Last 1953 Everest survivor Kanchha Sherpa dies at 91
Mount Everest mourns as Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the historic 1953 first ascent team, passes away in Nepal at age 91, closing a legendary chapter in mountaineering history.
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Filipino climber dies in Japan Alps fall
A 34-year-old Filipino mountaineer has died after a devastating 150-metre fall while climbing Japan's treacherous Northern Alps, marking another tragic incident in the popular climbing destination.
Chinese hikers rescued from Mount Bogong after freezing night
Two Chinese international students survive freezing night on Victoria's highest peak after becoming lost during day hike, sparking major rescue operation in Alpine National Park.
Everest Miracle: Four Hikers Survive Harrowing Ordeal
Against impossible odds, four hikers trapped on Everest's treacherous slopes survived a harrowing 48-hour ordeal before a daring high-altitude rescue mission brought them to safety.
Chinese climbers rescued from Everest's north face in Tibet
In a tense high-altitude operation, Chinese authorities rescued two stranded mountaineers from Mount Everest's treacherous north face in Tibet, highlighting the ongoing dangers of the world's highest peak.
Everest Blizzard Rescue: All Hikers Safely Evacuated
In a dramatic high-altitude rescue operation, all climbers trapped on Mount Everest by a ferocious blizzard have been brought to safety after being stranded for days in treacherous conditions.
British dad battles Everest snowstorm for daughter
A courageous British father climbing Mount Everest in tribute to his late daughter recounts surviving a terrifying snowstorm that turned his emotional journey into a fight for survival.
Everest Blizzard Nightmare: Dramatic Rescue Saves Climbers
A daring mountain rescue operation on Mount Everest saved multiple climbers caught in a sudden, violent blizzard at 27,000 feet, highlighting the extreme dangers of high-altitude mountaineering.
Two climbers killed in Julian Alps avalanche tragedy
A devastating avalanche in Slovenia's Julian Alps has claimed the lives of two climbers near the summit of Toska, prompting emergency responses and raising questions about mountain safety.
Everest Blizzard Rescue: Climbers Saved From Death Zone
Exclusive report reveals how multiple mountaineers were dramatically rescued from Mount Everest after being trapped by a sudden, violent snowstorm at extreme altitudes.
British Climber Trapped in Everest Death Zone Rescue
A desperate rescue mission is underway on Mount Everest as a British mountaineer and several others fight for survival in the treacherous 'death zone' during dangerous weather conditions.
British cavers rescued after 30-hour underground storm ordeal
Dramatic 30-hour rescue operation saves six cavers trapped underground by flash flooding from Storm Amy in the Yorkshire Dales. The experienced potholers were dramatically winched to safety in a complex overnight mission involving multiple mountain rescue
Everest rescue: Climbers saved from deadly snowstorm
Dramatic high-altitude rescue operation saves multiple climbers from treacherous conditions on Mount Everest as sudden snowstorm traps expedition teams.
Everest snowstorm traps 1000 in massive rescue crisis
A massive rescue operation is underway on Mount Everest as a sudden snowstorm traps approximately 1000 people, including climbers and support staff, in one of the most dangerous mountain emergencies in recent history.
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.
Everest climbers trapped in death zone rescue mission
Dramatic rescue operation underway on Mount Everest as multiple climbers become stranded in the perilous 'death zone' above 8,000 metres, battling brutal weather and life-threatening conditions.
Two women perish in freezing conditions on Mount Bogong
Two Victorian women found frozen to death on Mount Bogong after failing to return from hike. Emergency services launch major rescue operation in treacherous alpine conditions.
Climber dies in 300m El Capitan fall
Experienced American climber Balin Miller dies after 300-metre fall from Yosemite's legendary El Capitan during solo descent, sparking safety discussions in climbing community.
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.
Hiker's tragic 18,000ft fall captured on video
Shocking footage reveals the terrifying final moments of a 31-year-old hiker who fell to his death from the perilous Aiguille du Peigne peak in the French Alps, as mountain safety experts issue urgent warnings.
Hiker dies on Mount Whitney during extreme California heatwave
A hiker has died and another was hospitalised after succumbing to extreme heat on California's Mount Whitney, as a record-breaking heatwave grips the western US.
British backpacker dies in fall from Australia's highest peak
A British backpacker's Australian adventure ends in tragedy after a fatal fall in the Snowy Mountains. Cameron Little, 25, is remembered as a 'beautiful soul' by his grieving family.
AI: Tokyo buried in ash 3 hours after Fuji eruption
A shocking new AI simulation reveals a major eruption of Japan's Mount Fuji could blanket Tokyo in dangerous volcanic ash within just three hours, causing unprecedented transport chaos and a health crisis.
Solo climber's near-fatal mistake on Scafell Pike
A solo adventurer's casual hike up England's highest peak turned into a terrifying fight for survival after a simple wrong turn led to a catastrophic fall and a dramatic mountain rescue operation in the Lake District.
'Alien Doorway' Discovered In Remote Peruvian Mountain
A mysterious, perfectly rectangular doorway carved into a remote Peruvian mountainside has ignited fervent speculation about ancient alien visitors. Discover the astonishing details and the scientific explanations behind this enigmatic structure.
Hikers lost for 12 hours in 'debilitating' mountain heat
Two hikers survive a 12-hour ordeal lost on a California mountain in scorching heat with no water, rescued by sheriff's deputies in a dramatic night-time operation.
Hiker survives 60ft fall saving dog on mountain
A British Columbia man miraculously survived a 60-foot fall down a mountain after slipping while trying to save his dog. Read the incredible rescue story from Stawamus Chief Mountain.
Missing Hiker's Final Text: 'No Service If You Need Me'
The desperate final text message from missing hiker Grant Gardner has been revealed as the search in Wyoming's treacherous Bighorn Mountains turns to recovery. The 26-year-old's last known communication was a chilling 'no service' warning to his father.
Lake District's Autumn Purple Majesty Revealed
A vivid Country Diary entry captures the Lake District's dramatic shift into autumn, where deep purple heather and golden fallen leaves create a spectacular mountain tapestry.
Climber's haunting last photo before 1,000ft fall
The chilling last photograph of a climber stranded on Mont Blanc's Dent du Géant has been released by Italian authorities in a bid to identify the victim who fell 1,000ft to his death.
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