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Arjun Vajpai was at the Advance Base Camp of Makalu when the earthquake struck.
Though there were no deaths on this mountain, the jolt and avalanches were enough to call off the season's climb. (more…)
Indian mountaineer Arjun Vajpai on third attempt of Makalu
Twenty one year old Arjun Vajpai hopes to summit Makalu this year after two consecutive failed attempts including the time when he fell short of rope just 100 m from the top. .
Makalu denies Indian mountaineers Krushnaa Patil and Arjun Vajpai second chance to summit
Their aim was to be the youngest to climb the world's 5th highest peak.
Young Indian climbers Krushnaa Patil, Arjun Vajpai on take two to top Makalu
Patil and Vajpai are on their 2nd expedition to climb the fifth highest peak this year.
