Seven members of an expedition to Dolma Khang have lost their lives on Yalung Ri. Meanwhile, rescuers found the bodies of two Italians missing on Panbari.

Rescuers in Nepal airlifted some injured climbers to safety. The avalanche followed heavy snowfall produced by Cyclone Montha.

At least nine climbers, seven on Yalung Ri in Dolakha and two on Panbari Himal in the Manaslu region, have been confirmed dead in two separate avalanche incidents triggered by recent heavy snowfall across the Himalayas.

Twin brothers have conquered a Himalayan mountain, one dressed in modern clothing, the other wearing a replica of kit worn by British explorers 100 years ago.

Climbing the world’s 14 highest peaks — all located in the Himalayas — has long represented the ultimate objective in alpinism. From K2 to Annapurna, these mountains present some of the toughest mountaineering challenges in the world. And now they ...