Swiss climber Ueli Steck was killed Sunday in an accident near Mount Everest, Nepal's tourism department said. The 40-year-old died when he slipped from a slope and fell into a crevasse at around 6,600 meters on Mount Nuptse, expedition organizers said.
Swiss climber Ueli Steck was killed Sunday in an accident near Mount Everest, Nepal's tourism department said. The 40-year-old died when he slipped from a slope and fell into a crevasse at around 6,600 meters on Mount Nuptse, expedition organizers said.
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Steck is seen during a training climb near the village of Chukung, in the Khumbu region in the Himalayas, in February 2017.
Steck is seen during a training climb near the village of Chukung, in the Khumbu region in the Himalayas, in February 2017.
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Steck on April 24 in the Himalayas prepares himself for an ascent of Mount Everest.
Steck on April 24 in the Himalayas prepares himself for an ascent of Mount Everest.
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Steck crosses a bridge during a training run in Nepal's Khumbu Valley.
Steck crosses a bridge during a training run in Nepal's Khumbu Valley.
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After climbing the Aiguille Verte, a mountain in the French Alps, Steck prepares to parachute down in December 2016.
After climbing the Aiguille Verte, a mountain in the French Alps, Steck prepares to parachute down in December 2016.
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Steck tackles a steep rock face.
Steck tackles a steep rock face.
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