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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc stories: 4 news summaries

Search Called Off for
8 Mont Blanc Climbers  

Rescuers call off search for Mont Blanc climbers lost in avalanche yesterday

Aug 25, 08 7:01 AM CDT
(Newser) - The search for eight mountaineers swept away by an avalanche yesterday on Mont-Blanc du Tacul in the French Alps has been called off because of hazardous conditions on the mountain, the Telegraph reports. The five Austrians and three Swiss nationalists are presumed dead. Ten other climbers, suffering from broken bones... More »

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Mont Blanc • avalanche • Alps • mountain climber

 10 Missing
 in Mont Blanc
 Avalanche

Helicopters, rescuers seeking survivors

Aug 24, 08 8:44 AM CDT
(Newser) - Ten climbers are missing after an avalanche early this morning sheered off a snow slope on the north face of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest mountain. Helicopters, dogs, and rescue workers were searching today for survivors, which included Swiss and Austrian climbers. Eight people injured in the avalanche were being treated... More »

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Europe • Mont Blanc • avalanche • mountain • mountain climber

Climbers Die in Blizzard in Alps

Rescuers criticize unprepared group that ignored warnings

Jul 26, 07 7:22 AM CDT
(Newser) - After four climbers died in a sudden blizzard in the French Alps, safety officials expressed frustration yesterday, saying the group was unprepared for the conditions and ignored warnings of bad weather. A 30-year-old British man and three women in their 20s froze to death on Mont Blanc late Monday or... More »

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Mont Blanc • Alps

Highest Toilets In Europe Top Mont Blanc

In the Alps, they're striking a blow against yellow snow

Jul 24, 07 10:39 AM CDT
(Newser) - Now there's a new reason to climb Mont Blanc—to experience Europe's highest-altitude toilets. Local officials installed the facilities for the over 30,000 climbers who trek up the 14,000-foot peak each year. The mayor of a nearby town explained that local snow was becoming a few shades tawnier... More »

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Mont Blanc • toilet

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