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The last rites of renowned Nepali mountaineer Pur Bahadur Gurung were performed in Kathmandu on Friday following his death in a Broad Peak avalanche. A 10-time Everest summiteer and non-Sherpa record holder, Gurung had climbed 12 of the world's 14 highest peaks during his distinguished career.
Mingma David Sherpa, one of the senior Nepali mountaineers who flew to Skardu in PoJK's Gilgit-Baltistan from Kathmandu, wrote on social media that the multi-phase retrieval effort is being carried out under extremely challenging conditions, with team safety prioritised above all else.
‘He is in Lord Shiva’s abode’: Family cites spiritual belief, dangers and technical hurdles in recovering body from Death Zone
Kavita Chand from Uttarakhand successfully summited Mount Vinson in Antarctica, marking a major step in her Seven Summits quest. The Mumbai-based climber carried the Indian tricolour to the peak, inspiring professionals to balance ambition, fitness and career success.
Captain M.S. Kohli, a retired Indian Navy veteran and renowned mountaineer, has died at 93. He led India's first successful Everest expedition in 1965, setting a world record. He also participated in numerous Himalayan expeditions, receiving prestigious awards like the Padma Bhushan and Arjuna Award. (This summary is generated via AI.)
