Blizzard Traps Mount Everest Hikers

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What's Happening on Mount Everest?

A sudden blizzard has trapped nearly 1,000 hikers on Mount Everest.
Hundreds of trekkers are stranded in remote camps
Rescue efforts are underway to save lives
The storm has blocked roads and trails, making it difficult to access the area

How Bad is the Situation?

The weather conditions are extreme, with heavy snow and rain causing hypothermia and other risks.

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Historic Ski Run Down Mount Everest's North Face

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Introduction to a Historic Feat

American skier Jim Morrison made history by skiing down the North Face of Mount Everest via the Hornbein and Japanese Couloirs.

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Morrison, 50, completed the descent in 4 hours and 5 minutes.
He dedicated his achievement to his late partner, Hilaree Nelson.
This route is known for its steep, icy, and narrow conditions, making it a significant challenge.

Mount Everest Blizzard: Climbers Stranded

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Mount Everest Blizzard: What's Happening?

A massive blizzard has hit Mount Everest, stranding around 1,000 climbers on the Tibetan side.
Heavy snow and strong winds have damaged tents and blocked rescue roads.
Climbers are at risk of hypothermia and other dangers.

How Are Rescuers Helping?

Rescue teams are working to clear snow and reach stranded climbers.
Hundreds of people have been guided to safety so far.
More rescues are underway, but bad weather is making it tough.

High Waves Cause Death and Destruction on California Coast

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Massive waves** have been causing havoc on the California coast, leaving at least one person dead and causing extensive damage. A man was tragically killed after being trapped by debris on a beach in Santa Cruz. The Santa Cruz Wharf also collapsed after being hit by large waves. Further south, rescue efforts are underway to find a missing individual who was swept into the water by high surf. Swimmers are being warned to stay out of the water due to dangerous conditions.

Clues to Mount Everest's First Ascent Unearthed?

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What if the first climbers to conquer Mount Everest weren't Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay?
A documentary team found human remains on Mount Everest that might belong to Andrew Irvine, who went missing in 1924 while attempting to reach the summit with George Mallory.

  • Climate change has exposed the bodies of many mountaineers who died on the mountain.
  • The discovery of a boot and sock could provide clues to Irvine's and Mallory's fate.
  • The Irvine family offered to share DNA samples to confirm the identity of the remains.

Could this be the final piece to solving one of mountaineering's greatest mysteries?