# Himalayan Avalanche Leaves 14 Missing

> Avalanche in Nepal's Himlung Himal base camp claims 14 climbers; rescue teams face harsh conditions
- Title: Himalayan Avalanche Leaves 14 Missing · Gripped Magazine
- Summary: Avalanche in Nepal's Himlung Himal base camp claims 14 climbers; rescue teams face harsh conditions Rescue efforts continue for 14 missing climbers after…
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- Source: Gripped Magazine — https://gripped.com/news/avalanche-strikes-climbers-in-himalaya-rescue-ongoing
- Author: gripped
- Published: 2026-09-28T00:55:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: himlung himal, nepal, himalayan holidays, imagine nepal, avalanche, rescue, nepal national mountain guides associati, mingma gyalje sherpa
## Avalanche strikes base camp
A massive avalanche hit Himlung Himal's base camp in Nepal's Manang district, leaving 14 climbers missing.

> Three people have been found so far. They contacted the company and their families.
## Initial rescue challenges
Heavy snowfall and poor mobile coverage hampered rescue efforts as teams searched the avalanche zone.
## Three climbers contacted families
Three missing climbers, Kaji Sherpa, Chheten Bhote, and Chhebi Bhote, reached out to their families and organizers.
## Rescue team arrives
Mingma Gyalje Sherpa, known as Mingma G, arrived with eight IFMGA-certified guides to aid rescue efforts.
## Hope for survivors
Rescuers spotted tent roofs, suggesting some missing climbers may have survived the avalanche.
## Families wait anxiously
Families await news as rescue teams struggle with helicopter shortages and harsh mountain conditions.
## Key takeaway

Rescue efforts continue for 14 missing climbers after avalanche in Nepal's Himlung Himal