Now playing Next Bulgaria Search for top Bulgarian mountaineer missing in bid to reach Tibetan summit 18 years ago he survived cancer but developed diabetes while receiving chemotherapy; 3 years ago, he survived a coma after being struck by a car while researching wildlife in the Pirin Mountains of Bulgaria; now he is missing on a Tibetan mountain. 11/05/2018
Now playing Next Pakistan Man's 'suicidal' solo mission to scale mountain is abruptly halted Russian-Polish mountaineer Denis Urubko planned to attempt the first winter ascent of K2 with a team of climbers, but abandoned base camp on Saturday after arguing with the expedition leader. 26/02/2018
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Now playing Next Pakistan One climber saved, another stranded on Pakistan's "killer mountain" France's Elisabeth Revol is saved by Poland's Winter Climbing team, but Tomasz Mackiewicz remains stuck at 7000m. 28/01/2018
Now playing Next Nepal Solo climbers banned by Nepal from climbing Mount Everest New laws designed to reduce accidents in the Himalayas mean that solo mountaineers and climbs by some disabled people will be banned 30/12/2017
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Now playing Next world news Ayers Rock closed to climbers from 2019 Australia's world famous Uluru/ Ayers Rock will be closed to climbers from 2019. The ban is set to be enforced from the 26th October 2019 exactly 34 years after the rock was handed back to its original owners. 01/11/2017
Now playing Next focus High jinks at the Almaty Mountain Sports Festival Encircled by a range of breathtaking mountains, Almaty is Kazakhstan’s jewel in the crown. 14/08/2017
Now playing Next world news What are the toughest ultramarathons in the world? The Bolivian Skyrace is billed as one of the world's most difficult races. Which other races can runners use to test their endurance? 31/07/2017
Now playing Next Sci-tech Genetics in the Himalayas What are the mechanisms that allow us to adapt to extreme altitude and lack of oxygen? 16/06/2017
Now playing Next world news At least 3 climbers die on Mount Everest Three climbers have died on Mount Everest and another is missing in a busy and tragic weekend on the world’s highest mountain, according to officials and expedition… 22/05/2017
Now playing Next Sport Ueli Steck dies in fall The "Swiss Machine" died in a fall while preparing to climb Mount Everest in Nepal. 30/04/2017
Now playing Next Sci-tech Hugh Herr moving mountains to end disability Hugh Herr ''a future world without disability'' 26/10/2016
Now playing Next Sport Valery Rozov sets new world Basejumping record Russia's Valery Rozov has beaten his own world basejumping record in the Himalayas 25/10/2016
Now playing Next no comment USA: Mountain biking in Utah mountains Canadian Brandon Semenuk flipped and flew his bike down a treacherous mountain course to win the 11th running of the Red Bull Rampage, his second victory in the… 16/10/2016
Now playing Next World Never say never: survival star Bear Grylls talks fear, masculinity and 007 With adventure TV shows in over 200 countries, numerous books and merchandising deals Grylls' schedule is timed to the minute, luckily we managed to grab him between takes as he filmed the latest camp 07/09/2016
Now playing Next Nepal Mount Everest claims third fatality in as many days An Indian climber has died on Mount Everest, becoming at least the third person to be killed on the mountain in as many days. 23/05/2016
Now playing Next Sport Austrian climber first to ascend Lebanese landmark Twenty-five year old Austrian climber David Lama has become the first person to scale Baatara Gorge sinkhole in Lebanon, also known as the Cave of 07/10/2015
Now playing Next no comment Mountain runner sets new record for five-peak challenge This is champion mountain runner Andreas Steindl who has set a new record for scaling five Alpine peaks. The highest peak on the Swiss challenge – 21/08/2015
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