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Legendary Swiss Climber To Be Cremated Near Everest

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The body of legendary Swiss climber Ueli Steck, who died on Mount Everest, will be cremated on Thursday at a Buddhist monastery that lies in the shadow of the world’s highest peak. Steck — one of the most feted mountaineers of his generation — became the first fatality of this year’s spring climbing season on … Read more

Everest Claims ‘Swiss Machine’ Climber

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The Swiss climber Ueli Steck has been killed on Mount Everest, Nepal’s tourist office says. Steck, who was known as the “Swiss Machine”, died in an accident while acclimatising for an attempt on the mountain, without oxygen, by a new route. The 40-year-old had won multiple awards and was known for his rapid ascents. His … Read more