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Historic Ghyun Himal expedition team hands over summit photographs, NMA flag
22 January 2026Members of the historic Ghyun Himal expedition formally handed over framed summit photographs and the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) flag carried during the climbs to the NMA on Thursday.
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ClimbingIndian Army sets Everest world record with largest single-day summit push
22 January 2026The Indian Army’s Army Adventure Wing (AAW) has set a new world record on Mount Everest by achieving the largest single-day summit push by a single organisation, with 49 climbers and Sherpa guides successfully reaching the top on May 27 during the Spring 2025 climbing season.
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ClimbingMakalu search operation called off after weather forces second retreat
22 January 2026Search and recovery operations on Mt. Makalu have been ended after a second attempt to retrieve the body of climber Phurba Ongel Sherpa failed due to extreme weather conditions, according to expedition officials.
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ClimbingMakalu search team waits for weather window to resume rescue operation
20 January 2026Search and rescue efforts on Mt. Makalu have been temporarily suspended as teams at base camp await an improvement in weather conditions, expedition organiser Makalu Adventure said in its latest update issued today.Search and rescue efforts on Mt. Makalu have been temporarily suspended as teams at base camp await an improvement in weather conditions, expedition organiser Makalu Adventure said in its latest update issued today.
