Overview

• The accident occurred on October 31, 2024, as Huserka and his Czech partner Marek Holecek were descending from their successful climb.
• Huserka fell into a crevasse after his rope snapped, and despite Holecek's efforts to rescue him, he succumbed to his injuries.
• Holecek stayed with Huserka for four hours trying to save him, but adverse weather conditions hindered any external rescue attempts.
• This marked the first successful ascent of Langtang Lirung's eastern face, a feat previously accomplished only in 1978.
• Huserka was celebrated for his mountaineering achievements worldwide, including notable climbs in the Alps and Patagonia.