China: Avalanche Bears Down on Climbers at Mount Everest Camp

On May 12, 2026, at a camp on the south slope of Mount Everest in Tibet, a video captured a sudden avalanche in the Himalayas. A climber was filming the mountain scenery when a teammate recorded the avalanche behind them. Snow mist suddenly rose across the valley and moved very quickly. The snow cloud soon covered the sky, and the teammates quickly lay down to avoid danger. Fortunately, everyone was safe in the end.

Climate change threatens livelihood of Nepal's Sherpas

Climate change threatens livelihood of Nepal's Sherpas

Pasang Sherpa, 31, has climbed Mt. Everest twice. During this interview at his house-cum-restaurant at Namche Bazaar, Nepal, he said after an avalanche in 2014, he isn't sure he will climb again. (Photo by Bikash Karki)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nepal's Sherpas gravitate toward safer jobs in mountaineering

Nepal's Sherpas gravitate toward safer jobs in mountaineering

Kanchi Sherpa, 30, who lost her husband Chhiring Ongchu Sherpa in an avalanche on Mt. Everest in 2014, cries while being interviewed in Khumjung, Nepal, on March 5, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nepal's Sherpas gravitate toward safer jobs in mountaineering

Nepal's Sherpas gravitate toward safer jobs in mountaineering

Photo shows Mingma Doma Sherpa (L) and Lhakpa Tshering Sherpa, who lost their father Dorji Sherpa in an avalanche on Mt. Everest in 2014, during an interview in Namche Bazaar, Nepal, on March 6, 2015. (Photo by Bikash Karki)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japanese climber Kuriki aims to scale Mt. Everest in Sept.

Japanese climber Kuriki aims to scale Mt. Everest in Sept.

File photo shows Japanese climber Nobukazu Kuriki, who aims to climb Mt. Everest in September 2015. He became the first person to receive a climbing permit from the Nepalese government since a massive earthquake hit Nepal in April, causing a deadly avalanche. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo