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Everest Veteran Alan Arnette on the Death of Climber Alexey Bolotov
Russian alpinist Alexey Bolotov died Tuesday, May 14 while attempting a new route on the Southwest Face of Everest.
Alexei Bolotov was born on January 20, in Dvurechensk, Russia.
While details are still emerging, early reports have Bolotov and his partner Denis Urubko flying to the base of the Lhotse Face to begin their summit push. They had planned on six days to climb the new route and two for the descent.
Initial reports by Urubko said Bolotov was rappelling when his rope was cut by sharp rocks and fell 300 meters down a rock filled ravine.
Later the Nepal Mountaineering Association said he was killed by a falling boulder on the Lhotse Face.
His body was found by their Sherpa who was at camp with them. He reportedly left camp at 3:00AM
The two highly experienced and respected climbers had spent several weeks preparing for their summit bid including climbing the Lhotse Face to establish their camp at 7000 meters.
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