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U.S. climber who survived brain tumor dies trying to scale world's fifth-highest mountain

Alexander Pancoe recently fought chronic myeloid leukemia and was attempting to climb Makalu to raise funds for a pediatric blood cancer program at a Chicago hospital.

USA TODAY on MSN · 3d

American climber dies 'suddenly' while attempting to scale Mount Makalu in Nepal

"The two had just finished dinner and were settling into their sleeping bags, chatting casually, when Alex suddenly became unresponsive."

U.S. News & World Report · 3d

American Climber Dies on World's Fifth-Highest Peak in Nepal

The world's fifth-highest mountain, Makalu's peak is 8,463 m (28,000 ft) high, compared to Mount Everest, the tallest peak, at a height of 8,849 m (29,032 ft). Alexander Pancoe, 39, died on Sunday while settling into his sleeping bag at the mountain's second high camp,

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Here’s How I Stayed Healthy During the Trek to Mount Everest Base Camp

Our Everest columnist shares some intel on how to avoid illness during the 11-day hike. Plus, a rest day adventure in the ...

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All About Mount Everest's "Death Zone"

All About Mount Everest's "Death Zone" ...

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Too Many Dead Bodies: Mt. Everest Law Set to Make Major Changes

Nepal is poised to enact a new law that could significantly restrict access to Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, amid ...

Climbing Mt. Everest Just Got Harder—Nepal Plans Crackdown Amidst Overcrowding, Deaths

If you want to climb the world’s tallest mountain, Nepal wants to see your résumé first. Turns out experience matters and for ...

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These boots took the first American to Everest’s summit

Barry Bishop returned from a historic Mount Everest expedition with his reindeer ... and icy to the touch.” Crippled by frostbite, he was carried partway down the mountain by Nepalese Sherpas ...

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Mount Everest guide Ang Dawa Sherpa moves to Vermont and earns his CDL with support from VSAC

I didn’t get frostbite, but the conditions were very ... There’s nothing like waking up in a tent full of snow on Mount Everest to make you realize the importance of education.

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