- French climber, Morin dies near Camp 4 on Kanchenjunga.
- Third fatality of Nepal’s spring climbing season.
- High-altitude risks persist on Himalayan peaks.
The Himalayan climbing season has witnessed yet another heartbreaking tragedy as a French climber, Margareta Morin passed away on Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain.
The 63-year-old veteran mountaineer from France, lost her life above Camp 4 of the 8,586-meter (28,169 feet) Himalayan giant on Saturday.
Her passing has cast a somber shadow over what is typically one of Nepal’s busiest and most celebrated expedition periods.
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Peak 15 Adventure, the expedition organizer overseeing her climb, confirmed the unfortunate incident.
Morin reportedly suffered health complications during the final leg of her ascent, which ultimately proved fatal.
> “She died due to health complications while ascending,” stated Yogendra Tamang of Peak 15 Adventure.
“We are not yet able to bring back the body due to bad weather conditions.”
Treacherous weather continues to delay recovery efforts.
It is a grim reminder of the dangers that climbers face at extreme altitudes.
Kanchenjunga: A Formidable Challenge Even for the Experienced
Ranked only behind Mount Everest and K2, Kanchenjunga is infamous for its demanding terrain and unpredictable weather conditions.
Unlike more commercialized mountains, this 8,000-meter giant requires a high degree of technical climbing ability and immense physical stamina.
The death of the French climber reinforces the inherent risks of taking on such formidable natural challenges.
Despite its perilous reputation, the mountain continues to draw elite mountaineers each season.
Climbing Season Overview
This spring alone, Nepal has issued over 1,000 climbing permits, including 75 specifically for Kanchenjunga.
The period from April to early June offers climbers the most stable weather window.
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But even during this relatively favorable time, the margin for error remains dangerously slim.
A Grim Pattern in Nepal’s 2025 Climbing Season
Tragically, Margareta Morin’s death marks the third mountaineering fatality in Nepal this spring.
Just last week, an American climber died during an expedition on Mount Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest peak.
The previous month, an Austrian climber lost his life while descending from Ama Dablam, a mountain renowned for its technical ridges and breathtaking vertical drops.
Climbing Dangers Persist
These incidents underscore the ever-present hazards of high-altitude mountaineering.
Factors such as altitude sickness, rapid weather changes, and extreme physical fatigue can quickly escalate into life-threatening emergencies, even for the most experienced climbers.
Honoring a Life Defined by Courage and Exploration
Although Margareta Morin has passed, her legacy endures through the bold spirit she carried into every climb.
Her final journey up one of the world’s most treacherous peaks was not merely an adventure—it was a testament to her lifelong passion for exploration and her unwavering commitment to the mountaineering craft.
As rescue teams stand by, awaiting a break in the weather to recover her remains, the global climbing community reflects on her courage.
Tributes continue to pour in for a woman whose final ascent captured the very essence of determination, resilience, and love for the mountains.
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