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Climbers gather for funeral of Ueli Steck at monastery in Nepal

Thu, 04 May 2017 10:28:46 +0200

The body of legendary Swiss climber Ueli Steck, who died on Mount Everest, was cremated on Thursday at a Buddhist monastery that lies in the shadow of the world's highest peak.

Swiss mountaineer Ueli Steck to be buried in Nepal

Mon, 01 May 2017 12:25:43 +0200

Swiss mountaineer Ueli Steck, who fell to his death on Sunday during preparations for summiting Everest, will be buried in Nepal, his spokesman has said.

Famed Swiss climber Ueli Steck dies on Everest

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 14:33:05 +0200

Swiss climber Ueli Steck, one of the most feted mountaineers of his generation and famed for his speed ascents of iconic Alpine routes, has died on Everest, officials said.

Climber Steck admits he was afraid for his life

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:34:00 +0200

Swiss climber Ueli Steck, who with two team mates came under attack by a group of sherpas on Mount Everest, says he was afraid he would die.

Steck Everest expedition ends in a brawl

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:26:00 +0200

Swiss mountaineer Ueli Steck has called off his 16th Mount Everest expedition after being attacked by a group of sherpas.

Swiss climber falls to his death on birthday hike

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:26:00 +0200

Swiss mountaineer Erhard Loretan, one of the few climbers to reach all 14 world’s highest peaks, died on Thursday in a mountain accident.