Austrian climber dies on Ama Dablam
Martin Hornegger, 64, who began his descent on Saturday morning after summiting the peak, was found dead at the base of the mountain in the evening
An Austrian climber has died on Mount Ama Dablam (6,812 meters) while descending after a successful summit, Nepalese officials confirmed on Saturday.
Martin Hornegger, 64, went missing during his descent on Saturday morning after reaching the summit. According to a statement from the Department of Tourism, rescuers found his body at the foot of the peak around 4:40 p.m.
His body has been transported to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu for a post-mortem examination. The Department, in coordination with his outfitter, Snowy Horizon Treks and Expedition, is arranging for his body to be repatriated to Austria.
Ama Dablam, often referred to as one of the most beautiful mountains in the Himalayas, is known for its challenging, technical route that requires climbers to navigate snow, ice, and rock.
As of April 21, the Department of Tourism had issued 80 climbing permits for Ama Dablam for the spring season.