Pakistan maintains reduced peak fees
 01 Nov 2008
The Ministry of Tourism in Pakistan has announced that the the prices for peak fees will remain at the same reduced levels as in the past two years.
Mountaineers test new eco friendly gear
 13 Sep 2008
The Eco Everest Expedition 2008, led by Dawa Steven Sherpa, has successfully field tested new technologies for environmentally friendly mountaineering.
UIAA sends condolences to K2 victims’ families
 05 Aug 2008
The UIAA deeply regrets the death of the eleven climbers on K2.
Major reductions in Nepal peak fees
 05 May 2008
The Government of Nepal has announced heavy reductions on Permit Fees for all peaks, including Mount Everest. The reductions will be effective from the 2008 autumn season.
Eco-friendly expeditions to the test
.jpg) 21 Apr 2008
This month, the Eco Everest 2008 expedition is field testing an environmentally-friendly approach to climbing. The expedition also aims to draws attention to climate change and has unveiled the world’s highest photo exhibition.
Press release: Mount Everest
 05 Apr 2008
The UIAA regrets the recent decision by the government of China to close the north side of Mount Everest to mountaineering expeditions. Statement by Mike Mortimer, President of the UIAA.
Access situation on Everest
.jpg) 27 Mar 2008
The expeditions planning to ascent Everest this spring are facing problems. At the moment, permits are not being issued by Chinese or Nepali authorities.
Eco Everest Expedition dedicated to Hillary
 02 Feb 2008
Dawa Steven Sherpa, mountaineer and mountain guide, is dedicating his Eco Everest Expedition 2008 to "Sir Ed Hillary's vision for the Khumbu and her people". The purpose of the expedition is to raise awareness of the impact of climate change and melting glaciers in the Himalayas, with a special focus on glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF) risk in the Khumbu region.
Uncovering new peaks of Tibet
 29 Jan 2008
Japanese mountaineer Tamotsu Nakamura last autumn led an expedition into the deep gorge country of southeast Tibet. During the expedition Nakamura photographed and mapped many unclimbed peaks. He has kindly given us the chance to show you the photos, which you will find in our Expedition section.
New Russian Route on K2
 04 Dec 2007
On August 21, a Russian expedition made the first completely independent new line to K2 since 1986. The new direct route of the West face was naturally named the “Russian route.”
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