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Seven Summit Treks calls off Dhaulagiri expedition after severe conditions halt rope fixing
14 October 2026Seven Summit Treks has officially called off its autumn expedition on Mt Dhaulagiri after strong winds and extremely low temperatures made conditions on the upper slopes unsafe for its rope-fixing team.
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ClimbingAndrzej Bargiel abandons Dhaulagiri ski descent attempt due to high winds
13 October 2026Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel has abandoned his planned solo summit attempt and ski descent of Mt Dhaulagiri after waiting at Camp 2, where high winds and extreme mountain conditions prevented him from proceeding.
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ClimbingRenowned climber Lakpa Rita Sherpa donates over Rs 2 million for disaster relief
13 October 2026Lakpa Rita Sherpa, a renowned climber who has summited Mount Everest more than 17 times, has donated NPR 2,082,850 to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund to support victims of recent natural disasters.
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Red Bull athlete Andrzej Bargiel at Camp 2 ahead of solo Dhaulagiri ski descent
12 October 2026Red Bull athlete Andrzej Bargiel is still preparing his gear at Camp 2 on Mt Dhaulagiri and plans to launch a solo summit attempt of the world’s seventh-highest mountain tonight if weather allows, sources have confirmed.
