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Mountaineering’s Ultimate Prize Shut Down by Chinese Government
Kristin Harila could not secure critical documents to climb Shishapangma and Cho Oyu — the last summits standing between her and a seminal speed record.
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Climbing Disaster on Manaslu: Summits, Death, and Chaos
Two avalanches swallowed climbers high on Nepal's Manaslu this morning, killing one and leaving about 12 injured.
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Fastest to Climb the World’s 5 Highest Peaks: Pasdawa Sherpa Sets Speed Record
When Pasdawa Sherpa flew the Nepali flag on the summit of K2 (28,251 feet) on July 21, he did it as a new record-holder.
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