Highest peak in world to be remeasured
4 years, 8 months ago

Highest peak in world to be remeasured

China Daily  

A member of the survey team takes a photo with a full moon on a campsite at Mount Qomolangma, on May 7, 2020. Survey team sets out on challenging mission atop Mount Qomolangma China has launched its most comprehensive scientific survey of Mount Qomolangma, including remeasuring its height. More than 30 Chinese surveyors left base camp at Mount Qomolangma, known in the West as Mount Everest, on Wednesday to head to its peak to remeasure its height. Wang Yongfeng, deputy head of the mountaineering sports management center with the sports administration, said the 1st Geodetic Surveying Brigade under the Ministry of Natural Resources and the China Mountaineering Team are the two parties undertaking the challenging mission. The surveyors will use the global navigation satellite system receiver, a gravimeter to measure gravity, a snow-depth radar and a meteorological measuring instrument to remeasure the height of Qomolangma.

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A record-setting teen climber returns home to Nepal to a hero's welcome
2 months, 3 weeks ago

A record-setting teen climber returns home to Nepal to a hero's welcome

The Independent  

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Sherpa summits highest peak for 30th time
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Sherpa summits highest peak for 30th time

China Daily  

Trailblazing climber Kami Rita Sherpa reached the top of Mount Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, for the 30th time on May 22, breaking his own record for the most summits of the world's highest mountain. Following Kami Rita is another Sherpa — Pasang Dawa — who has 27 summit titles on the world's highest mountain. Paterson and Pastenji "heroically …

Mount Everest conquest 70th anniversary: Rising climate concerns pose threat to world's highest mountain
1 year, 7 months ago

Mount Everest conquest 70th anniversary: Rising climate concerns pose threat to world's highest mountain

India TV News  

As the highest peak in the world celebrates its 70th anniversary there is growing concern about global warming which on the world’s tallest mountain. “The effects of climate change are hitting not just the fishes of Antarctica, the whales or the penguins, but it’s having a direct impact on the Himalayan mountains and the people there,” said Ang Tshering, a …

Triumph of conquering a mountain peak can be experienced only by dedicated climbers
2 years, 4 months ago

Triumph of conquering a mountain peak can be experienced only by dedicated climbers

Deccan Chronicle  

Mountaineering, which has long been seen as a ‘useless’ pursuit, has taken on new meaning in recent years. According to Eberhard Jurgalski, a German mountaineering chronicler, “it is possible that no one has ever been on the true summit of any of the fourteen 8,000-meter peaks.” For instance, many people claimed to have reached the 8163-m Manaslu summit before the …

Peak moments on Mount Qomolangma
2 years, 7 months ago

Peak moments on Mount Qomolangma

China Daily  

Dechen Ngodrup, head of the squad who leads the 13-member team to the summit of Mount Qomolangma, poses for a photo on May 4. SONAM DORJE/XINHUA Chinese scientific researchers on May 4 established an automatic meteorological monitoring station at an altitude of over 8,800 meters, making it the world's highest of its kind, on Mount Qomolangma, known in the West …

Peak moments on Mount Qomolangma
2 years, 7 months ago

Peak moments on Mount Qomolangma

China Daily  

Members of a Chinese scientific expedition team led by captain Dechen Ngodrup establish an automatic meteorological monitoring station on Mount Qomolangma on May 4. SONAM DORJE/XINHUA Zhu Tong, head of the College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering of Peking University, led his team to explore the impact of an ultra-high altitude environment on human health. The team of 27 scientific …

Peak moments on Mount Qomolangma
2 years, 7 months ago

Peak moments on Mount Qomolangma

China Daily  

Dechen Ngodrup, head of the squad who leads the 13-member team to the summit of Mount Qomolangma, poses for a photo on May 4. SONAM DORJE/XINHUA Chinese scientific researchers on May 4 established an automatic meteorological monitoring station at an altitude of over 8,800 meters, making it the world's highest of its kind, on Mount Qomolangma, known in the West …

Peak moments on Mount Qomolangma
2 years, 7 months ago

Peak moments on Mount Qomolangma

China Daily  

Dechen Ngodrup, head of the squad who leads the 13-member team to the summit of Mount Qomolangma, poses for a photo on May 4. SONAM DORJE/XINHUA Chinese scientific researchers on May 4 established an automatic meteorological monitoring station at an altitude of over 8,800 meters, making it the world's highest of its kind, on Mount Qomolangma, known in the West …

Peak moments on Mount Qomolangma
2 years, 7 months ago

Peak moments on Mount Qomolangma

China Daily  

Dechen Ngodrup, head of the squad who leads the 13-member team to the summit of Mount Qomolangma, poses for a photo on May 4. SONAM DORJE/XINHUA Chinese scientific researchers on May 4 established an automatic meteorological monitoring station at an altitude of over 8,800 meters, making it the world's highest of its kind, on Mount Qomolangma, known in the West …

Stunning book by 'world's most travelled hiker' reveals the spellbinding majesty of the Himalayas
2 years, 8 months ago

Stunning book by 'world's most travelled hiker' reveals the spellbinding majesty of the Himalayas

Daily Mail  

Get ready to be lifted to the top of the world. He says: 'Physically challenging and culturally fascinating, it has equally impressive scenery as its better-known peers in the Annapurna and Everest regions, but with only a fraction of the crowds and tourist infrastructure' Two hikers tackle the 23.6-mile Advanced Everest Base Camp trek in Tibet, which is the world's …

Height of adventure
2 years, 11 months ago

Height of adventure

China Daily  

Photographers Ma Chunlin and Dong Shuchang capture the majesty of Qomolangma from a similar angle of photographs taken by English mountaineer George Mallory a century ago. CHINA DAILY Photographers take images of Qomolangma from similar angles that mountaineers took a century ago to highlight the changing landscape, Yang Feiyue reports. "Lho means 'south' in Tibetan, while lin means an 'enclosed …

Height of adventure
2 years, 11 months ago

Height of adventure

China Daily  

Photographers Ma Chunlin and Dong Shuchang capture the majesty of Qomolangma from a similar angle of photographs taken by English mountaineer George Mallory a century ago. CHINA DAILY Photographers take images of Qomolangma from similar angles that mountaineers took a century ago to highlight the changing landscape, Yang Feiyue reports. "Lho means 'south' in Tibetan, while lin means an 'enclosed …

Height of adventure
2 years, 11 months ago

Height of adventure

China Daily  

Photographers Ma Chunlin and Dong Shuchang capture the majesty of Qomolangma from a similar angle of photographs taken by English mountaineer George Mallory a century ago. CHINA DAILY Photographers take images of Qomolangma from similar angles that mountaineers took a century ago to highlight the changing landscape, Yang Feiyue reports. "Lho means 'south' in Tibetan, while lin means an 'enclosed …

Height of adventure
2 years, 11 months ago

Height of adventure

China Daily  

Photographers Ma Chunlin and Dong Shuchang capture the majesty of Qomolangma from a similar angle of photographs taken by English mountaineer George Mallory a century ago. CHINA DAILY Photographers take images of Qomolangma from similar angles that mountaineers took a century ago to highlight the changing landscape, Yang Feiyue reports. "Lho means 'south' in Tibetan, while lin means an 'enclosed …

The height of endeavor
3 years ago

The height of endeavor

China Daily  

On May 14, 2018, Chinese double amputee climber Xia Boyu reached the world's highest summit from the south side in Nepal, at the age of 69. Climber, 69, conquers the world's tallest peak with artificial legs having lost them to frostbite on a previous attempt, Xu Lin reports. He is the first Chinese double amputee climber to conquer the mountain. …

The height of endeavor
3 years ago

The height of endeavor

China Daily  

On May 14, 2018, Chinese double amputee climber Xia Boyu reached the world's highest summit from the south side in Nepal, at the age of 69. Climber, 69, conquers the world's tallest peak with artificial legs having lost them to frostbite on a previous attempt, Xu Lin reports. He is the first Chinese double amputee climber to conquer the mountain. …

Scaling the height of success
3 years, 2 months ago

Scaling the height of success

China Daily  

A photo of the key protected area of Qomolangma, known as Mount Everest in the West. "We failed twice before," said Tselo, the team's captain, at the recent launch ceremony of the book Zoujin Diqiu Zhidian in Beijing. It covers the formation of the Himalayan mountain range and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau 65 million years ago, scientific investigations into its environmental …

Scaling the height of success
3 years, 2 months ago

Scaling the height of success

China Daily  

A photo of the key protected area of Qomolangma, known as Mount Everest in the West. "We failed twice before," said Tselo, the team's captain, at the recent launch ceremony of the book Zoujin Diqiu Zhidian in Beijing. It covers the formation of the Himalayan mountain range and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau 65 million years ago, scientific investigations into its environmental …

每日一词∣珠穆朗玛峰最新高程 new height of Mount Qomolangma
4 years, 1 month ago

每日一词∣珠穆朗玛峰最新高程 new height of Mount Qomolangma

China Daily  

12月8日，国家主席习近平同尼泊尔总统班达里互致信函，共同宣布世界最高峰珠穆朗玛峰的最新高程为8848.86米。习近平指出，珠穆朗玛峰是中尼两国世代友好的重要象征。 The new height of Mount Qomolangma, the world's highest peak, is 8,848.86 meters, according to a joint announcement by China and Nepal on December 8. President Xi Jinping, exchanging letters with his Nepali counterpart Bidya Devi Bhandari, called Mount Qomolangma "an important symbol of the China-Nepal traditional friendship." 8848.86米！珠穆朗玛峰最新身高12月8日公布，而且仍在不断成长。（图片来源：新华社） 【知识点】 2020年5月27日，中国测量人登上珠峰峰顶，成功获得珠峰高程测量的最新数据。2020珠峰高程测量是有史以来精度最高的，是中国和尼泊尔两国数据首次进行融合，首次应用北斗卫星导航系统，也是第一次采用全球高程基准。此前，中国测量人员曾两次登顶珠峰进行高程测量。1975年，中国测量队员首次将觇标带上珠峰峰顶，测出8848.13米的高度；2005年，中国测量人再次登顶，更新了珠峰的“净身高”——8844.43米。 精确测得珠峰高程有何意义？从科学层面来说，珠峰高度及其变化情况，是研究欧亚大陆与印度洋板块相互作用及珠峰地区生态环境变化的数据支持，对阐明全球构造运动、发展地球科学理论，都具有重要价值。另外，2015年4月，尼泊尔发生了8.1级大地震。这次大地震对珠峰高度是否产生影响、有多大影响，在全球存在争议。只有通过精确测量才能得到证实。从技术层面来说，由于珠峰是世界第一高峰，气候多变、高寒缺氧、环境复杂，其高程不仅对人体是严酷考验，对测量装备和测绘技术也有很高的要求。因此，精确测量珠峰高程也是一个国家测绘技术水平和能力的综合体现。从政治和外交层面来说，珠峰是中尼两国界峰，也是两国友好的重要象征。中尼两国共同宣布珠峰最新高程数据，必将进一步促进两国睦邻友好关系。 【重要讲话】 今天我和你共同宣布珠峰最新高程具有承前启后的时代意义，也充分体现了中尼关系持续发展的高水平。 The joint announcement of the …

每日一词∣珠穆朗玛峰最新高程 new height of Mount Qomolangma
4 years, 1 month ago

每日一词∣珠穆朗玛峰最新高程 new height of Mount Qomolangma

China Daily  

12月8日，国家主席习近平同尼泊尔总统班达里互致信函，共同宣布世界最高峰珠穆朗玛峰的最新高程为8848.86米。习近平指出，珠穆朗玛峰是中尼两国世代友好的重要象征。 The new height of Mount Qomolangma, the world's highest peak, is 8,848.86 meters, according to a joint announcement by China and Nepal on December 8. President Xi Jinping, exchanging letters with his Nepali counterpart Bidya Devi Bhandari, called Mount Qomolangma "an important symbol of the China-Nepal traditional friendship." 8848.86米！珠穆朗玛峰最新身高12月8日公布，而且仍在不断成长。（图片来源：新华社） 【知识点】 2020年5月27日，中国测量人登上珠峰峰顶，成功获得珠峰高程测量的最新数据。2020珠峰高程测量是有史以来精度最高的，是中国和尼泊尔两国数据首次进行融合，首次应用北斗卫星导航系统，也是第一次采用全球高程基准。此前，中国测量人员曾两次登顶珠峰进行高程测量。1975年，中国测量队员首次将觇标带上珠峰峰顶，测出8848.13米的高度；2005年，中国测量人再次登顶，更新了珠峰的“净身高”——8844.43米。 精确测得珠峰高程有何意义？从科学层面来说，珠峰高度及其变化情况，是研究欧亚大陆与印度洋板块相互作用及珠峰地区生态环境变化的数据支持，对阐明全球构造运动、发展地球科学理论，都具有重要价值。另外，2015年4月，尼泊尔发生了8.1级大地震。这次大地震对珠峰高度是否产生影响、有多大影响，在全球存在争议。只有通过精确测量才能得到证实。从技术层面来说，由于珠峰是世界第一高峰，气候多变、高寒缺氧、环境复杂，其高程不仅对人体是严酷考验，对测量装备和测绘技术也有很高的要求。因此，精确测量珠峰高程也是一个国家测绘技术水平和能力的综合体现。从政治和外交层面来说，珠峰是中尼两国界峰，也是两国友好的重要象征。中尼两国共同宣布珠峰最新高程数据，必将进一步促进两国睦邻友好关系。 【重要讲话】 今天我和你共同宣布珠峰最新高程具有承前启后的时代意义，也充分体现了中尼关系持续发展的高水平。 The joint announcement of the …

Mount Everest stands tall at 8848.86 metres; Nepal, China announce newly measured height
4 years, 1 month ago

Mount Everest stands tall at 8848.86 metres; Nepal, China announce newly measured height

India Today  

The newly measured height of Mount Everest is 8848.86 metres, Nepal and China jointly announced on Tuesday. President Xi Jinping and Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari exchanged congratulatory messages on Tuesday, jointly announcing the newly measured height of Mount #Qomolangma, world’s tallest peak --- 8,848.86 meters. Reading out President Xi Jinping’s message at the virtual event, Wang Yi is said, …

Nepal opens Qomolangma after nearly 5 months of shutdown
4 years, 5 months ago

Nepal opens Qomolangma after nearly 5 months of shutdown

China Daily  

Qomolangma, known in the West as Mount Everest Nepal has opened Qomolangma and other Himalayan peaks from Thursday after a shutdown that had lasted for four and a half months, according to a Tourism Department official. All spring season expeditions that usually last from March to May were suspended following fears of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. The Nepali …

Climber conquers the world
5 years, 5 months ago

Climber conquers the world

China Daily  

Xia Boyu takes part in an ice climbing contest in Fangshan district, Beijing, in January 2017. Xia Boyu, 70, the first Chinese double amputee to have reached the summit of Mount Qomolangma, the highest mountain in the world, will continue his beloved climbing on the steep slopes of life. On May 14, last year, Xia, who is the same age …

A Sherpa guide and summiteer of Qomolangma
5 years, 6 months ago

A Sherpa guide and summiteer of Qomolangma

China Daily  

Seven-time Mount Qomolangma summiteer Lakpa Sherpa. Seasoned mountain climber Lakpa Sherpa had made debut in climbing Mount Qomolangma by reaching the top of the mountain on May 23, 2010 from the Chinese side of the mountain by taking US climbers. During the course of his climbing career, he also took many Chinese climbers including some famous names to the summit …

A Sherpa guide and summiteer of Qomolangma
5 years, 6 months ago

A Sherpa guide and summiteer of Qomolangma

China Daily  

Seven-time Mount Qomolangma summiteer Lakpa Sherpa. Seasoned mountain climber Lakpa Sherpa had made debut in climbing Mount Qomolangma by reaching the top of the mountain on May 23, 2010 from the Chinese side of the mountain by taking US climbers. During the course of his climbing career, he also took many Chinese climbers including some famous names to the summit …

Return from heaven
5 years, 6 months ago

Return from heaven

China Daily  

View looking south toward Qomolangma, about 50 kilometers away. Just left and behind Qomolangma, the highest peak in this image, is Lhotse, the world's fourth-highest mountain at 8,516 meters. Every year, crowds of amateur climbers rush headlong up Qomolangma, but for Tibetan guide Tashi Tsering, it remains a place of serenity The climbing season ended days ago on China's side …

Return from heaven
5 years, 6 months ago

Return from heaven

China Daily  

View looking south toward Qomolangma, about 50 kilometers away. Just left and behind Qomolangma, the highest peak in this image, is Lhotse, the world's fourth-highest mountain at 8,516 meters. Every year, crowds of amateur climbers rush headlong up Qomolangma, but for Tibetan guide Tashi Tsering, it remains a place of serenity The climbing season ended days ago on China's side …

Return from heaven
5 years, 6 months ago

Return from heaven

China Daily  

View looking south toward Qomolangma, about 50 kilometers away. Just left and behind Qomolangma, the highest peak in this image, is Lhotse, the world's fourth-highest mountain at 8,516 meters. Every year, crowds of amateur climbers rush headlong up Qomolangma, but for Tibetan guide Tashi Tsering, it remains a place of serenity The climbing season ended days ago on China's side …

Is Mount Everest getting crowded?
5 years, 6 months ago

Is Mount Everest getting crowded?

The Hindu  

A photograph shared by Nirmal Purja, a Nepalese mountaineer, showing hundreds of mountaineers queuing up to summit Everest recently turned the world’s attention to the crowding at the peak. I passed over 80 people in that stretch.” A narrower ‘good weather window’, a record 381 permits issued by the Nepal government and the fact that every hiker had to be …

Ghaziabad student scales Mount Everest
5 years, 7 months ago

Ghaziabad student scales Mount Everest

India Today  

A Ghaziabad-based mountaineer, Sagar Kasana, has scaled Mount Everest, world's highest peak. His journey Sagar, the final year graduating student at Noida College of Physical Education, left Ghaziabad on April 4 and reached Kathmandu, Nepal, the same day. He left Kathmandu on April 6 and reached the first base camp on May 3 via Lukla, Fekdeag, Nemche bazar, Tyagbo che …

Nepal wants to remeasure Everest's height, sends team
5 years, 8 months ago

Nepal wants to remeasure Everest's height, sends team

India TV News  

An expedition team, assigned to remeasure the height of the world's tallest mountain peak, left for Mount Everest on Wednesday. "It will be the authentic data regarding the height of the tallest peak once you come up with the report," Oli told the team members at the Prime Minister's Office here. According to the department, four government officials -- Khimlal …

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