Man charged after girlfriend freezes on Grossglockner
Thomas Plamberger faces manslaughter charges after allegedly abandoning his exhausted girlfriend, Kerstin Gurtner, on Austria's highest mountain. Read the full story.
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Mountaineer froze to death after boyfriend 'abandoned' her
Kerstin Gurtner, 33, died 150ft below the summit of Grossglockner in -20C. Her boyfriend, Thomas Plamberger, now faces a negligent homicide charge. Read the full investigation details.
Allie Pepper and Mikel Sherpa's Mountain Love Story
Australian mountaineer Allie Pepper found love with Mikel Sherpa on the slopes of Manaslu. Discover their journey from secret romance to climbing the world's highest peaks together.
Glass mountain shelter unveiled for 2026 Olympics
An innovative glass bivouac, designed for mountaineers, will be showcased at the 2026 Winter Olympics before being installed in the Italian Alps. Discover this feat of sustainable design.
Mount Yalung Ri avalanche kills four climbers in Nepal
A devastating avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal has claimed the lives of four mountaineers, including experienced guides, highlighting the persistent dangers of high-altitude climbing in the Himalayas.
Avalanche Tragedy on Yalung Ri Peak in Himalayas
A devastating avalanche has struck a climbing expedition on Nepal's Yalung Ri, resulting in multiple fatalities and highlighting the dangers of high-altitude mountaineering.
Father and daughter climbers die in Italian Alps tragedy
Experienced climbers Hansjörg and Martina Leukert found dead after failing to return from challenging South Tyrol ascent in devastating mountain accident.
Five dead in Italian Alps avalanche tragedy
A climbing expedition on the Marmolada mountain turns fatal as an avalanche claims five lives, with one survivor hospitalised in critical condition.
Australian climber dies on Nepal's Himlung Himal
A 40-year-old Australian adventurer has died during a daring ascent of Nepal's formidable Himlung Himal, highlighting the extreme risks of high-altitude mountaineering.
Avalanche narrowly misses trekking camp on world's highest peaks
Dramatic footage captures terrifying avalanche sweeping perilously close to camping trekkers on Pakistan's treacherous Karakoram mountains, raising urgent safety questions for high-altitude adventures.
Last 1953 Everest survivor Kanchha Sherpa dies
The mountaineering world mourns as Kanchha Sherpa, final surviving member of the pioneering team that first conquered Mount Everest in 1953, passes away at age 91 in Nepal.
Last 1953 Everest survivor Kanchha Sherpa dies at 91
Mount Everest mourns as Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the historic 1953 first ascent team, passes away in Nepal at age 91, closing a legendary chapter in mountaineering history.
Everest First Ascent: The Untold Sherpa Story
Exclusive insight reveals how Tenzing Norgay's crucial role in the 1953 Everest conquest reshaped mountaineering history and sparked lasting debate about recognition.
Chinese climbers rescued from Everest's north face in Tibet
In a tense high-altitude operation, Chinese authorities rescued two stranded mountaineers from Mount Everest's treacherous north face in Tibet, highlighting the ongoing dangers of the world's highest peak.
Everest Snowstorm Traps 100 Climbers in Survival Crisis
A violent snowstorm has trapped almost 100 mountaineers on Mount Everest's treacherous slopes, creating a desperate survival situation at the world's highest peak as rescue operations face extreme conditions.
British climbing influencer dies in 500ft Alpine fall
British climbing star and social media influencer Miller has tragically died after falling 500 feet from Mount Balin in the French Alps, sparking an outpouring of grief from the adventure community.
Climber Balin Miller dies in Yosemite's El Capitan fall
The climbing world mourns as experienced mountaineer Balin Miller, 32, falls to his death from Yosemite's legendary El Capitan during a solo ascent, sparking safety concerns among the climbing community.
Climber Balin Miller dies in El Capitan fall
The climbing community mourns as experienced alpinist Balin Miller falls to his death while attempting a challenging solo ascent of Yosemite's iconic El Capitan.
Climber dies in 650ft Italian Alps fall
Shocking footage captures the final moments of a mountaineer's fatal 650-foot fall in the Italian Dolomites, raising urgent safety questions for the climbing community.
90-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Person to Summit Mount Fuji
Kokichi Akuzawa, a 90-year-old Japanese mountaineer, has shattered records by becoming the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak. His awe-inspiring feat is a powerful testament to resilience and the enduring human spirit.
Scotland's Most Terrifying Winter Climbing Routes Revealed
A stunning new photographic book showcases Scotland's most extreme and perilous winter climbing routes, from the Ben Nevis Carn Mor Dearg Arete to the Inaccessible Pinnacle, revealing the raw beauty and deadly risks of the nation's frozen peaks.
Final photo of climbers before Nanga Parbat tragedy
A chilling photograph captures mountaineer Anna Pietraszek smiling just hours before a catastrophic fall on Nanga Parbat led to a desperate rescue attempt that claimed both her and her Italian climbing partner's lives in one of mountaineering's most tragi
Russian climber presumed dead on Pakistani peak
A Russian mountaineer stranded at 24,000ft on Pakistan's Latok Peak is now presumed dead after a final thermal imaging survey found no signs of life, ending a gruelling two-week rescue mission. The tragic update comes just a day after his son made a despe
British climber stranded at 22,000ft on 'Killer Mountain'
A desperate rescue mission is underway on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat after a British climber became stranded at 22,000ft. His son makes emotional plea as teams battle brutal -50°C winds on the world's ninth-highest peak.
Russian Climber Feared Dead in Manaslu Avalanche
A Russian mountaineer is missing and presumed dead after a catastrophic avalanche on Nepal's Mount Manaslu. The search for 58-year-old Vitaly Lazo has been called off due to extreme danger, as the climbing community mourns another high-altitude tragedy.
Climber stranded at 22,000ft as rescue bid fails
A desperate rescue mission for a Polish climber with a broken leg on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat has been abandoned due to treacherous conditions, sparking anguish and controversy.
Race to save climber trapped at 22,000ft on 'Killer Mountain'
A dramatic high-altitude rescue is underway on Nanga Parbat as teams battle brutal conditions to save a stranded climber. Get the latest on this life-or-death mission.
Hero mountaineer dies saving climber on Ben Nevis
Tragic story of mountaineer who froze to death on Ben Nevis after heroically staying with a climber who broke a leg, raising urgent safety questions for UK winter expeditions.
Olympian Laura Dahlmeier's tragic death in Pakistani mountains
The climbing partner of German Olympian Laura Dahlmeier shares the harrowing story of leaving her friend behind after a fatal rockfall in the Pakistani mountains.
Olympic champ Laura Dahlmeier dies in climbing accident
German biathlon star and Olympic gold medallist Laura Dahlmeier has died in a mountaineering accident in Pakistan, leaving the sports world in mourning.
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