Scores of walkers were still missing in the Himalayan mountains of Nepal yesterday, after a blizzard that is now known to have claimed the lives of more than 40 people.

A New Zealand couple whose whereabouts are unaccounted for in Nepal are not believed to be near the avalanche-stricken Annapurna circuit.

Former NZ Olympic hockey player and her British partner, who were feared missing in a deadly snowstorm in Nepal, believed to be safe and in touch with family.

Kevin Pilley flies on Buddha Air for a close encounter with the Goddess of the Sky. Well, almost ...

The search continues for people caught in a blizzard and deadly avalanche in Nepal this week, and concerns remain for New Zealanders in the area.

Few people in New Zealand, despite its long mountaineering tradition, or elsewhere, are likely to remember the names of 16 Sherpas who lost their lives recently .

The first climber to scale Everest since Sherpas went on strike after 16 were killed in an avalanche has been accused of cheating by flying to the mountain's upper reaches by helicopter.

Good intentions are being abused in voluntourism, says Neesha Bremner.

I'm sure I can speak for all of our World Vision team when I say that if it hadn't been for our porters and guides, none of us would have come close to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro last year.

It was the deadliest avalanche to hit Everest, with 13 sherpas killed. Now the mountain's guides are threatening a boycott to press their safety concerns.

Winston Aldworth stays (fairly) sober while getting high.

On a Himalayan journey, Winston Aldworth has his breath taken away by the scale of Everest.

The grandson of Tenzing Norgay, Sir Edmund Hillary's companion during his historic ascent of Mt Everest, has hit out at the disparity of awards bestowed on the climbers.

So you think New Zealanders know a thing or two about the adoration of Sir Edmund Hillary? You should see the Nepalese.

This Wednesday marks the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s ascent to the top of Mt Everest with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. Rebecca Kennedy journeys to base camp and gains a sense of what Sir Ed loved about the ‘Holy Himalayas’.

There's plenty to do in this landlocked nation - even if you don't pack crampons.

For many hikers to Everest Base Camp in Nepal, adding an extra hike to the top of nearby mountain Kala Pattar is out of the question.

Black fingers claw at your neck. The zip of your windcheater is yanked away from your red raw chin.

After nearly 20 years, Shane Boocock returns to the Himalayas, now an adventure tourist hotspot, and knocks off his own mini Everest.

Haley McCrystal touches base in the 'Land of Gods'.

With help from an elephant, Greg Roughan finally tracks down his quarry.