Few people in New Zealand, despite its long mountaineering tradition, or elsewhere, are likely to remember the names of 16 Sherpas who lost their lives recently .

The first climber to scale Everest since Sherpas went on strike after 16 were killed in an avalanche has been accused of cheating by flying to the mountain's upper reaches by helicopter.

Good intentions are being abused in voluntourism, says Neesha Bremner.

I'm sure I can speak for all of our World Vision team when I say that if it hadn't been for our porters and guides, none of us would have come close to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro last year.

Wanaka firm Adventure Consultants has cancelled its 2014 Everest expedition following Friday's fatal avalanche.

'I can't imagine stepping over them.' Most sherpas have decided to leave Everest, saying they will not climb the mountain while their friends are still buried in the snow.

It was the deadliest avalanche to hit Everest, with 13 sherpas killed. Now the mountain's guides are threatening a boycott to press their safety concerns.

Winston Aldworth stays (fairly) sober while getting high.

On a Himalayan journey, Winston Aldworth has his breath taken away by the scale of Everest.

The grandson of Tenzing Norgay, Sir Edmund Hillary's companion during his historic ascent of Mt Everest, has hit out at the disparity of awards bestowed on the climbers.

So you think New Zealanders know a thing or two about the adoration of Sir Edmund Hillary? You should see the Nepalese.

This Wednesday marks the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s ascent to the top of Mt Everest with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. Rebecca Kennedy journeys to base camp and gains a sense of what Sir Ed loved about the ‘Holy Himalayas’.

Nepal police say a small plane with foreign tourists has crashed while attempting to land at a mountain airstrip in northern Nepal.

There's plenty to do in this landlocked nation - even if you don't pack crampons.

For many hikers to Everest Base Camp in Nepal, adding an extra hike to the top of nearby mountain Kala Pattar is out of the question.

Black fingers claw at your neck. The zip of your windcheater is yanked away from your red raw chin.

Haley McCrystal touches base in the 'Land of Gods'.

With help from an elephant, Greg Roughan finally tracks down his quarry.

In an effort end generations of controversy, the authorities in Nepal will try to ascertain the precise height of the world's biggest mountain.