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Famed climber Nirmal Purja, nine others die in Pakistan avalanche

Acclaimed British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and nine other expedition members died following an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak in Pakistan, his climbing company confirmed on Saturday.

France 24

Broad Peak avalanche: Three of 10 missing climbers found dead in PoK

Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on PoK's Broad Peak recovered three bodies on Friday after locating four victims, as harsh weather and poor flying conditions hampered helicopter search-and-rescue operations.

The Times of India

This 44-year-old Swedish man survived being buried beneath a metre of snow for nearly two months against all odds

A Swedish man demonstrated extraordinary survival skills by living in his car for nearly two months amid snow. Relying on melted snow and his own body fat, he endured extreme cold, which significantly slowed his metabolism. The surrounding snow acted as insulation, protecting him from the worst of the weather.…

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World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja among 11 struck by avalanche on Pakistan mountain

Rescuers say four bodies found in search for team caught in Broad Peak avalanche, after trackers showed rapid descent

The Guardian - UK

A Swedish doctor spent 80 minutes trapped beneath river ice. Months later, she returned to work after one of medicine's most extraordinary recoveries

Most people who suffer cardiac arrest after prolonged submersion in icy water have little chance of survival. Yet in one of the most remarkable medical recoveries ever recorded, Anna Bågenholm, a Swedish radiologist, survived after becoming trapped beneath a frozen river in Norway for 80 minutes, during which her heart…

The Times of India

Famed Nepali climber among 10 missing after Pakistan avalanche

Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 climbers missing after an avalanche struck an expedition on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan's Karakoram range, with rescue efforts under way as authorities race to establish contact with the team.

France 24

10 climbers, including Nirmal Purja, missing after avalanche on Broad Peak in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Ten international climbers, including renowned Nepal-born mountaineer Nirmal Purja are missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak. A tracking device shows Purja's location has shifted, offering a small hope for rescuers. Poor weather has so far prevented helicopters from taking off, delaying aerial search-and-rescue operations. Authorities were preparing to deploy…

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If You Want To See Yellowstone National Park In The Best Way Possible, Mark August 1st On Your Calendar

Yellowstone National Park will open up its snowmobile permit reservation books on August 1st, which is, honestly, the best way to see the historical park.

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Tadej Pogacar’s ability to win unopposed stands champion out among Tour legends

The Slovene is the youngest of the five riders to win five Tours de France and few would bet against him claiming a sixth victory next year

The Guardian - UK

'It's not the first try, and finally I succeeded' – Monster mountain effort seals Tour de France green points jersey for Mads Pedersen, and he'll join an elite club

Once in Paris, Dane will become the sixth rider to win the points classification at all three Grand Tours

Cycling News

Child drowning deaths have increased over the last 7 years. These are the safety precautions every parent should take

Drowning is the leading cause of death in children under the age of 5 – and the number of deaths has significantly increased in the past seven years

The Independent UK

'My eardrums were hurting' – Tour de France riders on the madness and chaos of Alpe d'Huez

FranceTV reported that 600,000 people watched the Tour de France ascend Alpe d'Huez. What was it like to ride through that maelstrom of people?

Cycling Weekly

Fears of chaos on L'Alpe d'Huez as crowds pack Alpine climb for Tour de France showdown

Fan favourite Baptiste Veistroffer expecting "something crazy" on his debut ride up L'Alpe d'Huez

Cycling News

Betrayal, unbreakable records, and a four-second thriller: the greatest Alpe d'Huez ascents in Tour de France history

Ahead of the Tour de France's double serving of Alpe d'Huez, we remember seven of the climb's unforgettable moments

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'I hope I don't crash' - Paul Seixas fears huge crowds on L'Alpe d'Huez could disrupt the Tour de France

French super talent sportingly hopes UAE Team Emirates-XRG are not affected by illness

Cycling News

'I couldn't stop thinking about this stage' - non-conformist Richard Carapaz makes the most of his last clear opportunity to seize Tour de France stage victory

2019 Giro d'Italia champion claims ninth Grand Tour stage win of career

Cycling News

'There are bodies everywhere' – Tadej Pogačar plays down wave of illness within UAE camp at Tour de France

Brandon McNulty abandons, Tim Wellens struggles to make the time cut due to illness on the roads to Orcières-Merlette

Cycling Weekly

Will today's 18th stage of the Tour de France see Tadej Pogačar address unfinished business?

Last time the race visited Orcières-Merlettes, the Slovenian lost out

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'There could be some very big explosions' – Juan Ayuso predicts carnage as Tour de France GC battle heads to the Alps

Spaniard and Lidl-Trek teammate Mattias Skjemose keep up the battle for the podium, white jersey, and team prize in the Tour's final days

Cycling Weekly

Why do Tour de France riders look like they’re at a school sports day?

It's all about ensuring their safety on mountain stages

Cycling News

'I’m glad Urška is not coming up with my car' – Tadej Pogačar braced for 'insane' Alpe d’Huez atmosphere at Tour de France

Race leader returning to the iconic climb for the first time since 2022 for this weekend's doubleheader

Bangkok Post

Giant swing on Swiss peak a tourism draw

VILLARS-SUR-OLLON, Switzerland - As the chairlift nears the Grand Chamossaire peak at the Villars ski resort in the Swiss Alps, screams of terror and delight suddenly pierce the air.

Cycling News

I rode the Col de Sarenne to see what the newest Tour de France climb is really like – Here's what's in store for the Queen stage

Harder, steeper, and substantially more beautiful that Alpe d'Huez

The Guardian - UK

On Thin Ice by Charlie Walker review – a Siberian adventure goes off the rails

Moments of beauty and horror punctuate this account of an ill-timed sub-zero camping trip

Cycling News

'All the roads will be saturated' – Our tips for negotiating Alpe d'Huez travel chaos to watch double Tour de France stage finishes

From 16,000 riders at L'Etape du Tour on July 19 to influx of crowds for pair of Tour de France climbs, tourists welcome as locals gear up for 'the world passing in front of our house'

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