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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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Two avalanches swallowed climbers high on Nepal's Manaslu this morning, killing one and leaving about 12 injured.

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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.

The post Fastest to Climb the World’s 5 Highest Peaks: Pasdawa Sherpa Sets Speed Record appeared first on GearJunkie.

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