National Geographic
Mira Rai becomes the Adventurer of the Year 2017
Mira Rai once hauled rice sacks through the Himalaya. Now she wins international trail races and inspires young Nepali women.
January 27, 2017: Each year...
Photos: Khumbu Climbing School
Located in Phortse, Nepal, a few days' trekking from Lukla, the Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC) provides Sherpas with top-notch mountaineering training. Their teachers are...
A Fairytale Kingdom Faces Real-Life Troubles
On the border of Estonia and Russia, the Setos struggle to create a modern identity from ancient beliefs
On two sides of a disputed border...
Breaking With Tradition, This Trail Runner Is Finding Her Way
High-elevation racing phenom Mira Rai is on a mission to help the women of Nepal through sports.
Two years ago, Nepali runner Mira Rai went...
