![Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716542946_tbWorkersbarrier.jpg)
Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists
Japan is levying new trail fees and limiting hiker numbers to 4,000 a day to curb overcrowded trails.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![Nepal sherpa scales Everest for record 30th time; two climbers go missing Nepal sherpa scales Everest for record 30th time; two climbers go missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81698743414_MountEverest.jpg)
Nepal sherpa scales Everest for record 30th time; two climbers go missing
It is very rare for mountaineers to make multiple ascents in a short time.
Wed May 22 2024
![Search ops for Muhammad Hawari to continue next year -Sherpa Search ops for Muhammad Hawari to continue next year -Sherpa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684927555_MuhamadHawariEver.jpg)
Search ops for Muhammad Hawari to continue next year -Sherpa
Mount Everest sherpas will continue to search for the hearing-impaired, Malaysia Everest 2023 climber, Muhammad Hawari Hashim.
Fri Dec 15 2023
![Indonesia rescuers evacuate all climbers from Marapi volcano after eruption killed 23 Indonesia rescuers evacuate all climbers from Marapi volcano after eruption killed 23](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701763610_TBPendakijpg.jpg)
Indonesia rescuers evacuate all climbers from Marapi volcano after eruption killed 23
All the climbers were accounted for, following the rescue earlier of dozens, many of whom were wounded or burned by the eruption.
Thu Dec 07 2023
![Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts, killing 11 climbers; 12 missing Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts, killing 11 climbers; 12 missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701667983_TBMountMarapijp.jpg)
Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts, killing 11 climbers; 12 missing
It took around four to six hours to evacuate one dead body from the volcano, a spokesperson said, adding: "It's very difficult."
Tue Dec 05 2023
![Eleven climbers killed as Indonesia volcano erupts, search on hold Eleven climbers killed as Indonesia volcano erupts, search on hold](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701667983_TBMountMarapijp.jpg)
Eleven climbers killed as Indonesia volcano erupts, search on hold
Authorities raised the alert to the second-highest level and prohibited residents from going within 3 km of the crater.
Mon Dec 04 2023
![Switzerland finds remains of climber who disappeared on glacier in 1986 Switzerland finds remains of climber who disappeared on glacier in 1986](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61690520235_TBGermanclimber.jpg)
Switzerland finds remains of climber who disappeared on glacier in 1986
Melting glaciers have led to the reemergence of bodies and objects thought to be long-lost.
Fri Jul 28 2023
![Nepal urged to tighten climbing rules to cut Everest deaths Nepal urged to tighten climbing rules to cut Everest deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41685958692_LightilluminatesM.jpg)
Nepal urged to tighten climbing rules to cut Everest deaths
At least 12 climbers died and five are missing and feared dead on the 8,849 metre Mount Everest during this year's main climbing season.
Tue Jun 06 2023
![Nepali sherpa saves Malaysian climber in rare Everest 'death zone' rescue Nepali sherpa saves Malaysian climber in rare Everest 'death zone' rescue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61685593420_NgimaTashiSherpa.jpg)
Nepali sherpa saves Malaysian climber in rare Everest 'death zone' rescue
Gelje Sherpa was guiding a Chinese client when he saw the Malaysian climber clinging to a rope in the area called the "death zone".
Thu Jun 01 2023
![Remains of Malaysian climber to be flown to Kathmandu today - Wisma Putra Remains of Malaysian climber to be flown to Kathmandu today - Wisma Putra](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684643399_tbwismaputra.jpg)
Remains of Malaysian climber to be flown to Kathmandu today - Wisma Putra
8Wisma Putra said the body of Lt Col Awang will be flown today if the operation to bring down his remains goes as scheduled.
Mon May 22 2023
![Britain's record holding climber says Everest is 'dry, more rocky' Britain's record holding climber says Everest is 'dry, more rocky'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684711260_KentonCool.jpg)
Britain's record holding climber says Everest is 'dry, more rocky'
British climber Kenton Cool made his 17th ascent of the worlds highest peak this week, the most by a foreigner.
Mon May 22 2023
![Australian climber dies at Mount Everest - Reports Australian climber dies at Mount Everest - Reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684600006_TBEVEREST.jpg)
Australian climber dies at Mount Everest - Reports
Australian mining engineer Jason Bernard Kennison died in the so called Balcony area at the height above 26,200 feet.
Mon May 22 2023
!['Death zone' queues feared on Everest as Nepal grants record climbing permits 'Death zone' queues feared on Everest as Nepal grants record climbing permits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51615977608_Everest.jpg)
'Death zone' queues feared on Everest as Nepal grants record climbing permits
The challenges with more climbers on the mountain will be potential traffic jams on the climbing route, Garrett Madison said.
Fri Apr 28 2023
![Nepal issues record 454 permits for Everest Nepal issues record 454 permits for Everest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51615977608_Everest.jpg)
Nepal issues record 454 permits for Everest
Over 900 climbers will be heading for the summit in the next few weeks, Bigyan Koirala said.
Tue Apr 25 2023
![Climber swept away by strong currents found drowned Climber swept away by strong currents found drowned](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71674462431_lemas.jpg)
Climber swept away by strong currents found drowned
A man allegedly swept away by strong currents in Sungai Tanum on his way down from Gunung Tahan in Kuala Lipis yesterday was found drowned today.
Mon Jan 23 2023