wan
Nepal

Video | The Nepali teen staring down the world’s tallest peaks

Nima Rinji Sherpa is on a quest to be the youngest person to scale all 14 of the world’s tallest mountains.

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The Nepali teen staring down the world’s tallest peaks.
Nepal

Video | The Nepali teen staring down the world’s tallest peaks

Japan

‘Don’t underestimate’: Japan’s Mount Fuji claims more lives this climbing season

Six people who attempted to ascend Mount Fuji have died so far this year – all of whom were Japanese nationals – surpassing four last year.

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Explainer | Spider-Man and solving problems – all you need to know about Olympic climbing

After making its debut at the Tokyo Games, climbing has became more popular across the world, especially among young people.

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Tomoa Narasaki of Japan in the bouldering semifinals at Le Bourget near Paris. Photo: Kyodo
Wellness

How climbing mountains in freezing cold helps chef keep his cool in kitchen

Hong Kong chef Richard Ekkebus took up mountaineering to trim his waistline. He describes the fitness programme he goes through for expeditions, and how climbing peaks makes him a better person.

Hong Kong chef Richard Ekkebus is an avid mountain climber. Photo: Richard Ekkebus
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Video | Indonesian athletes race for speed-climbing gold at Paris Olympics

Speed climbing was first included as an Olympic event in 2021.

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Video | Indonesian speed climbers race for rare Olympic gold

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