Nawang Sherpa gave his life on Everest because he refused to abandon his ailing, disoriented client near the summit. Despite his extraordinary sacrifice, Nawang’s bravery went largely unrecognized. Jon Mills, …
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In a daring and heroic effort, rescuers reached Sergey Mironov and Mikhail Mironov early this morning on the perilous slopes of Gasherbrum IV. The injured Russian climbers, stranded since the …
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Another Heartbreaking Incident on Gasherbrum IV: Nilov Feared Dead, Two Injured, Urgent Call for Help
A devastating tragedy struck Gasherbrum IV yesterday when a falling serac hit a group of Russian climbers, leading to heartbreaking consequences. Sergey Nilov is feared to have lost his life, …
Once again, the Matterhorn claimed another life yesterday, underscoring the relentless dangers that accompany the pursuit of its summit. Earlier in the day, Air Zermatt rescuers made a grim discovery—two …
In a fatal turn of events, two mountaineers sadly lost their lives while striving to balance the mythical Matterhorn, releasing a gloominess over what should have been a successful ascent. …
A determined Polish team is gearing up to take on Nanga Parbat in the coming weeks. With the shifting climate affecting traditional climbing seasons, they’ve decided to climb at an …
Here’s the thrilling update on Jean-Yves Fredriksen, Benjamin Vedrines, Liv Sansoz, and Zeb Roche’s groundbreaking paragliding journey from the summit of K2. On July 28, this remarkable team ascended the …
A few weeks ago, the international climbing public was trembled by the news that Kazuya Hiraide (45) and Kenro Nakajima (39) had gone missing on K2’s West Face. Unfortunately, the …
Towards the end of the Karakoram climbing season, British alpinist Tom Livingstone and Slovenia’s Ales Cesen achieved an incredible feat by establishing a brand-new route on the West Ridge of …
On July 28 four brave French climbers accomplished the remarkable feat of summiting K2 the worlds second-highest peak, without the aid of backup oxygen. Among them was Benjamin Vedrines who …