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Everest Summit Record: 274 Climbs on Nepal’s Side in One Day
world4 days ago

Everest Summit Record: 274 Climbs on Nepal’s Side in One Day

A new single-day summit record was set on Mount Everest’s Nepal side, with 274 successful ascents achieved thanks to favorable weather. The season remains crowded and under tighter controls with higher fees, as hundreds more climbers and Sherpa guides are expected to attempt the peak this month. Notable climbers like Kami Rita Sherpa (32nd ascent) and Pasang Dawa Sherpa (30th) added to the week’s records, while the Chinese side route remained closed this year.

via CBS News|
#climbing#everest#nepal
Everest overcrowding prompts tragedy as two Indian climbers die during record season
world4 days ago

Everest overcrowding prompts tragedy as two Indian climbers die during record season

Two Indian climbers, Sandeep Are and Arun Kumar Tiwari, died on Mount Everest while descending during a record spring season that drew hundreds via Nepal’s south route; at least five climbers have died this season, including three Nepalis, and a preliminary tally shows about 275 summits, prompting warnings from Kami Rita Sherpa about overcrowding and calls for stricter entry limits.

via CBS News|
#climbing#deaths#everest
Historic surge: 274 climbers summit Everest from the south side in one day
world4 days ago

Historic surge: 274 climbers summit Everest from the south side in one day

A new high was reached as 274 climbers summited Mount Everest from the south side in a single day, aided by favorable weather and a backlog of climbers after a glacier block delayed the route for weeks. Nepal issued nearly 500 permits this season, while China did not issue north-face permits, intensifying overcrowding concerns that have plagued the peak since the 2019 queues. The route was unblocked on May 13, allowing the surge, and officials credited good conditions and the large waiting pool for the record, though strong winds were forecast later in the week.

via CNN|
#climbing#crowding#everest
American Climber Dies in Makalu Descent Avalanche
world14 days ago

American Climber Dies in Makalu Descent Avalanche

American mountaineer Shelley Johannesen died from injuries after an avalanche struck during the descent from Makalu in Nepal, where she and her team had summited on May 9. The avalanche, reportedly triggered by a failed fixed rope below camp three at about 7,200 metres, swept four climbers; Phurba Sonam Sherpa survived, while Johannesen succumbed to her injuries. Her partner David Ashley and another climber were airlifted to Kathmandu for treatment, and Johannesen’s body was recovered by six Sherpa climbers with a helicopter assist. Her death marks Makalu’s second fatality of the season, following Czech climber David Roubinek’s death from altitude sickness.

via Gripped Magazine|
#avalanche#climbing#death
Climber convicted for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria’s highest peak
world3 months ago

Climber convicted for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria’s highest peak

A 37-year-old man was found guilty of grossly negligent manslaughter for leaving his inexperienced girlfriend on Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner, where she later froze to death. The Innsbruck Regional Court sentenced him to a suspended five-month prison term and a €9,600 fine, noting factors like his clean record and the loss of a relative; the verdict can be appealed.

via CNN|
#austria#climbing#court
Austrian climber on trial after girlfriend's death on Grossglockner
crime3 months ago

Austrian climber on trial after girlfriend's death on Grossglockner

An experienced Austrian climber, Thomas Plamberger, is facing negligent manslaughter charges after his girlfriend Kerstin Gurtner froze to death on Austria's Grossglockner. Prosecutors allege nine planning and equipment mistakes and a delayed call for help; Plamberger reportedly left her near the summit, returning hours later to find her dead. He denies wrongdoing; a conviction could carry up to three years in prison as the trial begins.

via The Independent|
#alpine#austria#climbing
Alpine tragedy leads to trial over alleged climber negligence on Austria's Grossglockner
world3 months ago

Alpine tragedy leads to trial over alleged climber negligence on Austria's Grossglockner

A climber identified by Austrian media as Thomas P goes on trial in Innsbruck for allegedly abandoning his exhausted girlfriend during a winter ascent of Austria's highest peak, the Grossglockner, resulting in her death from hypothermia; prosecutors argue he was the experienced guide who should have turned back or called for help, while his defense says they were prepared; a guilty verdict could reshape liability standards for climbers, with potential prison time up to three years.

via BBC|
#austria#climbing#grossglockner
Cairn: A patient climbing sim with Steam Deck performance hiccups
games3 months ago

Cairn: A patient climbing sim with Steam Deck performance hiccups

Cairn is a thoughtful climbing-survival game from The Game Bakers that blends precise limb control, stamina/food/water management, and a lore-driven ascent of Kami. The PC version shines, but the Steam Deck port is verified yet prone to noticeable frame drops when the mountain is shown broadly, often dipping below 30 FPS. Lowering the resolution and using SteamOS’ FSR helps stabilize performance, though battery drain increases. Despite Deck hiccups, the core climb remains engaging, aided by accessible options (auto-save, fall rewind, etc.) and a save system that rewards careful planning.

via Steam Deck HQ|
#cairn#climbing#games
Cairn Review: A Harrowing Ascent That Tests Obsession and Endurance
gaming3 months ago

Cairn Review: A Harrowing Ascent That Tests Obsession and Endurance

Cairn is a tense climbing-survival game that follows elite climber Aava as she attempts the never-before-climbed Mount Kami. Players must manage ropework, pitons, water, food, and injuries while reading the mountain and confronting the pull of obsession. The experience blends peril with awe, offering assist options to ease the challenge, and culminates in a powerful ending that lingers emotionally.

via The Guardian|
#cairn#climbing#endurance
Honnold Scales Taipei 101 Rope-Free in Live Netflix Climb
sports4 months ago

Honnold Scales Taipei 101 Rope-Free in Live Netflix Climb

American climber Alex Honnold free-soloed Taipei 101, a 508-meter tower, using small ledges and ornamental protrusions with no ropes, in a Netflix livestream that was delayed 24 hours due to rain; crowds cheered as he paused mid-climb, and he spoke about inspiring others to pursue their goals while acknowledging the risks and the ethical questions around broadcasting such a high-risk feat.

via The Guardian|
#alex-honnold#climbing#free-solo
German Climbers Killed in Italian Alps Avalanche
world6 months ago

German Climbers Killed in Italian Alps Avalanche

Five German climbers, including a 17-year-old girl, died in an avalanche in the Italian Alps near South Tyrol while attempting to summit Cima Vertana, with rescue efforts ongoing for two others who fell about 200 meters. The avalanche occurred at around 3,500 meters altitude, possibly triggered by wind or recent snow accumulation, highlighting the persistent danger of avalanches in the region.

via The Guardian|
#alps#avalanche#climbing