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A Japanese nurse, Naoko Watanabe, has discovered her true self in the world's most dangerous places—the 'death zone' on high peaks where oxygen is scarce. Her climbing adventures have helped her push personal limits and become a more compassionate caregiver.
Smartphone location data reveals that hiking visits to mountains in Japan's Hokkaido and Tohoku regions dropped more than 30% from April to June compared with two years earlier, with the sharpest falls in areas affected by bear attacks. Authorities have issued increased warnings, and analysts say the decline reflects both safety concerns and the impact of local advisories, raising worries for regional tourism economies.
Pakistani rescue teams have recovered the bodies of seven climbers, including famed Nepali-British mountaineer Nirmal Purja, after an avalanche on Broad Peak. Three others remain missing, including a Pakistani guide. The expedition comprised climbers from five countries.
Pakistani rescue teams have recovered the bodies of four climbers, including the first Omani woman to summit Everest, after an avalanche on Broad Peak. Six others remain missing as harsh weather hampers the search.
Rescue teams in Pakistan have found the bodies of four climbers among at least 10 missing after a major avalanche on Broad Peak. The missing include renowned Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, with search efforts ongoing for the other six despite harsh conditions.
A 10-member climbing team led by renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan's Karakoram range. The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed the loss of contact and is mobilizing rescue efforts, including helicopter support.
A record 3,623 people were stranded on mountains in Japan in 2025, including 246 foreign tourists, according to police data released June 12. The surge is blamed on a post-pandemic boom in mountaineering and adventure tourism. Authorities are urging better safety compliance, including weather checks and equipment readiness.
Two Indian climbers have died on Mount Everest, bringing this season's death toll to at least five. Record-holding mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa warns of overcrowding and urges Nepal to tighten regulations. A record number of climbers reached the summit Thursday, with photos showing long lines in the high-altitude zone.
Kami Rita Sherpa has summited Everest for a record 32nd time, breaking the men's record he set last year. Lhakpa Sherpa also achieved her 11th ascent of Everest, surpassing her own women's record.
