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The latest from the world's peaks and ranges — climbs, eruptions, conditions and access. Updated daily from the internet.

Accident & rescueMount Shasta

Friends trapped 11,000ft up notoriously dangerous California volcano after moronic mistake

Three men were rescued after becoming trapped on a California volcano while relying on AI tools for navigation and planning. The incident highlights the dangers of over-reliance on technology in high-altitude environments.

New York Post·2026-09-02
RecordBroad Peak

Record-breaking climber Nirmal Purja among those killed in avalanche

Nirmal Purja, known for his '14 Peaks' documentary, died in an avalanche while leading an expedition on Broad Peak. This tragedy follows his recent record-breaking 32nd climb of Mount Everest earlier in the year.

Al Jazeera·2026-08-01
VolcanoReventador

Ongoing volcanic ash emissions are reported at Reventador

Reventador volcano in Ecuador continues to exhibit volcanic activity. Recent advisories indicate ash plumes rising to 15,000 feet.

VolcanoDiscovery·2026-08-01
VolcanoPuracé

Puracé (Colombia): Explosive activity continues

The Puracé volcano in Colombia continues to exhibit explosive activity. Authorities have issued warnings regarding volcanic ash plumes reaching altitudes of 18,000 feet.

VolcanoDiscovery·2026-08-01
Accident & rescueBroad Peak

Famed Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja found dead after Pakistan Broad Peak avalanche

The body of renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja was recovered on Broad Peak in Pakistan following a fatal avalanche. Rescue teams continue to search for six other climbers who remain unaccounted for after the incident.

ABC News·2026-08-01
VolcanoGlobal Volcanic Activity

Volcanic Activity Worldwide 1 Aug 2026: Santiaguito, Fuego, Krakatau, Semeru, Sheveluch, Ibu

The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center reported significant ash plumes from multiple volcanoes globally, including Santiaguito and Fuego. These eruptions continue to pose risks to regional aviation and local mountain environments.

VolcanoDiscovery·2026-08-01
Accident & rescueMount McKinley

3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley are dead, 1 rescued

Three climbers died after falling near Denali Pass on Mount McKinley, while one survivor was rescued by park rangers. The incident occurred within a group of seven mountaineers during the peak climbing season.

ABC7 San Francisco·2026-05-29
Accident & rescueYalung Ri

Avalanche on Nepal's Yalung Ri mountain kills at least seven, officials say

An avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal resulted in the deaths of five foreign climbers and two Nepali guides. At least five other individuals were injured at the base camp located 4,900 meters above sea level.

ABC News·2025-11-03
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