The mortal remains of four climbers are now in Islamabad, Pakistan, as authorities expedite the repatriation process to send them to their home countries.
French-Canadian adventurer Stephane Champoussin has completed the full length of Nepal’s Great Himalayan Trail (GHT) in 143 days, crossing some of the country’s most challenging high-altitude terrain and remote settlements.
Those who have long been waiting to complete their 14 peaks above 8,000m after scaling Mt. Cho Oyu or Mt. Shishapangma in Tibet will have to wait at least another year, as China has reportedly continued its ban on foreign climbers running expeditions on the Tibetan side throughout 2026.