Its name, Ama Dablam, translates to "Mother's Necklace" in Sherpa language, with "Ama" meaning mother and "Dablam" representing a pendant-like formation hanging from the mountain, resembling a ...

At midday, for example, it gets really warm, which increases the threat of avalanches. Ama Dablam means “Mother’s necklace”, due to the long ridges on either side of the mountain that are said to look ...