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Reports that Everest’s Hillary Step collapsed may be false

In this Nov. 12, 2015, file photo, Mount Everest is seen from the way to Kalapatthar in Nepal. (Tashi Sherpa / Associated Press)

MOUNTAINEERING — Reports that the Hillary Step had collapsed on Mount Everest apparently are false, according to a report by CNN .

The Hillary Step is the last difficult steep section climbers encounter on the ascent of Mount Everest.

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