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Crowding near the summit of Mount Everest has yet again led to climber deaths. This week, seven climbers died while descending from Earth’s highest point. A favorable weather window over the last few days led to a line of climbers working their way up the summit ridge, creating traffic jams around technical portions of the route and leaving climbers exposed to strong winds and bitter cold.
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The Nepalese government issued a record 381 climbing permits this season. The Chinese government, which controls access to the mountain’s north side, set a limit on permits, likely leading to an increase in climbers from the Nepalese side. The favorable weather window led to several large expedition parties climbing together.
American climber Donald Cash was among the dead this week. Cash, from Utah, fainted on his descent from the summit and could not be revived by his guides on Wednesday. Indian climber Ravi Thakar also died Wednesday due to exhaustion. On Thursday Indian climbers Kalpana Dash, Anjali Kulkarni, and Nihal Bagwan and Austrian climber Ernst Landgraf, all died of exhaustion while waiting. Irish climber Seamus Lawless is presumed dead after a fall last week.
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Meanwhile on the north side of the mountain, pro climbers Cory Richards and Esteban Topomena are attempting a first ascent on a new route to the summit. The duo were forced to abandon their first attempt at 7,600 meters due to sketchy conditions. They spent 40 hours on the wall, including staying in an open bivvy at 7,300 feet. After resting at basecamp and waiting for a new weather window, they will attempt to finish their route in the coming days.
Summer Solstice Storm Drops Two Feet on Steamboat, Closes Beartooth Pass
Summer Solstice Storm Drops Two Feet on Steamboat, Closes Beartooth Pass
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The Steamboat snow stake at 8am on Saturday, June 22nd, 2019. Steamboat photo. In yet another dispatch from Colorado's endless winter, Steamboat Springs received nearly two feet of fresh snow between Friday, June 21st, 2019 and the following morning. Avid astrologists will note that June 21st is the Summer Solstice, AKA the longest day of the year, as well as the official first day of summer. While such late season storms aren't entirely unheard-of, it's certainly enough
10-Year-Old Becomes Youngest to Climb El Cap’s Nose
10-Year-Old Becomes Youngest to Climb El Cap’s Nose
Kids these days. They’ll do anything, like climb El Capitan. On June 12, 10-year-old Selah Schneiter became the youngest person to ascend the valley’s historic route. Following in the footsteps of Lynn Hill, the wee climber—who measures 4’2”—topped out on the route at 5:45 p.m. and was joined by her father Mike and his friend Mark. All in all, it took their group five days. At times she admitted to being scared but overall found the experience enjoyable. And when she found herself becoming
Climber Falls to His Death Near Squamish, BC
Climber Falls to His Death Near Squamish, BC
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The area has often been called "Yosemite North" due to its resemblance to Half Dome. Stephenrees photo. The Squamish Royal Canadian Mounted Police are reporting that a male climber fell to his death off the Great Wall of the Stawamus Chief on Saturday, June 22nd, 2019. It is believed that the climber fell roughly 100 feet. "The Stawamus Chief is a popular tourist destination for the Sea to Sky corridor, and the Squamish Emergency Services have attended to a number of
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Photo says it all.