Annapurna I, the 10th highest mountain in the world, stands 8,091 meters (26,545 feet) in the Himalayas. Its name, derived from Sanskrit, means "Goddess of the Harvests," symbolizing abundance.

Located in the Himalaya, Annapurna I is considered the deadliest mountain in the world ... Even then, the odds of dying on its slopes are 1 in 3. But for the most serious mountaineers–including ...

The breathtaking natural scenery and towering mountain peaks make Nepal an ideal trekking destination for all international ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Photographer Aleks Kocev captured this time-lapse as he traveled through Western Nepal on the Annapurna Circuit, a mountain with the highest fatality-to-summit rate ...

Christian Kuntner dies after being hit by an avalanche on Annapurna. Mario Panzeri ... he preferred talking about his other adventures: the Silk road by mountain bike and the long mountain bike ...

Nepal, a nation famous for its grand Himalayas, offers a few of the best trekking goals in the world. From farther mountain valleys to awe-inspiring views of the world’s most noteworthy peaks, Nepal ...

two avalanches rocketed down the steep slopes of Annapurna over the weekend above Camp 2. The first avalanche missed the only climbing team remaining on the mountain. A second avalanche hit ...

Swiss alpinist Ueli Steck talks about his fast and impressive solo ascent up the South Face of Annapurna South (8091m ... Googles and sunglasses. A stove, tent. 1 gas cartridge. Satphone, sunscreen.