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Category Archives: Highpoint News (world)
5 Alps Fatalities (Including on Mont Blanc and Eiger)
Various reports indicate five people died in recent accidents in the Alps including 3 fatalities on Mont Blanc and Eiger.
Posted in Europe, Highpoint News (world)
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3 Fatalities as 16,000 Including President Climb Ukraine’s Highest Mountain Hoverla
KVIPost reports three people died while climbing Ukraine’s highest point Hoverla to celebrate the 15th anniversary of this ex-Soviet republic’s declaration of sovereignty.
Posted in Accidents, Europe, Fatal, Highpoint News (world), Lightning
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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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Peter Gruber and Thomas Brunauer Claim 9 Hour 50 Minute Roundtrip Kilimanjaro Record
Xinhuanet reports Austrians Peter Gruber and Thomas Brunauer claim to have a round Kilimanjaro record of 9 hours and 50 minutes.
Posted in 7 Summits, Africa, Highpoint News (world)
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Sean Burch Claims to Climb Kilimanjaro in Record 5 Hours 28 Minutes and 58 Seconds
The Guardian reports Sean Burch from Washington State climbed Kilimanjaro from Gate to summit in a record 5 hours 28 minutes and 58 seconds.
Posted in 7 Summits, Africa, Highpoint News (world)
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Tanzania Upset Over Kenya Claim to Kilimanjaro
The BBC reports Tanzania is upset that Kenya told tourist operators Kilimanjaro is in Kenya.
Posted in 7 Summits, Africa, Highpoint News (world)
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Mount Logan’s Youngest Summiter Jessica Aulik in Fatal Avalanche
CBC reports Jessica Aulik who at 17 was the youngest to climb Canada’s Mount Logan was killed in an avalanche on the east ridge during a climb on May 31.
Posted in Accidents, Avalanches, Canada, 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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3 Airlifted Off Mount Logan in 140 KPH Winds
Canada.com reports 3 climbers were short lined by 3 helicopters off of Mount Logan after 140 kph winds shredded their tents in -30C weather.
Posted in Accidents, Canada, Helicopter Rescues, Highpoint News (world), North America
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170,000 To Form Human Ring Around Armenian Highpoint Aragats
Panamerian.net reports 170,000 people are to form a living chair around Armenia’s highest point — Aragats.
Posted in Europe, Highpoint News (world)
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