As the mountaineering community prepares to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the conquest of Mount Everest, there is growing concern about temperatures rising, glaciers and snow melting, and weather getting harsh and unpredictable on the world’s tallest mountain. Since the…
An American dies while climbing Mount Everest
An American citizen died in Nepal on Monday while climbing Mount Everest, officials said. The U.S. Embassy in Nepal confirmed the death of Dr. Jonathan Sugarman in a statement Tuesday but did not offer additional details. “Our deepest sympathies go…