Austrian Glacier Avalanche: Major Rescue Underway
A huge rescue mission is ongoing after an avalanche buried skiers on the Stubai Glacier in Austria. Nine rescued, three hospitalised. Read the latest updates.
Category : Mountains
Student dies in 500ft Snowdon fall in atrocious weather
John Aravinth, a 20-year-old medical student, fell 500ft on Mount Snowdon after becoming separated from his family in 'beyond atrocious' conditions. Read the full inquest report.
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 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.
Hikers rescued from Tasmania's Mount Anne in severe weather
Two young women survived a night stranded on Mount Anne in brutal weather conditions before being winched to safety. Read their remarkable survival story.
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.
Search for missing hiker Devon Dobek in Mount Hood
Intensive search operation underway for 28-year-old Devon Dobek who vanished during solo hike in Oregon's treacherous Mount Hood National Forest as family pleads for information.
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.
British father and daughter die in Mont Blanc climbing tragedy
A British father and his daughter are among five climbers who lost their lives in a devastating accident on Mont Blanc's treacherous Bosses ridge, sparking a major international rescue operation.
Five climbers killed in Dolomites avalanche tragedy
A devastating avalanche in Italy's Dolomite mountains has claimed the lives of five climbers, including a father and his young daughter, during a popular via ferrata route. Rescue operations continue as authorities investigate the cause.
Father and daughter climbers die in Italian Alps tragedy
Experienced climbers Hansjörg and Martina Leukert found dead after failing to return from challenging South Tyrol ascent in devastating mountain accident.
Five dead in Italian Alps avalanche tragedy
A climbing expedition on the Marmolada mountain turns fatal as an avalanche claims five lives, with one survivor hospitalised in critical condition.
Five German climbers die in Italian Alps avalanche
A devastating avalanche in the Italian Alps has claimed the lives of five German mountaineers, with rescue teams recovering all bodies after a massive snow collapse on Monte Cristallo.
Alps Avalanche: Three Dead, Multiple Missing in Tragedy
A devastating avalanche has struck the French Alps, claiming at least three lives with several others missing as rescue teams continue their desperate search operation.
Australian climber dies on Nepal's Himlung Himal
A 40-year-old Australian adventurer has died during a daring ascent of Nepal's formidable Himlung Himal, highlighting the extreme risks of high-altitude mountaineering.
Avalanche narrowly misses trekking camp on world's highest peaks
Dramatic footage captures terrifying avalanche sweeping perilously close to camping trekkers on Pakistan's treacherous Karakoram mountains, raising urgent safety questions for high-altitude adventures.
Australian teen's Everest ordeal with altitude sickness
Exclusive: A 19-year-old Australian climber faces life-threatening altitude sickness during Everest summit attempt, highlighting the extreme dangers facing young adventurers on the world's highest peak.
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.
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.
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