German Climber Dies in 5,000-Foot Fall From Ama Dablam Summit

WHO:

CBS News World - German climber Wolfgang Waschiczek died after falling from Ama Dablam.

WHAT:

CBS News World - Waschiczek fell to his death in a fall of approximately 5,000 feet.

CBS News World - A trekking company operator said Waschiczek had reached Ama Dablam’s summit before the fall.

NY Post - A German climber died after falling from the summit of Ama Dablam.

WHERE:

CBS News World - The fall occurred at Ama Dablam, a mountain in Nepal.

NY Post - Ama Dablam is in Solukhumbu district, home to Mount Everest, the world’s tallest peak.

NY Post - Ama Dablam is popular among climbers.

WHEN:

CBS News World - The fall occurred a day after Waschiczek reached the summit.

(UPDATED October 27, 2026 11:05 UTC)

German climber Wolfgang Waschiczek has died after falling about 5,000 feet from Ama Dablam in Nepal. A trekking company operator said he had reached the summit a day before the fall. Ama Dablam, in the Solukhumbu district near Mount Everest, is a popular destination for climbers.