Mountain climber Jyoti Ratre became the oldest lady to summit Mount Everest. The 55-year-old entrepreneur from Madhya Pradesh was aided by climbing guides Lakpa Nuru Sherpa, Ming Nuru Sherpa, and Pasang Tenzing Sherpa.
The latest list of permits issued by Nepal’s Department of Tourism includes a single unnamed climber willing to tackle the formidable south side of Cho Oyu. This does not mean a solo climber, but a single foreigner. Nepalese nationals don’t need to pay the royalty fees and are not included on such lists. Chinese authorities […]