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World-renowned London-born mountaineer Rick Allen has died aged 66 while attempting a new route on the south-east face of K2. Allen was caught in an avalanche following heavy deposits of fresh snow from a recent storm.

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It is irredeemably sad how this mountaineer has passed pursuing his craft well beyond the reaches that the majority of us can ever even dream of RIP

Desperate news. The Mazeno Ridge was an extraordinary feat; Rick's performance at altitude always stunning. Very sad. RIP, Rick.

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