Two climbers killed in fall on Aoraki Mt Cook

Thursday 27 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 27 Nov 2025, 3:49pm

In this story NZME, Newstalk ZB

American lawyer Kellam Conover and guide Thomas Vialletet have died after falling from the west ridge of Aoraki Mt Cook. The pair were roped together while climbing from Empress Hut towards the summit on Monday night.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 27 Nov 2025, 10:41am

   Families mourn climbers killed in Aoraki Mt Cook fall (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 27 Nov 2025, 3:49pm

   Climber and American lawyer Kellam Conover died alongside guide on Mt Cook (opens in new tab)