KATHMANDU, Nepal -- An avalanche triggered by a massive earthquake slammed into a section of the Mount Everest mountaineering base camp, killing at least 18, injuring dozens and leaving an unknown ...

PETALUMA, Calif. -- A Petaluma, Calif., family says they've finally gotten in contact with their 21-year-old son who was on Mount Everest when the massive quake hit Nepal. Spencer Dickinson, 21, had ...

It is unlikely any climbers were attempting to climb Mount Everest when a 7.3-magnitude earthquake rocked Nepal Tuesday morning, the head of one of the country's main climbing groups told NBC News.

The condition of the rock face has been the source of intense speculation among the climbing community since six-time Everest summiteer Tim Mosedale declared it had crumbled. "The Hillary Step is no ...

Saturday's massive earthquake in Nepal killed at least 1,130 people, destroyed historic temples and sent an avalanche racing down Everest in what could ultimately become the mountain's deadliest day ...

Kent Stewart has started his own company. He ran a marathon. He's gone parasailing. He's climbed to the highest point on six of seven continents. Next month, He'll travel to Nepal to attempt the ...