Five Russian mountaineers lost their lives during an expedition to Mount Dhaulagirithe seventh highest peak in the world, according to reports from a Kathmandu-based expedition organizer. The climbers, who were tackling the 8,167-meter (26,788-foot) mountain, were reported missing on Sunday. Their bodies were discovered by a rescue helicopter on Tuesday.
Pemba Jangbu Sherpa from I AM Trekking and Expeditions confirmed that the recovery of the bodies remains uncertain due to the complexities involved, including the need for extensive planning, manpower and specialist equipment to recover them at such a high altitude.
Of the five climbers, two managed to reach the summit, while the others turned back before completing the ascent. Communication was lost with the base camp team after the climbers began their descent.
The fall climbing season Nepalless popular than spring, started last month. This season offers fewer crowds and lower permit fees, thus attracting a smaller number of climbers.
A significant number of mountaineers are gathering in Tibet to pursue the goal of scaling all 14 of the world’s peaks above 8,000 meters (26,250 feet).
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