climbers
Coverage of climbers in the Nexus archive.
- Pakistan teams search on foot for remains of climbers killed in avalanche as weather grounds helicopters
Teams in Pakistan searched on foot for the remains of 10 climbers killed in an avalanche on the world’s 12th-highest mountain as poor weather prevented helicopter operations.
- 10 climbers led by a renowned Nepalese mountaineer are missing on a Pakistan peak
Ten climbers led by a renowned Nepalese mountaineer are missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak, a high mountain in northern Pakistan.
- Mount Rainier climber killed, 3 injured after rockfall
A rockfall on Mount Rainier killed one climber and injured three others at 11,600 feet around 3:30 a.m. Sunday. Six climbers in two separate parties were affected by the incident.
- Climbers found dead in Italian Alps week after going missing
Two climbers were found dead in the Italian Alps a week after going missing. They had not made contact since leaving a mountain refuge on July 9, according to authorities.
- Climbers found dead in Italian Alps week after going missing
Two climbers were found dead in the Italian Alps a week after going missing. They had not made contact since leaving a mountain refuge on July 9, according to authorities.
- Tragedy on Murder Wall mountain: How climbers died one-by-one on Eiger North Face including last-man-standing who muttered 'I'm finished' while dangling a yard from safety
A climbing tragedy occurred on the Eiger North Face, known as Murder Wall, where multiple climbers died one by one. The last survivor reportedly muttered 'I'm finished' while nearly reaching safety.
- 3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley are dead, 1 rescued
Three climbers who fell near a treacherous pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley have died, and one climber was rescued, according to a Latvian mountaineering group's announcement.
- 3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley are dead, 1 rescued
Three climbers on Alaska's Mount McKinley who fell near a treacherous pass have died, and one was rescued. The incident occurred on North America's tallest peak, and a Latvian mountaineering group announced the news.
- 4 climbers fall on America's tallest peak as rescuers try to reach them
Four climbers fell on America's tallest peak, and rescuers are attempting to reach them amid uncertain conditions. Rangers are waiting for a favorable weather window to conduct a helicopter rescue, but the climbers' conditions remain unknown.
- Alaska Authorities Race to Rescue 4 Climbers Who Fell on Mount McKinley
Alaska authorities are working to rescue four climbers who fell on Mount McKinley. Improved weather conditions have enabled helicopter operations to support the rescue effort.
- Conditions of 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley unknown as rescuers try to reach them
Four climbers fell on Mount McKinley in Alaska, and rescuers are attempting to reach them by helicopter amid improving weather conditions. The incident occurred near Denali Pass at 18,200 feet, with three other climbers returning to camp while awaiting rescue efforts.
- Experts urge authorities to limit number of climbers on Mount Everest
Experts urge authorities to limit the number of climbers on Mount Everest due to overcrowding. The issue highlights growing concerns about safety and environmental impact on the mountain.
- Path cleared for Everest climbers after huge ice block
The path for Everest climbers has been cleared following a massive ice block, but experts warn of ongoing risks of further ice collapses. There are concerns climbers may again face long queues to reach the summit.
- Path cleared for Everest climbers after huge ice block
The path on Mount Everest has been cleared following a significant ice block, but experts caution that further ice collapses remain a risk. Climbers are concerned they may once again face delays in reaching the summit.