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An Interview with a Welsh Climber Who Was On Everest During the Earthquake
Iestyn Richards-Rees was 20,000 feet up when he felt the Earth begin to shake.
Videos Emerge of Climbers Fleeing Mount Everest Avalanche After Nepal Quake
Harrowing footage shows a wall of snow and ice barreling down the mountain toward base camp in the moments after the earthquake hit.
In Afghanistan's Remote North, Rescuers Battle the Elements as Avalanche Death Toll Tops 200
Heavy snowfall has set off a string of avalanches and floods that have claimed lives across several provinces — and officials fear that more fatalities could still be discovered.
Climb a Mountain With Conrad Anker
What goes through the head of a world-class mountain climber? Watch this video to learn how Conrad Anker deals with his dangerous, demanding profession.
Landslide in Afghanistan Leaves Over 2000 Missing
The mountain collapsed on top of a remote village in northeastern Afghanistan and has likely already killed hundreds.
Nepal Can't Really Afford a Sherpa Boycott of Mount Everest After Avalanche
Mourning for the victims of an avalanche that killed at least 13 Sherpas on Friday has turned to anger and threats to strike.