Sixteen years ago Alex Lowe, one of the most famous American mountaineers of the nineties, was killed by a huge avalanche in the Himalayas. His body has now been found alongside that of his friend and ...

Alex Lowe, one of the best alpinists of the 1990s ... along with Anker and David Bridges were attempting the Southwest Face of 8,027m Shisha Pangma. Lowe and Anker wanted to ski from its summit.

Shishpangma Sadly this first attempt at skiing an 8000meter peak ends in tragedy Dave Bridges and Alex Lowe lose their lives in a sudden avalanche making this tribute a celebration of their lives ...