KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 7A huge avalanche swept away the main climbing route on Shishapangma this afternoon when climbers were on their way to summit push, sources said."Initial reports said that at least two climbers have gone missing in the incident," base camp officials told THT.Legendary climbers including Nirmal 'Nims' Purja, Mingma G Sherpa, Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, Tenjen Lama Sherpa, American climbers Anna Gutu and Gina Marie, Tejan Gurung and others were on their way to summit push.

"We are trying to get details," sources said. Details to follow. .

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