The New York Times – Sports:
Lhakpa Sherpa has climbed Mount Everest 10 times, the most ascents ever by a woman. She has no plans of slowing down.
Category: Mountaineering
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Is Rock Climbing the Future of Tourism in Malawi?
The New York Times – Travel:
The small country in southeastern Africa is leveraging its little-known rock cliffs and boulders to develop local interest in climbing — and to draw adventure tourists.
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Hilaree Nelson, 49, Top Ski Mountaineer, Is Dead in Nepal Avalanche
The New York Times – Sports:
The first woman to lead a global team of adventurers, she made dozens of first descents from peaks around the world. Her body was found on Wednesday.
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Body of U.S. Mountaineer, Hilaree Nelson, Found After Avalanche in Nepal
The New York Times – Sports:
Hilaree Nelson was apparently blown off a cliff while she was skiing down Manaslu, the world’s eighth-highest peak.
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An Avalanche Hits Nepal, and a US Mountaineer Disappears
The New York Times – Sports:
Hilaree Nelson, 49, appears to have fallen into a crevasse on Manaslu while attempting to ski from the summit. Separately, an avalanche killed at least one and left many injured.
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Coming Soon to an American Cliff Near You: ‘Via Ferrata’ Routes
The New York Times – Travel:
Long popular in Europe, the beginner-friendly climbing routes are being installed on peaks and in gorges across the United States. Here are six to try now.
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‘The Last Mountain’ Review: Impossible Summits
The New York Times – Film:
This documentary from Chris Terrill struggles to make emotional sense of its story, involving a mother and a son who both died on climbs.
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Meet the Athlete Challenging Ideas About What Is Possible
The New York Times – Travel:
Vasu Sojitra lost his right leg at 9 months. Now 30, he recently completed what is believed to be the first disabled ski descent of Denali. He hopes to encourage others to follow.
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Doctor Charged With False Report to Summon Helicopter on Denali
The New York Times – Sports:
Federal prosecutors said the climber called rescuers to say that two other people on the mountain, the tallest in North America, were having a medical emergency. But it was a ruse.