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  23. <title>Autumn 2025: Everest NF Ski Descent, Everest Legend Death and More</title>
  24. <link>https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/10/20/autumn-2025-everest-nf-ski-descent-everest-legend-death-and-more/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=autumn-2025-everest-nf-ski-descent-everest-legend-death-and-more</link>
  26. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alan Arnette]]></dc:creator>
  27. <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:13:08 +0000</pubDate>
  28. <category><![CDATA[Climbing News]]></category>
  29. <category><![CDATA[Himalaya]]></category>
  30. <category><![CDATA[Manaslu]]></category>
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  34. <description><![CDATA[<p>While teams summited Cho Oyu, the world's sixth-highest peak, a fifty-year-old American skied down the North Face of Mt. Everest. An Everest 1953 legend has passed away.</p>
  35. <p>The recent heavy snowfall across both sides of Everest created a host of false and poorly written and researched articles about "stranded climbers on Everest." The only climbers on Everest were the NatGeo ski team and they were never stranded. Many teams of seasonal trekkers were stranded in Tibet's Kama (or Karma) Valley, east of Mount Everest, but all were rescued by local villagers and SARs teams. Bottom line is there was drama but nothing to get seriously worked up over.</p>
  36. <p>As the Himalayan season winds down climbing action picks up on Puncak Jaya or Carstensz Pyramid on the island of New Guinea, Kilimanjaro, Antartica's Vinson Massif and around the New Years, Argentina's Aconcagua.</p>
  37. The post <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/10/20/autumn-2025-everest-nf-ski-descent-everest-legend-death-and-more/">Autumn 2025: Everest NF Ski Descent, Everest Legend Death and More</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog">The Blog on alanarnette.com</a>.]]></description>
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  43. <title>Podcast with Peter Hillary</title>
  44. <link>https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/10/10/podcast-with-peter-hillary/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=podcast-with-peter-hillary</link>
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  47. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alan Arnette]]></dc:creator>
  48. <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:52:06 +0000</pubDate>
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  50. <category><![CDATA[Everest]]></category>
  51. <category><![CDATA[Everest News]]></category>
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  58. <description><![CDATA[<p>New Zealander Peter Hillary needs no introduction, as his last name recalls the historic achievement of his father, Sir Edmund Hillary, who, along with Tenzing Norgay, first summited Mt. Everest on May 29, 1953.</p>
  59. <p> An adventurer in his own right, Peter has undertaken over 40 expeditions and adventures that most of us only dream of. He's been to the North and South Poles, summited Everest twice, jet-boated the entire length of the Ganges River, and more. He's also an accomplished author, speaker and adventure guide company operator.</p>
  60. <p>I first met Peter at Everest Base Camp in 2003 and again last month here in Colorado, where I thoroughly enjoyed one of his legendary talks.</p>
  61. <p>In this podcast, we discuss Peter's relationship with his father, his upbringing, adventures, and the future of mountaineering. We also discuss the Himalayan Trust, a foundation started by his father in 1961 that continues today, building schools, infrastructure, roads, and more throughout Nepal, a country close to Peter's heart.</p>
  62. The post <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/10/10/podcast-with-peter-hillary/">Podcast with Peter Hillary</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog">The Blog on alanarnette.com</a>.]]></description>
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  71. <title>Autumn 2025: Stranded Tourists, Manaslu Summits and More</title>
  72. <link>https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/10/06/autumn-2025-stranded-tourists-manaslu-summits-and-more/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=autumn-2025-stranded-tourists-manaslu-summits-and-more</link>
  74. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alan Arnette]]></dc:creator>
  75. <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:51:25 +0000</pubDate>
  76. <category><![CDATA[Climbing News]]></category>
  77. <category><![CDATA[Himalaya]]></category>
  78. <category><![CDATA[Manaslu]]></category>
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  82. <description><![CDATA[<p>Somewhat surprisingly for this time of year, a massive snowstorm hit Southern Tibet, stranding tourists but not climbers. However, one climber died on a Nepal trekking peak. The storm moved on, allowing climbers to continue. Prior to the storm, excellent weather enabled hundreds of Manslu summit and nice progress on the other peaks. There is a ski attempt on the north side of Everest.</p>
  83. The post <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/10/06/autumn-2025-stranded-tourists-manaslu-summits-and-more/">Autumn 2025: Stranded Tourists, Manaslu Summits and More</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog">The Blog on alanarnette.com</a>.]]></description>
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  89. <title>Everest 2025 Podcast with Bianaca and Paul Adler</title>
  90. <link>https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/10/03/everest-2025-podcast-with-bianaca-and-paul-adler/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=everest-2025-podcast-with-bianaca-and-paul-adler</link>
  91. <comments>https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/10/03/everest-2025-podcast-with-bianaca-and-paul-adler/#comments</comments>
  93. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alan Arnette]]></dc:creator>
  94. <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:42:51 +0000</pubDate>
  95. <category><![CDATA[Climbing News]]></category>
  96. <category><![CDATA[Everest]]></category>
  97. <category><![CDATA[Everest 2025 Coverage]]></category>
  98. <category><![CDATA[Everest News]]></category>
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  100. <category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category>
  101. <category><![CDATA[Bianca Alder]]></category>
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  103.  
  104. <description><![CDATA[<p>Australians Bianca Ader, 17, and her dad, Paul Adler, 50, are back in Melbourne, Australia, after their recent Everest attempt. They were thwarted by strong winds and illness, but made a valuable attempt. Bianca's social posts have gone viral as she struggled to breathe upon returning to Camp 4 at the South Col after reaching 8163 meters on the 8848-meter peak. She climbed with Rinji Sherpa of the Makalu region.</p>
  105. <p>This podcast discusses Paul's Everest attempt and summit, Bianca's Ama Dablam attempt and summit and of course, Everest with the risks, decision-making, and emotions. I think you'll enjoy meeting this young lady, who, by the way, has become friends with Ryan Mitchell. The two give me a lot of hope for the sport I love, seeing two very mature young people embracing mountaineering. #everest2025</p>
  106. The post <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/10/03/everest-2025-podcast-with-bianaca-and-paul-adler/">Everest 2025 Podcast with Bianaca and Paul Adler</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog">The Blog on alanarnette.com</a>.]]></description>
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  115. <title>Autumn 2025: Everest Ski Descent and Manaslu Records</title>
  116. <link>https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/09/26/autumn-2025-everest-ski-descent-and-manaslu-records/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=autumn-2025-everest-ski-descent-and-manaslu-records</link>
  118. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alan Arnette]]></dc:creator>
  119. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
  120. <category><![CDATA[Climbing News]]></category>
  121. <category><![CDATA[Himalaya]]></category>
  122. <category><![CDATA[Manaslu]]></category>
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  125.  
  126. <description><![CDATA[<p>With excellent weather and hordes of climbers with massive support, records are being broken across the Himalayas. First, there was a no O's ski descent from Everest's summit, then multiple speed and the youngest summits on Manaslu. Climbing continues across the 8000ers. So far, 457 climbers from 47 expedition teams—including 347 men and 110 women—have received permits. On Manaslu, at least 170 members were supported by 187 Sherpas, totalling 357 summits, with more to come.</p>
  127. The post <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/09/26/autumn-2025-everest-ski-descent-and-manaslu-records/">Autumn 2025: Everest Ski Descent and Manaslu Records</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog">The Blog on alanarnette.com</a>.]]></description>
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  132. <item>
  133. <title>Autumn 2025: Nepal Unrest as Climbing Begins</title>
  134. <link>https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/09/19/autumn-2025-nepal-unrest-as-climbing-begins/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=autumn-2025-nepal-unrest-as-climbing-begins</link>
  136. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alan Arnette]]></dc:creator>
  137. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
  138. <category><![CDATA[Climbing News]]></category>
  139. <category><![CDATA[Himalaya]]></category>
  140. <category><![CDATA[Manaslu]]></category>
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  144. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Autumn Himalayan season is well underway with minimal impact from the violence and protest that occurred in mid-September in Kathmandu.</p>
  145. The post <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/09/19/autumn-2025-nepal-unrest-as-climbing-begins/">Autumn 2025: Nepal Unrest as Climbing Begins</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog">The Blog on alanarnette.com</a>.]]></description>
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  151. <title>K2 Podcast with Ryan Mitchell–After K2</title>
  152. <link>https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/09/08/k2-podcast-with-ryan-mitchell-after-k2/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=k2-podcast-with-ryan-mitchell-after-k2</link>
  153. <comments>https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/09/08/k2-podcast-with-ryan-mitchell-after-k2/#respond</comments>
  155. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alan Arnette]]></dc:creator>
  156. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:27:43 +0000</pubDate>
  157. <category><![CDATA[Climbing News]]></category>
  158. <category><![CDATA[K2]]></category>
  159. <category><![CDATA[K2 2025 Coverage]]></category>
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  161. <category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category>
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  165. <description><![CDATA[<p>Ryan Mitchell, a Summit Coach client, is back from his recent K2 attempt. They were thwarted by a deadly rockfall that killed two other people on other teams.</p>
  166. <p>They climbed to Camp 1 to see the conditions firsthand and abandoned their expedition. However, they climbed a previously unclimbed peak near K2 for acclimatization, so there was some solid mountaineering this year for the Madison Mountaineering team led by Terray Sylvester. They also collected 600 pounds of trash, primarily from the K2 Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp, which were exposed to unexpectedly dry and warm conditions.</p>
  167. <p>In this podcast, we discuss the expedition, its risks, decision-making and emotions. Ryan is currently dropping a new YouTube episode almost daily on his channel, which provides his followers with a unique inside look at what K2 offered in 2025.  #k2025</p>
  168. The post <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/09/08/k2-podcast-with-ryan-mitchell-after-k2/">K2 Podcast with Ryan Mitchell–After K2</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog">The Blog on alanarnette.com</a>.]]></description>
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  177. <title>Everest just became more expensive and unattractive to some</title>
  178. <link>https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/09/03/everest-just-became-more-expensive-and-unattractive-to-some/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=everest-just-became-more-expensive-and-unattractive-to-some</link>
  179. <comments>https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/09/03/everest-just-became-more-expensive-and-unattractive-to-some/#respond</comments>
  181. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alan Arnette]]></dc:creator>
  182. <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
  183. <category><![CDATA[Climbing News]]></category>
  184. <category><![CDATA[Everest]]></category>
  185. <category><![CDATA[Everest News]]></category>
  186. <category><![CDATA[Everest Popular Posts]]></category>
  187. <category><![CDATA[Nepal]]></category>
  188. <category><![CDATA[New Rules]]></category>
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  190.  
  191. <description><![CDATA[<p>On September 1, 2025, several new rules were enacted for mountaineering in Nepal. The most significant change was increased permit fees for Nepal's most popular peaks. The rest of the rules seem like window dressing or distractions designed to mitigate any negative press around the price increase. The Nepal Ministry of Tourism has effectively used this strategy for years.</p>
  192. <p>One proposed rule being marketed by Nepal guides and promoted throughout the press, Nepal and worldwide, is that all Everest permit applicants must have climbed a 7000-meter peak in Nepal. This rule has NOT yet been approved. You can follow its current status at this link, which is listed as "Discussion in Committee" as of September 3, 2025.</p>
  193. The post <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/09/03/everest-just-became-more-expensive-and-unattractive-to-some/">Everest just became more expensive and unattractive to some</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog">The Blog on alanarnette.com</a>.]]></description>
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  201. <title>K2 2025 Coverage Wrap: A Rocky Season</title>
  202. <link>https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/08/24/k2-2025-coverage-wrap-a-rocky-season/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=k2-2025-coverage-wrap-a-rocky-season</link>
  203. <comments>https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/08/24/k2-2025-coverage-wrap-a-rocky-season/#comments</comments>
  205. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alan Arnette]]></dc:creator>
  206. <pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 22:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
  207. <category><![CDATA[Climbing News]]></category>
  208. <category><![CDATA[K2]]></category>
  209. <category><![CDATA[K2 2025 Coverage]]></category>
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  211.  
  212. <description><![CDATA[<p>The summer 2025 Karakorum for the 8000-meter peaks is over, and what a season it was. There were summits, deaths, disappointments and survivals. Was it a “successful” season? I’ll leave that judgment to others—but honestly, it often felt like safety took a back seat to ambition. #K2025</p>
  213. <p>Summits:<br />
  214. K2- 42 with two deaths<br />
  215. Broad Peak: 0<br />
  216. Gashbrum II: 0<br />
  217. Gasherbrum I: 17<br />
  218. Nanga Parbat: 25 with one death</p>
  219. The post <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/08/24/k2-2025-coverage-wrap-a-rocky-season/">K2 2025 Coverage Wrap: A Rocky Season</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog">The Blog on alanarnette.com</a>.]]></description>
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  229. <title>K2 2025 Coverage: Death after Summit From Rockfall</title>
  230. <link>https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/08/13/k2-2025-coverage-death-after-summit/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=k2-2025-coverage-death-after-summit</link>
  231. <comments>https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/08/13/k2-2025-coverage-death-after-summit/#comments</comments>
  233. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alan Arnette]]></dc:creator>
  234. <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
  235. <category><![CDATA[Climbing News]]></category>
  236. <category><![CDATA[K2]]></category>
  237. <category><![CDATA[K2 2025 Coverage]]></category>
  238. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/?p=48538</guid>
  239.  
  240. <description><![CDATA[<p>A tragic incident occurred involving one of Imagine Nepal's clients. She was inadvertently struck by a rock between Camp 1 and Advanced Base Camp and sadly lost her life. She had successfully summited with Mingma G's Imagine Nepal team on August 11. #K2025</p>
  241. The post <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/08/13/k2-2025-coverage-death-after-summit/">K2 2025 Coverage: Death after Summit From Rockfall</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.alanarnette.com/blog">The Blog on alanarnette.com</a>.]]></description>
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