Category : Mountains


Five dead in Austrian Alps avalanches

Five skiers have died in two separate avalanches in Austria's Salzburg region. Authorities had issued repeated warnings about the high avalanche risk. Read the full report.

Glencoe deaths unavoidable, sheriff concludes

A fatal accident inquiry into the deaths of three hillwalkers on Aonach Eagach in Glencoe has concluded no reasonable precautions could have prevented the tragedy. Read the full findings.

Everest 1982: Boardman & Tasker's Final Climb

The tragic story of British climbers Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker, lost on Everest's North East Ridge in May 1982. Discover the details of their fateful ascent and lasting legacy.

17 killed in European avalanches amid extreme warnings

At least 17 people have died in European avalanches this month, with recent fatalities including a British skier in France. Authorities urge extreme vigilance and caution against off-piste skiing. Read the full report.

Three dead on Mount Baldy as winds halt rescue

Three hikers, including a 19-year-old, died on California's treacherous Mount Baldy. Rescue helicopters were grounded by 70mph Santa Ana winds, delaying recovery. Read the full report.

Three dead on Mount Baldy as winds halt rescue

Three hikers, including a 19-year-old, died on California's treacherous Mount Baldy. 70mph Santa Ana winds prevented helicopter rescue, forcing an emergency trail closure. Read the full report.

Search for missing Brit in Romania resumes

The desperate search for British teenager George Smyth, missing for over a week in Romania's Bucegi Mountains, resumes after bad weather halted efforts. His mother pleads for hope.

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.

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.

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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