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A helicopter lands at Camp 2 on Everest (6,400m)

Everest: Rescuers Hurry Toward Suhajda Szilard

A strong rescue team is climbing toward Suhajda Szilard,...
May 26, 2023
Climbers in a tight line marching upwards , all clipped to a fixed rope, on a summit ridge with wind plumes forming.

Everest Death Toll Approaches Highest Ever

In 2014, an avalanche killed 15 Nepali workers in...
May 26, 2023
Szilard smiles at taking a selfie showing himself and, in background, his red little tent and the Lhotse wall.

Suhajda Szilard at Foot of Everest’s Hillary Step, Barely Alive. He is Still Out There

Suhajda Szilard's home team has posted an update with...
May 25, 2023
An outstanding peak on a jagged range, at sunrise.

More Kangchenjunga Summits, Some Without O2

Kangchenjunga (8,586m) was climbed for the first time exactly...
May 25, 2023
Selfie with anowy mountains in background on a sunny day. Jornet in light mountain clothes.

Kilian Jornet Survives Avalanche on Everest West Ridge Attempt

Kilian Jornet had a close call while attempting the...
May 25, 2023
Suhajda Szilard, holding a toy from his children.

Concern Grows For Suhajda Szilard on Everest

It's already noon in Nepal and there is no...
May 25, 2023
The climber with a helmet and air-warming mask, mountains shining in the sunlight behind.

Everest: Waiting for News from No-O2 Climber Suhajda Szilard

Suhajda Szilard of Hungary was attempting to summit Everest...
May 24, 2023
Kristin Harila smiling.

Kristin Harila Bags Everest and Lhotse Within Eight Hours

Kristin Harila and her team set off from Camp...
May 23, 2023
headlamps form a line on a snowy ridge, near the summit of Everest, during the night.

Everest: Final Summit Week of the Season

With the monsoon looming, the last summit pushes on...
May 22, 2023
IG story shared by Deathzone Freeride team with a text announcing summit and a photo of the two climbers.

Everest No-O2 Climbers Make Their Move

Russians Vitaly Lazo and Anton Pugovkin summited Everest today,...
May 22, 2023
A line of climbers toward Everest summit, on a wind-swept summit ridge.

More Deaths and Rescues in a Fatal Everest Season

Throughout the weekend, winds have picked up on Everest,...
May 21, 2023
A helicopter flies past a mountain.

Basak Airlifted from Makalu, Deaf Climber Missing on Everest

A helicopter has finally airlifted Indian climber Piyali Basak...
May 20, 2023
Aerial view of Nanga Parbat, showing its mix of snow and rock

Goettler and Vedrines Head to Nanga Parbat

After two winter attempts, David Goettler is ready to...
May 19, 2023
Basak looking very tired with the o2 mask at the side of her face, in high-altitude gear on a summit.

Makalu: High Winds Thwart Piyali Basak’s Evacuation

Two days after she fell ill and was unable...
May 19, 2023
Close shot of harila with mirror-glasses and down hood

Updated: Harila Summits Kangchenjunga

Kristin Harila of Norway summited Kangchenjunga this morning, her...
May 18, 2023
Piyali Basak at camp.

Makalu: Piyali Basak Rescue Underway

Over 24 hours after she was reported missing, Indian...
May 18, 2023
Carlos Soria at Base Camp.

Dhaulagiri: Soria Airlifted From Camp 2

Carlos Soria, who broke his leg at 7,700m on...
May 18, 2023
Everest's south summit in the early morning, with climbers queing on it an a single climber closer to the camera, on descent.

Super Summit Day on Everest, Kangchenjunga Summit Push in Progress

Today for the first time this season, dozens and...
May 17, 2023
The barren South Col, snow and wind-swept rocky terrain, with some tents and climbers in the area, and Everest's summit in background.

Sixth Fatality: Climber Dies at Camp 4 on Everest

Victor Brinza from Moldova passed away at Camp 4...
May 17, 2023
Carlos Soria smiles to the camera with a red jacket and blue woolen cap.

Carlos Soria Injured On Dhaulagiri; Needs Rescue

Rescuers are moving an injured Carlos Soria down from...
May 17, 2023
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team members stand in line with blue jackets, mountains in background.

Ongoing Rescue On Everest

A large number of climbers are summiting Everest today,...
May 16, 2023
Bartek Ziemski walks to Dhaulagiri's snowy summit carrying the skis on his back.

8,000m Roundup: Everest, Dhaulagiri, Kangchenjunga

After the first trickle of Everest summits over the...
May 15, 2023
Sherpa rope-fixers wave arms and smile on a cloudy Everest summit, their O2 masks under their faces for the photo, holding banners and, one of them, an ice-axe.

High Winds Face Everest Summiters on Lhotse

The promised good weather on Everest is not as...
May 15, 2023
Dhaulagiri completely covered in snow on a bright, sunny day.

Poles Summit Dhaulagiri Without Oxygen, Ziemski Skis Down

Bartek Ziemski and Oswald Rodrigo Pereira summited Dhaulagiri today...
May 14, 2023

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