American mountaineer dies during climb to Mount Everest
Nepal CNN — A US climber has died on his way to scale Mount Everest on Monday, according to an expedition organizer. “Jonathan Sugarman died at Camp 2 after he…
Ten-time Everest climber dies after scaling Annapurna peak in Nepal
A mountaineer from Northern Ireland died while descending from the summit of the world’s tenth highest peak and an Indian climber is missing on the same mountain, climbing officials said…
Scottish fox hunting club that first met in the 1700s holds last meet after new law
CNN — One of Scotland’s oldest fox hunts has come to an end after 252 years following the introduction of new law on hunting. The Hunting with Dogs bill, which…
Elnaz Rekabi: Iranian athlete’s family home demolished by officials, media outlet says
CNN — The family home of Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi has been demolished, according to the pro-reform news outlet IranWire, after she rose to international prominence this fall for…
Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi thanks supporters via Instagram, amid fears of house arrest
CNN — A female Iranian rock climber, who competed without a hijab at an international competition in South Korea, has taken to social media to thank her supporters – amid…
Elnaz Rekabi: Iranian rock climber arrives back in Tehran after competing without hijab
CNN — A female Iranian rock climber, who did not wear a hijab at an international competition in South Korea, has returned to Iran as Iranian groups based abroad raised…
Uttarakhand, India: Himalayas avalanche kills at least 4 mountaineers on Mount Draupadi ka Danda II
New Delhi CNN — At least four people were killed and 28 people remain missing after an avalanche hit a group of mountaineers in the Indian Himalayas on Tuesday, according…