Rescuers call off search for climbers missing in Yalung Ri avalanche
Despite advanced equipment and expert teams, rescuers were unable to penetrate rock-hard snow at 5,400 meters.
Deafblind British climber abandons Himlung Himal summit attempt
Karolina Pakenaite, who lives with Usher syndrome, turned back just short of the 7,126m peak in Nepal after dangerous conditions — a decision she says reaffirmed her instincts and strengthened her resolve to become the first deafblind person to attempt Mount Everest through her DeafBlind Everest project.
Italy says seven missing; Nepal confirms only three dead, two missing
Conflicting reports between Italian and Nepali authorities deepen uncertainty over the fate of climbers caught in separate Himalayan accidents, with harsh weather and poor communication hampering rescue operations.
British Turner Twins summit Mera Peak
Twin adventurers test replica 1920s mountaineering gear on 6,476-metre Peak to shed light on how early Everest pioneers survived the extremes.
Unequal summits: Why Nepal’s smaller mountains are deadlier than Everest
Everest and other 8K-peaks command millions and near-perfect rescues. But on lesser-known peaks like Yalung Ri and Panpari, lack of money, logistics, and access can turn even minor mishaps into tragedy.
Specialist team deployed to Yalung Ri to search for missing climbers
Led by veteran guide Riten Jangbu Sherpa, a four-member recovery team equipped with advanced RECCO detection technology heads into Dolakha’s remote Rolwaling region to locate five missing foreign climbers amid treacherous alpine conditions.