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Category Archives: Asia
18 Killed Mount Kangru in Nepal Avalanche
Outlook India reports 18 climbers including seven French nationals were killed in an avalanche on 6981m Mount Kangru in north-west district of Manang in Nepal.
Posted in Accidents, Asia, Avalanches, General
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5 Avalanche Fatalities on Mount Chomiomo in Sikkim, India
NewIndia Press reports five were killed in an avalanche on Mount Chomiomo.
Jerzy Michalski Seeks to Be Oldest Everest and 7 Summit Completer at 75
Everest News reports Jerzy Michalski wants to be the oldest to climb Everest and the 7 summits at 75.
Posted in 7 Summits, Adventures, Asia, Everest, Highpoint News (world), Records
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Nanga Parbat Discovery Deepens Reinhold Messner Mystery
The discovery of a leather boot and body on Nanga Parbat has only deepened the controvery whether climbing legend Reinhold Messner abandoned his 24-year-old brother Gunther 30 years ago.
Posted in Accidents, Adventures, Asia, General
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6 Avalanche Fatalities on Chaukhamba
Sify reports six soldiers from India were swept away in an avalanche on 7,163 metre high Chaukhamba.
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ImageNet Job Interview Await Successful Fuji Climbers
Asia1.com reports prospects for job at ImageNet had to climb Mount Fuji in order to get an interview with the fashion label. Two executives of ImageNet waited at a table at the top to interview those who made it to … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Highpoint News (world)
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Everest Record Climber Wants to Spend 24 Hours on Summit and Also to Climb Everest and Lotse on Same Day
Everest Speed Record Holder Pemba Dorjee wants to spend 24 hours on the Everest summit and also to climb Lotse and Everest on the same day.
Posted in 7 Summits, Asia, Everest, Highpoint News (world)
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Turkey To Prosecute Iranian Climbing Party in Fatal Ararat Climb
Iranmania reports Turkey will prosecure Iranian climbers after one of the party was killed on Mount Ararat.
Posted in Accidents, Asia, Fatal, Highpoint News (world)
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Erica Kutcher Fatality in Pakistan Shipton Spire Climb
The Daily News reports Erica Kutcher, 27, perished in an avalanche near Shipton Spire in Pakistan. The story has gotten massive publicity in the New York City media since she is a resident of Great Neck on Long Island. It … Continue reading
Posted in Accidents, Asia, Avalanches
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Blackmail, Threats, Extortion Hamper Climbing in Pakistan
K2Climb.net has an article on dfficulties with climbing in Pakistan including outlandish charges for rescues and blackmailing in order to get permits.
Posted in Asia, Highpoint News (world)
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Blogger Robert Milne Collapsed 1,300 Feet from Completing 7 Summits
The Daily Record and other sources report Robert Milne collapsed on Everest 1,300 feet from completing the 7 summits.
Posted in 7 Summits, Accidents, Everest, Fatal, Highpoint News (world)
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Interracial Marriage Surprises Parents and Rotarians on Everest
An attempt by the Rotarians to plant their centennial flag on Everest got a surprise: the summit’s first marriage.
Posted in 7 Summits, Asia, Everest, Highpoint News (world)
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Danielle Fisher of Washington State Completes 7 Summits At Age 20
Various sources report Danielle Fisher, of Bow, Washington, climbed Mount Everest to become the youngest to climb the 7 summits at age 20.
Posted in 7 Summits, Adventures, Everest, Highpoint News (world), Washington
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