BURSTMount Artesonraju, a perilous 6,000-metre peak in the Peruvian Andes, claimed the lives of three climbers, including National Geographic photographer Edson Vandeira, 36, this month.
Vandeira, a Brazilian living in Peru, and Peruvian mountaineers Efraín Pretel Alonzo, 34, and Jesus Manuel Picon Huerta, 31, went missing after attempting the summit on May 29. After a 10-day search using drones and helicopters, their bodies were found on June 22, likely killed by falling ice.
The mountain has a history of deadly accidents, including avalanches and falls. Vandeira, an experienced climber with 17 years in alpine environments, was training to become a certified guide. His photography, featured in National Geographic and the History Channel, captured wildlife and extreme landscapes.
Visit Vandeira’s Instagram below to see some of his images and videos. Our condolences to his family and friends.
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