Record-Breaking Climb Followed by Legal Hurdles: The Andrew Ushakov Story

Grand Teton trial reveals new details around ultra runner’s shortcut and feds’ decision to charge him

JACKSON—The 32-year-old ultra runner cited with a federal misdemeanor for cutting a switchback during his fastest-ever climb of the Grand Teton did not take the witness stand during his trial last week in Jackson federal court.  Even without Michelino Sunseri’s testimony, however, the proceeding offered new insight into the circumstances leading to the fateful shortcut and the law enforcement decisions that followed. Through subpoenaed witness t…

Record-Breaking Climb Followed by Legal Hurdles: The Andrew Ushakov Story

Record-Breaking Climb Followed by Legal Hurdles: The Andrew Ushakov Story Ukrainian climber Andrew Ushakov, celebrated for his record-breaking feat of reaching Mount Everest's summit in just four days after flying from New York, finds himself embroiled in legal issues in Nepal.Authorities arrested Ushakov for not declaring foreign currency upon leaving Nepal. He now faces court proceedings after being released on a $60,000 bail, set at three tim…

Ukrainian climber freed after Everest record and arrest

The latest news on Nepal. We now know that Ukrainian mountaineer Andrew Ushakov has been released on bail following his arrest at Kathmandu airport for transporting undeclared foreign currency, a Nepali official told Reuters on Tuesday. The climber had recently completed a record-breaking journey from sea level to the summit of Everest in just four days, drawing international attention. Local authorities confirmed he still faces legal proceedin…