US Politics | Hilaree Nelson dead at 49: Famed US mountain skier’s body rescued from Mount Manaslu in Nepal after 2,000ft fall

FAMED skier Hilaree Nelson has been found dead – days after falling more than 2,000 feet into a crevasse. The American mountaineer, 49, crashed just below the summit of Manaslu in Nepal on Monday. Skier Hilaree Nelson has been found deadInstagram/ Hilaree Nelson Nelson, a mom of two, went missing after falling in a crevasseInstagram/hilareenelson She had scaled the 26,781-foot-high peak with her partner Jim Morrison and posed for a snap \- minutes before the accident unfolded. An eyewitness said that Nelson fell approximately 2,000 feet in a crevasse. Rescuers confirmed that the skier's body was found around 6,200 feet from the summit. Capt. Surendra Poudel, who was part of the search efforts, said: "It took an hour and a half to retrieve the body that was buried half in the snow." read more on hilaree nelson URGENT EFFORTS Tragic new details about skier after body found following 2,000ft fall MISSING Everything to know about famed ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson and her disappearance Jiban Ghimire, the organizer of the expedition, revealed that her body has been flown to Kathmandu. Rescue efforts had been hampered because of the weather. Days before the accident, Nelson said: "I haven't felt as sure-footed on Manaslu as I have on past adventure (sic) into the thin atmosphere of the high Himalaya." She admitted that her resilience had been "tested" in recent weeks. Most read in The US Sun TERRY CONCERN Fans worried about health of legendary broadcaster Terry Bradshaw PHONE HOME? Mysterious signal from deep space flashes Earth 2,000 times within 2 months OH NO, SAVANNAH! Today's Savannah caught on hot mic as show suffers technical difficulties 'INAPPROPRIATE' DWTS' Tyra Banks slammed for making 'creepy' comment to Charli D'Amelio, 18 FLIX FEARS Millions of Netflix fans say they'll QUIT app as cost of living crisis bites DANCING WITH THE DIVAS? DWTS fans shocked after Teresa Giudice grabs mic from Tyra Banks Nelson said she has been left "hopelessly homesick" after battling challenging conditions including "incessant" monsoon rains. She added: "I am challenged to find the peace and inspiration from the mountain when it's been constantly shrouded in mist." Instagram users described Nelson's lengthy post as "poignant." Nelson had shared several snaps from the expedition on her Instagram page, including how she treated her skin at 20,000 feet. A selfie showed her resting lip and trauma balm on her forehead and face as she tried to stop the products from solidifying. Her sponsor North Face said: "Hilaree Nelson, a professional ski mountaineer and Team Captain for The North Face, has gone missing below the summit of Mt. Manaslu in Nepal.... The company said they are ...supporting search and rescue efforts in every way we can." Avalanches that occurred between camps three and four killed at least one climber and trapped a dozen others. The heavy snow made it extremely difficult for mountaineers. In 2012, Nelson was the first woman to climb two 8,000-meter peaks Everest and Lhotse in the space of 24 hours. She and Morrison skied down Lhotse in 2018 \- the mountain is the world's fourth highest peak. Nelson is the mom of two boys Quinn, 15, and Graydon, 13. Read More on The US Sun MY TRUTH Joe Rogan's dad denies claims of violence & wants to reunite with podcast star LOVE WOES Expert reveals two major reasons Khloe Kardashian picks the wrong men She told the Outside Journal that skiing and mountaineering have "always" been part of their lives. She admitted: "I don't think they fully appreciate the dangers of it, but I also think they understand that it is dangerous." Nelson's body was airlifted to KathmanduAFP or licensors

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