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A picture of the mountain from the south, with several routes marked in different colors.

Cho Oyu: Russians To Climb SSW Ridge

The Russian team on the difficult Nepali side of...
October 6, 2023
Murtaza Sadpara, center, in Spain this week with members of Alex Txikon's expeditions.

Porters on K2 and Broad Peak Speak Out About the Need For Change

After years of silence, the voices of Pakistani porters...
October 5, 2023
Messner & Viesturs

Ed Viesturs Refuses Guinness Record: It’s ‘Ridiculous’ to Replace Messner

This story first appeared in GearJunkie.   Ed Viesturs wants you...
October 4, 2023
Aerial view of Shishapangma.

Mingma G and Nirmal Purja Race to Complete All 8,000’ers No-O2

Nirmal Purja and Mingma G are both vying to...
October 4, 2023
The mountain under perfect blue sky, with the north face rather dry.

Everest North Side Team Struggles to Snag Ski Permit

The American team aiming to ski down the Hornbein...
October 3, 2023

Cho Oyu Summits As Bad Weather Arrives

The Himalaya's long spell of good weather turned poor...
October 2, 2023
A rope fixer on snowy Dhaulagiri.

Summits on Dhaulagiri and Cho Oyu, Alpine Style on Makalu

Nepal's mountains are experiencing the longest spell of good...
September 29, 2023
The peak's summit is covered by a cloud, and so is part of the BC, on rocky ground, in the aerial image.

Manaslu Closes Down After A Remarkable Season

Manaslu is closing for the season, but what a...
September 28, 2023
File image of Pemba Gelje Sherpa on the summit of Everest.

Pemba Gelje Smashes Manaslu FKT

Pemba Gelje Sherpa reached the summit of Manaslu at...
September 27, 2023
Manaslu Base Camp at night

USA vs Nepal: A Race for Manaslu’s FKT

American Tyler Andrews is progressing on Manaslu at an...
September 26, 2023
Messner speaks, her body language showing disagreement.

The World According to Guinness: Reinhold Messner Stripped of Two Mountaineering Records

Guinness World Records -- better known for awarding those...
September 26, 2023
Selfie showing andrews in round sunglasses and woolen cap, with Manaslu BC in background.

Tyler Andrews Attempting FKT on Manaslu

American athlete Tyler Andrews set off from Manaslu Base...
September 26, 2023
Close shot of harila with down jacked and hood on.

Kristin Harila Done With Mountaineering

After climbing all the 14x8,000'ers in three months and...
September 25, 2023
A picture of Cho Oyu south face with the new planned route marked.

Russians to Attempt Unfinished Nepali Route on Cho Oyu’s South Face

While commercial teams flock to Cho Oyu's normal route...
September 22, 2023
Naila Kiani of Pakistan on the summit of Manaslu yesterday.

A Tsunami of Manaslu Summiters

For the third day in a row, lines of...
September 22, 2023
The North side of Everest from Tibet, with the Hornbein Couloir heading straight up toward the summit from the right.

Visa Problems, Confusion Swirl Around Everest North Side

International teams, outfitted by Nepali companies, crossed the Tibetan...
September 21, 2023
Chris Warner and Chhring Sherpa.

With Manaslu, Chris Warner Becomes the Second American to Summit All 14×8,000’ers

Manaslu had a major summit wave this morning. Most...
September 20, 2023
Anna Gutu and Nirmal Purja on a Karakoram peak this summer.

First Summits on Manaslu, Purja Aims for No-O2 Record

Yesterday, an Elite Exped team of 13 people, including...
September 18, 2023
Manaslu's summit in the mist and sun, as seen from a crevassed area below the ridge.

Record Seekers Arrive at Manaslu

A variety of characters have come to Manaslu in...
September 14, 2023
A sherpa stands with a long aluminium ladder crossed and tied to his backpack.

Manaslu: Fewer Climbers This Year

Rope fixing has begun on Manaslu, where 17 more...
September 11, 2023
Mohammad Hassan.

Muhammad Hassan’s Death Marks a Turning Point for K2 Expeditions

The tragic death of Muhammad Hassan on K2 as...
September 10, 2023
File image of Nilov during a mountain festival, wearing glasses and a fleece.

Gasherbrum IV: Nilov In Hospital, Search for Golovchenko Stalls

News from Gasherbrum IV is short and somber: Sergey...
September 6, 2023
ant-like lines of climbers on a mountain section covered in fresh snow and a foggy day. The route goes up among big seracs.

First Day of Autumn Season on Manaslu: 61 Climbers So Far

Nepal's Department of Tourism has published the first list...
September 4, 2023
The classic view of Cho Oyu from the Tibetan Base Camp.

Plans For Cho Oyu This Fall? Not so Fast

This fall season, the great attraction for 8,000'er climbers...
August 31, 2023

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