Hiker Summiting Kala Patthar

Conquering Kala Patthar, one step at a time. At 18,514 feet, the icy winds and thin air couldn't hold back this determined hiker from reaching the summit and taking in the breathtaking panorama of the Himalayas, including the majestic Everest in the distance - a moment of pure exhilaration on the challenging Three Passes Trek through Nepal. - By Nicholas Eager