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Red Bull athlete Andrzej Bargiel at Camp 2 ahead of solo Dhaulagiri ski descent
12 October 2026Red Bull athlete Andrzej Bargiel is still preparing his gear at Camp 2 on Mt Dhaulagiri and plans to launch a solo summit attempt of the world’s seventh-highest mountain tonight if weather allows, sources have confirmed.
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Travel & LeisureBudhi Gandaki floods damage Manaslu trails, Chum Valley trek suspended
12 October 2026Flooding in the Budhi Gandaki River has severely damaged trekking trails and washed away suspension bridges in the Manaslu Conservation Area, prompting authorities to suspend trekking to Chum Valley until further notice.
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ClimbingDhaulagiri remains unclimbed this season as teams give up
12 October 2026All climbers have abandoned their attempts to climb Mt Dhaulagiri after they found unstable snow conditions and encountered high winds above Camp III, expedition organizers said.
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Travel & LeisureDamaged trail at Tashi Lapcha Pass raises safety concerns for trekkers and climbers
12 October 2026A damaged section of the trail leading to the David Lama Bivouac shelter at Upper Jabo, on the Tashi Lapcha Pass route connecting the Rolwaling and Khumbu regions, has raised concerns about the safety of trekkers and climbers using the high-altitude route.
