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Glass mountain shelter unveiled for 2026 Olympics

An innovative glass bivouac, designed for mountaineers, will be showcased at the 2026 Winter Olympics before being installed in the Italian Alps. Discover this feat of sustainable design.

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.

Last 1953 Everest survivor Kanchha Sherpa dies

The mountaineering world mourns as Kanchha Sherpa, final surviving member of the pioneering team that first conquered Mount Everest in 1953, passes away at age 91 in Nepal.

Everest First Ascent: The Untold Sherpa Story

Exclusive insight reveals how Tenzing Norgay's crucial role in the 1953 Everest conquest reshaped mountaineering history and sparked lasting debate about recognition.

Everest Snowstorm Traps 100 Climbers in Survival Crisis

A violent snowstorm has trapped almost 100 mountaineers on Mount Everest's treacherous slopes, creating a desperate survival situation at the world's highest peak as rescue operations face extreme conditions.

British climbing influencer dies in 500ft Alpine fall

British climbing star and social media influencer Miller has tragically died after falling 500 feet from Mount Balin in the French Alps, sparking an outpouring of grief from the adventure community.

Climber Balin Miller dies in El Capitan fall

The climbing community mourns as experienced alpinist Balin Miller falls to his death while attempting a challenging solo ascent of Yosemite's iconic El Capitan.

Climber dies in 650ft Italian Alps fall

Shocking footage captures the final moments of a mountaineer's fatal 650-foot fall in the Italian Dolomites, raising urgent safety questions for the climbing community.

Worker Crushed by Machine at Palermo's Pizza Factory

A devastating industrial accident at a Palermo's Pizza factory in Wisconsin has claimed the life of a worker, who was tragically crushed by a dough machine. The incident has prompted a major investigation by OSHA.

Two men die in freak glass accident at football club

A devastating incident at Bedworth United FC's car park has claimed the lives of two local men after a large glass panel fell on them. Emergency services responded, but both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

90-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Person to Summit Mount Fuji

Kokichi Akuzawa, a 90-year-old Japanese mountaineer, has shattered records by becoming the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak. His awe-inspiring feat is a powerful testament to resilience and the enduring human spirit.

Toddler killed by car on beach walk with parents

A two-year-old boy was killed instantly while walking home from a UK beach with his parents after a driver lost control of their car, a coroner's inquest has been told. The devastating incident highlights urgent road safety concerns.

Scotland's Most Terrifying Winter Climbing Routes Revealed

A stunning new photographic book showcases Scotland's most extreme and perilous winter climbing routes, from the Ben Nevis Carn Mor Dearg Arete to the Inaccessible Pinnacle, revealing the raw beauty and deadly risks of the nation's frozen peaks.

South Dakota Lawmaker Dies in Tragic Farming Accident

South Dakota State Representative Ray Ring has died following a devastating accident involving farming machinery. The veteran Democrat and retired economics teacher is remembered as a dedicated public servant.

Final photo of climbers before Nanga Parbat tragedy

A chilling photograph captures mountaineer Anna Pietraszek smiling just hours before a catastrophic fall on Nanga Parbat led to a desperate rescue attempt that claimed both her and her Italian climbing partner's lives in one of mountaineering's most tragi

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