{"id":51810,"date":"2026-05-12T18:24:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T10:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=51810"},"modified":"2026-05-12T18:24:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T10:24:35","slug":"us-climber-dies-in-avalanche-on-nepals-mount-makalu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=51810","title":{"rendered":"US climber dies in avalanche on Nepal\u2019s Mount Makalu"},"content":{"rendered":"


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An American climber has died in an avalanche on Mount Makalu, officials said on Tuesday, as fatalities mount early in Nepal<\/span>\u2019s busy spring climbing season.<\/div>\n

Shelley Johannesen, 53, was killed on Monday while descending from the summit of the world\u2019s fifth-highest peak, expedition organisers said, marking the season\u2019s latest death.<\/p>\n

David Roubinek, a 38-year-old Czech climber, and three Nepali guides have died in the Himalayas so far this season.<\/p>\n

Johannesen, co-founder of US-based outfitter Dash Adventures, had successfully reached the 8,485-metre (27,800ft) summit before she was struck by an avalanche at around 7,200m while coming down.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe was hit by an avalanche just below Camp 3,\u201d Nabin Trital, managing director of Expedition Himalaya, said.<\/p>\n

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Mountaineers form a queue as they approach the summit of Mount Everest in Nepal. The country attracts hundreds of climbers each year during the spring and autumn climbing seasons. Photo: AP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

She was climbing with a three-member team that included her partner David Ashley and two Nepali guides.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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