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This article first appeared on http://thehimalayantimes.com. The original can be read here. A young tourism entrepreneur from the Mt Makalu region has been awarded with one of the highest honours from the Russian mountaineering community.   Managing Director of the Seven Summit Adventure Pvt Ltd Mingma Gelu Sh...
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This article first appeared on http://explorersweb.com. The original can be read here. By Angela Benavides Two months ago, it seemed that K2 would be busier than ever this winter. But the main players still hesitate for a variety of reasons.  K2 at dawn. Photo: MingmaG Imagine Nepal’s Mingma G (complete name...
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This article first appeared on http://www.dreamwanderlust.com. The original can be read here. On the verge of Winter to befall in the Karakoram, Denis Urubko (46) is all geared up to venture on his much-awaited Winter expedition to Broad Peak & K2. Following his unbeaten accomplishment of opening new route to Gasherbrum ...
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This article first appeared on http://www.planetmountain.com. The original can be read here. Info: lydiabradey.com The short film about Lydia Bradey, the mountaineer from New Zealand who in 1988 became the first woman to climb Mount Everest without supplementary oxygen.  Photo by Coughing Spider/ Geoff Tvrdeich ...
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This article first appeared on http://www.telegraph.co.uk. The original can be read here. A five-year-old boy is on the verge of achieving a spectacular new world record - after climbing the equivalent height of Mount Everest in just six months.  Charlie Batham at the peak of Whernside in the Yorkshire Dales CREDIT:...
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This article first appeared on http://explorersweb.com. The original can be read here. By Angela Benavides Everest, by north or by south? More than ever, that dilemma vexes climbers who dream of setting foot on the top of the world. In the coming years, though, the question might change to, which side can you afford? ...
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This article first appeared on http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. The original can be read here. Netflix—a popular American-based streaming service is looking for lead actor for an upcoming feature movie based on the life of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa.  BAFTA-nominated director, Jennifer Peedom who is recognize...
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This article first appeared on http://www.bbc.com. The original can be read here. A world-renowned American free solo climber has died attempting to descend the side of a cliff face.  BRAD GOBRIGHT/FACEBOOK Brad Gobright, 31, fell around 300m (1,000ft) to his death in El Potrero Chico in northern Mexico.  Hi...
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This article first appeared on http://explorersweb.com. The original can be read here. By Angela Benavides Mountaineering heavyweight Simone Moro has announced his winter 8,000m plans. In mid-December, he and partner Tamara Lunger will return to the Karakorum to climb Gasherbrum I, also known as Hidden Peak. From the ...
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