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Handout photo of the West Buttress of Mount McKinley

Nation May 29

3 climbers died, 1 rescued after falling near treacherous pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley

By Becky Bohrer, John Seewer, Associated Press

Nation May 28

National Park Service handout photo shows Mount McKinley in Alaska
Rescuers try to reach 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley in Alaska

The climbers’ conditions weren’t immediately known following the fall, which was reported to Denali National Park and Preserve rangers overnight, and rangers were seeking a weather window to allow them to reach the area by helicopter, a statement from the…

By Associated Press

World May 22

Mount Everest on the backdrop as members of an expedition team prepare to ascend the mountain, at Camp 4 in the Solukhumbu...
Everest record-holder Kami Rita Sherpa urges limit on climbers as crowds swell on the peak

A renowned Mount Everest guide who this week scaled the peak a record 32nd time urged authorities on Friday to limit climbers on the summit.

By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press

World Jul 22

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Female climbers from Pakistan, Iran make history by reaching K2 summit

A woman from Pakistan and another from Iran appear to be the first females from their countries to reach the top of K2, one of the world's highest and most dangerous summits.

By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press

World May 28

Watch 5:13
When the dream of summiting Everest becomes a nightmare

Mount Everest remains the ultimate achievement for many climbers, and the number of people attempting to conquer it continues to grow. May is a prime month for summit seekers. But at least 11 fatalities have already occurred on Everest this…

May 22

Two dead and two missing near the summit of Mount Everest

By Michael D. Regan

Two people died and two are missing near the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.

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