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The 5 Deadliest Mountains in the U.S.

Compared globally, mountains in the United States are often not considered particularly dangerous. Many of the peaks in the U.S. are considered dangerous because they are heavily trafficked, often by inexperienced climbers. Since these peaks aren’t ‘Himalayan-big,’ they can often be underestimated. Here’s a list of the five most dangerous mountains in the U.S. and what makes them so dangerous. […]
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Ice Avalanche Strikes Hiking Group on Mont Blanc, France, Killing 1 and Injuring 4

An ice avalanche broke in the night from Sunday to Monday around 2:30 a.m., striking several hiking groups of 15 hikers on Mont Blanc, France. The avalanche killed one hiker and left one person with critical injuries. Three further mountaineers were also injured, while the remaining 10 members escaped unscathed. According to France Bleu, the mountaineers involved are French, Swiss, […]
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Julia Schneemann |
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Powerful Documentary “Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa” Hits Netflix Streaming Platform

A powerful documentary about Nepalese-American climber Lhakpa Sherpa hit Netflix on July 31. The 1 hour 44, 44-minute documentary weaves an emotional yet visually stunning narrative around the most accomplished female climber, Lhakpa Sherpa. Sherpa has summited Everest a record-breaking 10 times, which in itself is an incredible feat. However, what makes this documentary so powerful is that she accomplished […]
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Julia Schneemann |
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Bodies of 2 Missing Climbers Discovered Dangling From Rock Face

Cima di Riofreddo

Two Austrian mountaineers were found dead in the Italian Alps after being reported missing earlier this week. Their bodies were discovered dangling from their climbing ropes at an altitude of approximately 2,000 meters (about 6,600 feet) on Cima di Riofreddo in the Julian Alps. The Italian emergency rescue service Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico Friuli Venezia Giulia (CNSAS) confirmed the tragic […]
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21-Year-Old Climber Falls 800 Feet to Death Near Telluride, CO

Rescuers retrieve the body of the fallen climber. Credit: San Miguel Sheriff's office

Search and rescue teams recovered the body of a 21-year-old hiker from Arizona after he fell 800 feet to his death while navigating a technical traverse near Telluride, Colorado, the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office reported Thursday. This incident marks the second fatality in Colorado’s high-altitude wilderness this week. Related: Eyewitness Account of Terrifying Moment Woman Slipped to Her Death […]
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Fatal Accident Near Switzerland’s Tallest Peak Leaves 1 Dead & 1 With Serious Injuries

Two hikers fell around 1,000 feet (300 meters) on the Zumsteinspitze near Zermatt, Switzerland, on Friday, July 19. One of the hikers suffered fatal injuries, while the other was seriously injured and airlifted to a nearby hospital. The duo was attempting to ascend the Zumsteinspitze, which is one of the tallest mountains in Switzerland with 4,563 meters (14,970 feet) elevation […]
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Julia Schneemann |
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[VIDEO] Alex Honnold Explains Everything You Need to Know About Climbing in the Paris 2024 Olympics

Alex Honnold discusses what to expect for climbing in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

In the above video, climbing superstar Alex Honnold discusses the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics and the changes in the climbing format. Climbing debuted in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and will be included in the LA Olympics 2028. This year, the format includes separate medals for speed climbing, lead climbing, and bouldering, making competitors happier as they can focus on […]
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