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Drone Used at 27,560-Feet to Help Rescue Climber Presumed Dead on Broad Peak Near K2

Accomplished climber Rick Allen was reported missing, presumed dead, after summiting Broad Peak,…

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Body of Solo Tramper Found in Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand

The body of a tourist who died in the Nelson Lakes National…

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French Officials Restrict Mont Blanc Access Due to Safety Concerns

France has issued a decree restricting access to the summit of the…

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Climber Who Planned Suicide On Summit Of Mt. Hood, OR Rescued in Dramatic Fashion Yesterday

A climber planned on ending his life atop 11,240' Mt. Hood on…

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74-Year-Old Texan Man Rescued After Spending Night Alone on Buffalo Mountain, Colorado

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a man who went…

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Italian Climber Killed by Falling Ice on Gasherbrum IV | Third Karakoram Death this Summer

There is once again sad news from the Northern Pakistan Mountains, with…

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Denali, Alaska Climbing Season is Over | No Fatalities for First Time in 15-Years

Climbing season on North America’s tallest mountain, Denali is now over. According to…

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Man Dead After Jumping Off 131-Foot Waterfall in Northern California

A 30-year-old man is dead after jumping off 131-foot Burney Falls in…

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