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[PHOTOS] Could Jimmy Chin’s Gruesome Discovery Rewrite the Story of Everest’s First Ascent?

A National Geographic expedition team led by Jimmy Chin has discovered what are believed to be the partial remains of British explorer Andrew “Sandy” Irvine on Mount Everest, nearly 100 years after his disappearance. The team found a boot containing a sock embroidered with “A.C. Irvine” on the Central Rongbuk Glacier below Everest’s North Face. “When they spotted it, there […]
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Michael Gardner, Professional Skier and Climber, Killed After Falling While Descending Jannu East in Nepal

Michael Gardner has tragically passed away following a fall while climbing Jannu in Nepal

Michael Gardner, a 32-year-old professional alpine climber from Colorado, was killed on October 7 while attempting to descend the notorious North Face of Jannu East in Nepal. Gardner, known for his remarkable ascents in Alaska and the Himalayas, was on his third attempt to conquer the 24,500-foot mountain with his longtime climbing partner, Sam Hennessey. Related: World Cup Speed Skier […]
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5 Climbers Killed After Fall on 26,788′ Mount Dhaulagiri, Nepal, World’s 7th Highest Mountain

Five Russian climbers have been killed in a tragic accident on Mount Dhaulagiri, the world’s seventh-highest peak, located in Nepal. The climbers were part of an expedition attempting to scale the 26,788-foot (8,167-meter) mountain during the autumn climbing season. Related: World Cup Speed Skier Jean Daniel Pession and His Girlfriend Killed in Tragic Accident While Backcountry Skiing in Italy The […]
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Unconcious Climber Miraculously Rescued After Shrub Stops Significant Fall in ‘No Fall Zone’ on 75º Slope

On Monday afternoon, search and rescue teams successfully extracted an injured solo climber from the treacherous slopes of East Lion Mountain in British Columbia. The climber, who had fallen a significant distance while descending the summit without a helmet, was found precariously perched on a ledge, saved by a small cluster of shrubs. Related: Climber ‘Unrecognizable’ After Miraculously Surviving 700-Foot […]
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Solo Hiker in Shorts and T-Shirt Without Adequate Supplies Rescued From Mount McLoughlin, OR, in 29ºF Temps

The unprepared hiker was rescued after being told to stay put. Credit: Jackson County SAR

A 40-year-old Central Point, Oregon, man was rescued from Mount McLoughlin late Saturday night after becoming lost during a solo hike. At 9:30 p.m., the Jackson County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) team successfully located the hiker after a challenging ascent through dense foliage and treacherous lava fields. Related: Hiker Rescued After Unplanned Night on Colorado 14er After Work Colleagues […]
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Self-Powered Kilian Jornet Conquers All 82 4,000-Meter Alps Peaks in 19 Days

In a superhuman feat of endurance and mountaineering skill, Spanish ultrarunner Kilian Jornet has climbed all 82 of the 4,000-meter peaks in the Alps in just 19 days. The self-powered journey, which Jornet called “Alpine Connections,” involved running, climbing, and cycling between peaks without mechanical assistance. Jornet began his adventure on August 15th at Piz Bernina in Switzerland and concluded […]
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Audi Italy Director Fabrizio Longo Dies in Tragic 700-Foot Via Ferrata Fall

Fabrizio Longo, the director of Audi Italy, tragically passed away on Saturday, August 31, after a 700-foot fall from a 10,000-foot mountain in Italy. The 62-year-old executive, known for his passion for mountaineering, was climbing the Cima Payer in the Adamello mountain range when the accident occurred. Despite his expertise, Longo fell near the 10,023′ summit while navigating a Via […]
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