Organisation: Seven Summits Treks

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There’s no fallback on Everest, so what drives climbers to the challenge?

Two Irishmen were among 11 killed this season on the world’s highest mountain. What draws climbers to the challenge? asks Lorna Siggins

Sun, 16 Jun, 2019

Second Irish man in eight days dies on Mount Everest

An Irish father of two has died while attempting a climb on the world’s highest mountain.

Fri, 24 May, 2019

Search for missing Irishman on Everest to start tomorrow

The search for Mr Lawless, from Bray, Co Wicklow has now turned into a recovery operation in an area known as the death zone where oxygen levels are very low.

Wed, 22 May, 2019

Seamus Lawless search may not go ahead due to safety concerns, expert warns

The search for the Wicklow man missing on Mount Everest won't resume until late next week.

Sun, 19 May, 2019