Mountaineering, Death and Climate Risk in the Patagonian Andes

"Mountaineers have not only embraced the risks involved in their sport, but have also developed a culture that normalizes the prospect of death, viewing it as a necessary part of their identity and broader adventure narrative."

"In Patagonia, the unique challenges posed by the region's alpine environment have created an elite space for climbers, but these same conditions have intensified conversations on how the sport can adapt in the face of changing climates and the associated risks."

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