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flag Australian climber Chin-Tark Chan died on Himlung Himal in Nepal during a summit attempt on October 29.

flag Australian climber Chin-Tark Chan, 49, died on October 29 during an attempt to summit Nepal’s 7,126-meter Himlung Himal, near the Tibetan border. flag He fell ill at 6,100 meters and was pronounced dead there. flag Rescue efforts were delayed by severe weather, and his body was moved from Camp 3 to Camp 2 before being airlifted to Kathmandu. flag Chan had previously tried the climb in 2024 but turned back due to health issues. flag The expedition, organized by 8K Expeditions, is coordinating with his family and the Australian embassy for repatriation. flag Himlung Himal remains a destination for climbers despite the risks of autumn conditions.

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