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Story summary
- Shelley Johannesen, co-founder of Dash Adventures, died in an avalanche on May 10, 2026 after a 300–400-metre fixed rope gave way below Camp 3 at about 23,600 feet.
- Sherpa guide Phurba Sonam Sherpa was rescued alive, while David Ashley and Tawa Sherpa were injured and airlifted to Kathmandu.
- Six Sherpas moved Johannesen to Camp 2, after which a helicopter flew her body to Kathmandu, marking the second Makalu death this spring after David Roubinek.
