Mingma Gyalje Sherpa

Senior Nepali mountaineer, first leader of the rescue team

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Born: April 14, 1986

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Avalanche buries Nepali workers preparing Himlung Himal camp

Force in Play

As of October 2026: Handed recovery to Pasang Kaji Sherpa after initial phase

An avalanche buried the base camp of Himlung Himal before dawn on September 27, smothering tents under roughly 14 feet of snow. Fifteen workers are dead; one guide is still missing.

Updated Oct 12