Everest climber left for dead in 1996 storm survives
Beck Weathers, presumed dead in Everest's 1996 disaster, survived against all odds. His miraculous rescue and life-changing recovery story revealed. Read his incredible journey.
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Climber's Agonising Death Just Metres From Rescuers
The horrifying story of Toni Kurz, who died on the Eiger's North Face in 1936, left dangling for days just metres from his would-be rescuers. Discover the fatal error that sealed his fate.
Eiger Climber's Agony: Days on Rope, Metres From Rescue
The horrifying true story of Toni Kurz, who dangled for days on the Eiger's North Face, a mere arm's reach from his rescuers. Discover the fatal error that sealed his fate.
Climber dies in tragic fall on Colorado's Citadel Peak
An experienced climber has died after falling hundreds of feet on Colorado's Citadel Peak. Rescue officials describe the New Year's Day incident as a 'tragic accident'. Read the full report.
Everest rubbish deposit scheme scrapped over cheating
A $4,000 deposit scheme to clear Mount Everest of waste has been axed after 11 years, as climbers cheated by collecting low-altitude rubbish. Officials now plan a non-refundable fee. Read the full investigation.
Nepal ends failed Everest waste deposit scheme
Nepal is ditching its refundable Everest waste deposit after over a decade, replacing it with a non-refundable $4,000 fee to fund a major clean-up. Read the full story.
Everest waste deposit scheme scrapped after failing
Nepal will abandon its decade-old Mount Everest waste deposit scheme, admitting it failed to reduce rubbish. A new non-refundable $4,000 fee is planned. Read the full story.
Climbing Saved Abuse Survivor from Decades of Trauma
Iain Peters, abused as a child by a BBC presenter, reveals how mountaineering saved his sanity. After 50 years of silence, his award-winning memoir offers hope to survivors.
Warning over invasive weeds after UK heavy rain
Experts urge homeowners to check gardens for Japanese knotweed and Himalayan balsam after December floods. Learn how to identify and legally deal with these invasive plants.
Manslaughter charge after woman left to freeze on mountain
A 36-year-old man faces manslaughter charges after his girlfriend died of hypothermia on Grossglockner mountain. Prosecutors detail critical errors and negligence in the tragic case.
Man on trial after girlfriend freezes on Grossglockner
Thomas Plamberger faces manslaughter charges after allegedly abandoning Kerstin Gurtner on Austria's highest mountain. The trial begins in February. Read the full story.
Mountaineer froze to death after boyfriend 'abandoned' her
Kerstin Gurtner, 33, died 150ft below the summit of Grossglockner in -20C. Her boyfriend, Thomas Plamberger, now faces a negligent homicide charge. Read the full investigation details.
Prune These 3 Plants in December for Spring Growth
Expert gardening advice reveals the three plants to prune now for vigorous growth. Learn the correct winter pruning techniques for fruit bushes, wisteria, and climbing roses.
Man Charged After Girlfriend Dies on Austria's Highest Mountain
An experienced climber faces manslaughter charges after leaving his inexperienced girlfriend for six hours on Grossglockner, where she froze to death. Read the full investigation details.
Two climbers die on New Zealand's Mount Aoraki
Two mountain climbers have died after a fall near the summit of Aoraki, New Zealand's highest peak. Two others were rescued. Read the full report on this alpine tragedy.
Two climbers die on New Zealand's highest peak
Two mountaineers, including a certified guide, have died on Aoraki/Mount Cook. Two others were rescued in a challenging overnight alpine operation. Read the full report.
Two climbers die in fall from Mount Cook
A mountain guide and client have died after falling from Aoraki/Mount Cook's summit ridge. The incident is a stark reminder of the inherent dangers of alpine climbing.
Two climbers dead after fall on Aoraki Mount Cook
Two climbers have died after a fall near the summit of Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. Two others were rescued uninjured. Read the full report on the alpine tragedy.
Two climbers die on New Zealand's highest peak Aoraki
Two mountaineers have died after a fall near the summit of Aoraki/Mount Cook. Two others were rescued unharmed. The tragedy highlights the dangers of New Zealand's alpine terrain.
India's Himalayan state faces rising bear attacks
Uttarakhand records highest bear attack deaths since 2016 as climate change disrupts hibernation patterns. Officials authorise lethal measures amid growing human-wildlife conflict.
Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 23
The death toll from devastating landslides on Indonesia's Java island has climbed to 23, with 28 people still missing. Rescue teams are working against the clock. Read the latest updates.
Gardening expert's free hack stops plants snapping
Discover Diarmuid Gavin's ingenious trick using old tights to protect climbing roses from storm damage. Plus essential November gardening jobs and fascinating carnivorous plants.
Ancient Nepalese village threatened by climate floods
The 1,000-year-old Himalayan village of Til faces abandonment after repeated climate-induced flooding destroys infrastructure and threatens its ancient cultural heritage.
Five Strokes After Climbing Fall and Chiropractic Visit
Haley Schoen's life was upended after a routine climb and chiropractic neck manipulation led to a torn artery and five strokes. Learn the risks and her vital warning.
Search continues for Italian climbers after Nepal avalanche
Rescue teams battle treacherous conditions in Nepal's Himalayas as search continues for six missing Italian mountaineers following devastating avalanche on Mount Manaslu.
Melbourne Cup statue climbers spark police intervention
Exclusive coverage of the Melbourne Cup 2025 disruptions as two revellers, dubbed 'Wheelie Bin Girl' and 'Fairy Floss Woman', caused mayhem by climbing historic statues, prompting swift police action at Australia's most prestigious racing event.
Mount Yalung Ri avalanche kills four climbers in Nepal
A devastating avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal has claimed the lives of four mountaineers, including experienced guides, highlighting the persistent dangers of high-altitude climbing in the Himalayas.
Avalanche Tragedy on Yalung Ri Peak in Himalayas
A devastating avalanche has struck a climbing expedition on Nepal's Yalung Ri, resulting in multiple fatalities and highlighting the dangers of high-altitude mountaineering.
American climbers killed in Himalayan avalanche
Tragedy strikes in the Himalayas as two American mountaineers are killed by a devastating avalanche while climbing Mount Manaslu, highlighting the extreme dangers of high-altitude expeditions.
Deadly Avalanche in Nepal Himalayas Kills Five
A devastating avalanche has struck the Himalayan mountains of Nepal, killing at least five people and leaving several others missing in one of the deadliest mountain disasters this season.
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