mountain climbers

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What's driving the attention

The recovery of mountaineer Nirmal Purja's body after a Pakistan avalanche has drawn attention to mountain climbing risks and rescue efforts.

The mountaineering community is focused on recent events including the recovery of renowned climber Nirmal Purja's body following an avalanche in Pakistan. This tragic event underlines the dangers faced by mountain climbers worldwide. Efforts to support and rescue climbers in harsh conditions continue, with recent developments including new features on platforms like Strava tailored for mountaineers and stories of climbers being rescued from difficult terrain such as Table Mountain.