Angela Benavides, Author at GearJunkie

Easter Avalanche Kills American Teen, 2 Others at Swiss Resort

A rescue operation included search dogs, helicopters, and dozens of people, but it was too late for three unfortunate skiers.

Written by Angela Benavides April 02, 2024

Decades-Long ‘Conspiracy’ Resolved: Reinhold Messner Vindicated in Brother’s Death

A simple pair of boots have brought the final vindication for Messner, long accused of abandoning his brother on a Himalayan mountain in 1970.

Written by Angela Benavides March 22, 2024

Third Missing Climber Found Dead on Mexico’s Highest Peak

The 57-year-old from Guadalajara is the third and final confirmed death of a group of 12 climbers caught in bad weather earlier this month.

Written by Angela Benavides February 28, 2024

US Skier Kasha Rigby Dies in Kosovo Avalanche

The well-known skier had been traveling to resorts around the world to try off-piste slopes when she died in an avalanche Tuesday.

Written by Angela Benavides and Andrew McLemore February 15, 2024

Nepali Climber Dies on 6,100m Ama Dablam

Mingma Wangdi Sherpa, a member of the Nepali rope-fixing team on Ama Dablam, died attempting to summit.

Written by Angela Benavides October 18, 2022

Climbing Disaster on Manaslu: Summits, Death, and Chaos

Two avalanches swallowed climbers high on Nepal’s Manaslu this morning, killing one and leaving about 12 injured.

Written by Angela Benavides September 26, 2022

Nirmal Purja Injured in Paragliding Accident at Manaslu Base Camp

Elite Exped leader Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja has suffered minor back injuries today in a paragliding incident.

Written by Angela Benavides September 19, 2022

Review: ‘Broad Peak,’ Now Playing on Netflix

Premiering today, Netflix’s ‘Broad Peak’ is a snowy, desolate date with high-altitude mountaineering destiny.

Written by Angela Benavides September 14, 2022

Classic Climbs Closed: Record Heat Cancels European Alps Tours

The sweltering, dry conditions in the European Alps have turned glacier areas and classic routes into deadly traps.

Written by Angela Benavides August 03, 2022

Angela Benavides

Easter Avalanche Kills American Teen, 2 Others at Swiss Resort

Decades-Long ‘Conspiracy’ Resolved: Reinhold Messner Vindicated in Brother’s Death

Third Missing Climber Found Dead on Mexico’s Highest Peak

US Skier Kasha Rigby Dies in Kosovo Avalanche

Nepali Climber Dies on 6,100m Ama Dablam

Climbing Disaster on Manaslu: Summits, Death, and Chaos

Nirmal Purja Injured in Paragliding Accident at Manaslu Base Camp

Review: ‘Broad Peak,’ Now Playing on Netflix

Classic Climbs Closed: Record Heat Cancels European Alps Tours

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