1 Climber Killed in Fall and Another Rescued on University Peak, CA In the late evening of June 25, 2023, Inyo SAR received a call-out regarding a fatality on the North Face of University Peak (13,595 ft) near Kearsarge Pass, out of Independence, CA. Earlier that day, two mountaineers were ascending the mountain when one decided conditions were too dangerous for his liking. He chose to wait in place while his partner […] Climbing CragBrains | June 30, 2023 0 Comments
4 Hikers Rescued in Austria After Getting Lost in a Snowfield Four German hikers got trapped in a snowfield above 3,000m (9,840ft) altitude in the Zillertal, Austria. The four hikers aged 29-58 had set out on a multi-day hike from the Alpenrosen Hut via the Schönbichler Peak to the Furtschagl Hut. The last section of the hike, known as the Berliner Höhenweg, is known as a technically very advanced hike. The […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | June 29, 2023 0 Comments
U.S. Marine, Amputee, and Mountaineer Kirstie Ennis Turns Around 200 Meters From Everest Summit Kristie Ennis has scaled six of the ‘Seven Summits,’ the highest peak on each continent. Most recently, the experienced mountaineer decided to turn around just 200 meters (650 feet) from the summit of Mount Everest, Nepal, due to injury. We wish her the best and hope she can make another attempt later. This was not the first time Kristie was […] Climbing Brian K | June 16, 2023 1 Comment
Snow Bridge Collapse in Peru Claims Life of Local Mountaineering Legend Renowned mountain guide Edgar Huaman Asis died from an ice bridge collapsing while summiting the Nevado Huascarán, a peak in the Peruvian Andes, on Saturday, June 3. The 39-year-old mountain guide was leading an expedition that also included two French tourists and two porters (experienced climbers who carry most of the gear). The group was reportedly located between Camp I […] Avalanche Tyler Hatch | June 8, 2023 0 Comments
German Mountaineer Dies While Attempting Ski Descent of World’s Third-Highest Mountain in Nepal Luis Stitzinger, a world-renowned German mountaineer, was found dead last week on Mount Kanchenjunga in the Himalayas. The climber had planned to ski from the summit of Kanchenjunga with no supplemental oxygen. Last Wednesday at around 6 p.m. Luis began his ascent to the summit from a camp at 24,934 ft. The climber reached the peak of Kanchenjunga the next day […] Climbing Kiley Chrisman | June 7, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Nepali Sherpa Breaks Record Again for Most Mt. Everest, Nepal, Climbs Kami Rita Sherpa from Nepal climbed Mount Everest for the 28th time on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023, making it the most times for an individual to have climbed the highest mountain above sea level in the world. The previous record was held by non-other than Kami Rita himself. His last ascent, number 27 — a record at the time — […] Climbing CragBrains | June 6, 2023 0 Comments
Footage Reveals Shocking Amounts of Trash at Mt Everest Camp 4 Disheartening to see the accumulation of garbage at Camp IV on Mt #Everest (8848.86 m). It’s high time we address this issue with urgency and commitment. Let’s demand stricter regulations, enforcement of clean climbing practices, and effective waste management strategies. Video… pic.twitter.com/KGMlRmUuZk — Everest Today (@EverestToday) May 28, 2023 “Disheartening to see the accumulation of garbage at Camp IV on […] Industry News Tate Sundberg | May 30, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Super Human Feat As Sherpa Saves Hiker From Certain Death on Mount Everest, Nepal Gelje Sherpa was pushing for the summit with his Chinese hiking group for Seven Summit Treks on Friday, May 19, 2023. On the Balcony area at Mount Everest, Nepal, the seasoned hiker encountered a man in trouble. The experienced Sherpa guide knew immediately that the man was facing certain death unless somebody helped him. So Gelje decided to cancel the […] Climbing CragBrains | May 29, 2023 0 Comments
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