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From first Omani woman to summit Everest to sherpa who climbed it seven times, the 10 mountaineers killed on Broad Peak

While attention has been focused on high-altitude mountaineering’s controversial star Nirmal Purja, the avalanche also claimed the lives of nine renowned climbers and guides from five countries

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Prince William ‘truly saddened’ by death of ex-British Army soldier Nirmal Purja

The Prince of Wales described Nirmal Purja as ’one of the world’s greatest mountaineers‘

The Independent UK

William ‘truly saddened’ as ex-British Army soldier Nirmal Purja confirmed dead

William posted on social media on Saturday evening calling Mr Purja ‘one of the world’s greatest mountaineers’.

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Nirmal Purja: Former British Army soldier and Netflix star confirmed dead in Pakistan avalanche

The Nepalese mountaineer was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak

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Former British Army soldier Nirmal Purja confirmed dead in Pakistan avalanche

The Nepalese mountaineer was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak.

The Independent UK

Spencer Matthews praying for miracle during search for climbers led by Briton

He shared a photo with the mountaineer on Instagram.

Evening Standard

China sets up high-altitude drone hub in Tibet to boost border operations

China launched a drone research center near Mount Everest in Tibet. This facility will develop unmanned aerial vehicles for high-altitude operations. The center aims to bolster border patrols and logistics in challenging terrain. It also supports China's technological competition with the United States. The initiative addresses regional needs and fosters…

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Want to summit Everest? Nepal may first ask climbers to scale 7,000m peak

NEW DELHI: Nepal lawmakers have proposed that climbers seeking an Everest permit should first summit at least one 7,000m peak in the country, part of a wider move to tighten access to the world’s highest mountain after a record spring season that saw 1,008 successful ascents from the Nepal side…

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How Bar-Headed Geese Cross the Himalayas and What Their Migration Reveals About Altitude Endurance

The route, in numbersBar-headed geese (Anser indicus) breed on the high-altitude lakes of Central Asia, Tibetan plateau, Mongolia, China, and winter on the Indian subcontinent, including the wetlands of Assam, Rajasthan, and the Gangetic plains. Twice a year, they cross the Himalayas. The recorded ceiling for this flight is 7,290…

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Meet 'Mountain Queen' Lhakpa Sherpa, who climbed Mount Everest 11 times, once while pregnant; Here's why she wants to continue climbing until 80

Lhakpa Sherpa, the "Mountain Queen", holds the record for most Everest ascents by a woman. She defied societal expectations, growing up where girls were denied education. Sherpa worked various jobs in the United States between her remarkable climbing expeditions. She plans to continue climbing Mount Everest until she reaches eighty…

The Economic Times

Marine fossils found near Mount Everest summit tell the remarkable story of a vanished ocean

Standing on the summit of Mount Everest feels like reaching the highest possible point on Earth. The mountain rises nearly nine kilometres above sea level, surrounded by ice, rock and thin air. Yet the rocks beneath a climber’s boots tell a very different story. They do not speak of towering…

The Times of India

DJI drones are saving Mount Everest from being the 'world's highest garbage dump' — FlyCart 100 removes over 10,000kg of waste to save Sherpas from an eight-hour trek across a hazardous icefall

DJI's FlyCart 100 delivery drone hauled over 10,000kg of supplies and waste between Everest Base Camp and Camp 1 this season, replacing a dangerous eight-hour Sherpa trek through the Khumbu Icefall with an eight-minute flight

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‘Everesting’ wasn’t tough enough, so I completed the Everest Roam

Accumulating 8,848 meters without a single hill rep is the aim of the game

Cycling Weekly

Chris Minns says Labor needs to ‘climb Everest’ to stay in power as One Nation looms over state conference

The New South Wales premier warns of rising threat of Pauline Hanson’s party as he addresses party conference

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India seeking to recover the body of an Everest climber known as 'Green Boots'

Indian authorities are seeking to recover the body of a climber known as "Green Boots" from Mount Everest

The Economic Times

Why India is launching a mission to recover 'Green Boots' from Mount Everest site after 30 years

Indian authorities are reportedly launching a challenging mission to retrieve the body of Dorje Morup, known as "Green Boots," from Mount Everest after nearly three decades. Identified through DNA testing, his remains have served as an unofficial landmark on the Northeast Ridge. The operation, requiring specialist high-altitude agencies and experienced…

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Frozen Body Known As “Green Boots” In Mount Everest Finally Identified After 30 Years

The body of the Mount Everest climber known as Green Boots, who lost his life about 350 metres (1,150 feet) from the summit, will finally be retrieved.

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India wants to recover ‘Green Boots’ after 30 years. Here’s why so many of Everest’s dead are left behind

IN FOCUS: As India plans to retrieve the body of ‘Green Boots’, experts explain to Maroosha Muzaffar why Everest’s dead are rarely brought home

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Mount Everest, a climber known only as ‘Green Boots’, and the mission to solve a 30-year mystery

In 1996, a blizzard in Everest’s notorious ‘death zone’ killed ‘Green Boots’. Now, a fresh expedition plans to retrieve his body, and establish his identity

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Everest’s TikTok mountaineers

Today from The Detail: A seasoned NZ guide says Nepal's fight for the bottom of the mountaineering market is one of the reasons the bodies continue to pile up on Everest.

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Bulletin world briefing: Trump sends fiery warning to Iran as peace deal in the balance

Trump’s five-word threat to Iran as peace deal comes under pressure Fujitsu chair steps down after ‘inappropriate conduct’ claims Nine dead in Nigeria after bus driver ‘failed to check for oncoming trains’ ‘Green Boots’ to be removed from Everest after 30 years in death zone Extremely rare ‘ghost dog’ captured…

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‘Green Boots’ to be removed from Everest after 30 years in death zone

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CEO of ‘child-safe’ smartphone startup accused of embezzling company funds to buy escort a Lamborghini

Exclusive: ‘I have never felt more betrayed in my entire life,’ Cyber Dive co-founder Derek Jackson told The Independent of ex-business partner Jeffrey Gottfurcht – the first rheumatoid arthritis sufferer to scale Mount Everest

The Independent UK

India plans mission to recover ‘Green Boots’, the mountaineer whose body serves as Everest warning

Remains of Indian climber who perished during 1996 expedition lies in mountain’s ‘death zone’ above 8,000m

The Independent UK

A sherpa was left for dead on Everest. Now out of ICU, his survival story raises new questions

Dawa Sherpa spent nearly a week alone, surviving without supplemental oxygen, before crawling to safety

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