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Geography of Tibet

The father of Kaji Sherpa, one of 13 Nepali mountaineering guides who lost his life in an avalanche on Mount Everest, comforts his grandson as he waits for the body of his son to arrive at Sherpa Monastery in Kathmandu April 19, 2014.

Almost no one goes up Mount Everest — without a Sherpa

Business, Economics and Jobs

Mount Everest climbs depend on Sherpa guides — the Nepali ethnic group renowned for years for leading teams of climbers up the world’s highest mountain peak. But a deadly avalanche last week has some Sherpas calling for better conditions — or at least greater rewards.Mount Everest climbs depend on Sherpa guides — the Nepali ethnic group renowned for years for leading teams of climbers up the world’s highest mountain peak. But a deadly avalanche last week has some Sherpas calling for better conditions — or at least greater rewards.

If you want to climb Everest, you’re going to have to help clean it up

Global Scan

Climber calls for stricter rules after three die, two go missing on Mount Everest

‘Here and Now’: China, Tibet and the Olympics

The World

First Indian Woman on Everest Aids Himalayan Flood Relief Efforts

Tibet Self-Immolations Spread To Lhasa

Conflict & Justice

Almost three dozen Tibetans have attempted to burn themselves to death since March last year. Anchor Marco Werman gets analysis from The World’s Beijing correspondent Mary Kay Magistad.

The World

Everest Deaths Linked to Crowding on the Mountain

Global Politics

Three climbers died on Mount Everest this weekend. Two more are missing. The mountain is particularly dangerous this year, and more congested than ever. One respected expedition organizer canceled the season earlier this month.

Ultimate High

Goran (YUR-an) Kropp bicycled from his native Sweden to Mt. Everest in Nepal, climbed to the summit and now has chronicled his adventures in a new book, Ultimate High. He speaks with host Steve Curwood about the successes and tragedies of his journey.

The World

The Trash-Covered Slopes of Mount Everest

Commentator Ruth Page sounds off about the tons of trash left behind by visitors to Mount Everest. . . and looks hopefully towards emerging solutions to the problem.

The World

Audio diary of a tour of Tibet

Arts, Culture & Media

Musician and songwriter Abigail Washburn shares her audio diary of her tour through Tibet two years ago.