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Rescue workers attempt to reach Juliana Marins, a Brazilian tourist who fell into a ravine on Mount Rinjani, Lombok island, on June 21. Her body was spotted by drone and later recovered after days of search efforts hampered by bad weather and rough terrain. Photo: Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency / AFP
Indonesia

Mount Rinjani tragedy puts spotlight on Indonesia’s adventure tourism safety

The death of Brazilian climber Juliana Marins follows a string of accidents at some of Indonesia’s most popular natural attractions.

Asia travel

These extreme adventures in Asia are not for the faint-hearted

Asia travel

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

Mount Everest

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

Raj Gurung joins just handful of Hongkongers to successfully reach summit of Mount Everest.

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Raj Gurung poses at the summit of Mount Everest with a Hong Kong flag. Photo: Dreamers Destination Treks & Expedition
Switzerland

6 die in weekend mountain accidents in Swiss Alps

Bodies of 5 skiers found on Swiss glacier near Zermatt; climber killed in an avalanche on the Morgenhorn in Bern.

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.

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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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Officials in Japan want the government to approve rules requiring climbers to pay for off-season rescue. Photo: Shutterstock
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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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.

Climbers on a glacier at a base camp, 5,364 m (17,598 ft) above sea level, of Mt. Everest in Nepal, April 26 2024. Nepalese climber Kami Rita Sherpa broke his own record on 12 May that year after successfully climbing Mt Everest for the 29th time. Photo: EPA-EFE
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’.

Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia’s Sabah state. Photo: Nam Cheah
Hong Kong sports

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

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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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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A helicopter flies around the Everest region in Nepal last year. Photo: EPA-EFE
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.

Portrait of Emma Demopoulos, the youngest Hongkonger to summit Africa’s highest peak, at Mid Levels. 16DEC24 SCMP / Jonathan Wong
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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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.

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Nepal

Video | Nepali teen climber returns to hero’s welcome

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

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.

Nepali climber Nima Rinji Sherpa, 18, atop Mount Makalu in May. Photo: Instagram/nimasherpa_official
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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Snow-covered Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest peak. Photo: AP
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’.

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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Nepal

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

The Nepali teen staring down the world’s tallest peaks
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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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The shadow of Japan’s Mount Fuji is cast on clouds hanging below the summit. Photo: AP
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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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.

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