Portrait of Chhewang Nima Sherpa (courtesy: Sherpa Sangri-La Treks and Expeditions Pvt. Ltd.) compiled on image of Baruntse mountain (courtesy: Lina Quesada). http://con-lina-quesada.blogspot.com/
Posted: Oct 25, 2010 01:59 am EDT SUBSCRIBER CONTENT PREVIEW FOR FULL STORY: LOGIN OR SUBSCRIBE NOW - UP TO 3 MONTHS FREE
(ExWeb/Madrid) "Chhewang Nima Sherpa, 18x Everest summiteer, was caught in an avalanche on Mt. Baruntse (7,129m) at 4PM on October 23," Ang Tshering Sherpa of Asian Trekking told ExplorersWeb. "The slide struck from 7,045 meters.""The search for Chhewang Nima is currently ongoing," Ang Tshering added. "A helicopter crew will search the area today; the Chhewang family will participate in the search as well."Chhewang Nima was climbing with "Adventure Trip Baruntse Expedition Autumn...
First Manaslu and Cho Oyu teams ready to summit - updated
