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A climber at the entrance of a mountain cave, peaks in background.

Two Alpinists Seeking First Ascents in Western Nepal

Fredrik Strang of Sweden and Sindre Kolbjornsgard of Norway...
climber on vertical wall

Japanese Open New Route in the Karakoram

A month ago, a Japanese team went quietly into...
Three climbers take a selfie in an indoor setting in Kathmandu.

A Plan B First Ascent: Nepal Landslides Force Veteran Italians to Change Peaks

It's become their custom: Nives Meroi and Romano Benet...
Climbers posing by a lake.

Cash-Strapped Team Seeks Funding for New Route on Everest

Last year, they opened a new route on the...
Japanese climbers in casual wear at the gate f a house..

First Ascent Attempt on an Unclimbed 7,000m Peak on Annapurna Massif

The first exploratory climbers are landing in Nepal with...
A finger points to Makalu summit.

Pair Launches Rare Alpine-Style Attempt on Makalu

Denis Aleksenko and Artem Tsentsevitsky of Russia are going...
Three climbers with their mountain jackets' hoods on at a mountain top.

And the Piolets d’Or Awards Go To…

The Piolets d'Or jury had a tough time picking...
A tent in front of mountains

After a Setback, Polish Trio Tries a Different Line on Unclimbed Gasherbrum VI

The Polish team is back from a first attempt...
Logo of the Piolets d'Or

Piolets d’Or List Includes 8,000’ers, a Tribute to Peter Habeler, and an Everest Debate

The organizers of the Piolet d'Or have published their...
A mighty peak of vertical rock walls with an ice cap.

An Off-Season Attempt on Pakistan’s K7

Climbing options in Pakistan expand far beyond the 8,000'ers,...
Climbers and the local operator at the entrance of a hotel in Northern Pakistan.

Potential Routes on Unclimbed Gasherbrum VI

The Polish team, led by Jacek Pawel Czech, has...
Close shot of Tomas Petrecek

Petrecek Bails From Second Attempt On Nanga Parbat

Although the Rupal Face of 8,126m Nanga Parbat rebuffed...
To climbers take a selfie by their tiny tent at a rocky bivy site.

Holecek and Petrecek Thwarted Once on Nanga Parbat; Prepare to Try Again

Unaware of last week's drama on Broad Peak, Marek...
A climber walking on morraine terrain with skis on his backpack and a peak behind him.

Jaroslav Bansky Dies in a Fall Near Masherbrum

Jaroslav Bansky of the Czech Republic fell to his...
Close shot of Fay Manners on an ice wall, with ice axes and skis on her backpack.

Fay Manners: Reinventing Yourself in Your Mid-30s

Fay Manners is now well-known in alpine climbing and...
Four climbers pose smiling with Balti hats on.

Upcoming Attempts on Gasherbrum IV?

Elite teams are rarely keen to share details about...
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Italians Bag New Line on East Face of K7 But Fall Short of Summiting

After six days on the wall, the Italian team...
Two climbers sitting on an ice ledge under a serac.

Elite Duo Returning to Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat

Piolet d'Or winner Marek Holecek and fellow Czech Tomas...
Two female climbers with jackets and hoods on, at a portaledge on an ice wall.

Two Cutting Edge Grants For 2026 Announced

The American Alpine Club has announced two of this...
A climber on a vertical mixed face.

First Ascent of a Khumbu North Face

The Everest frenzy last month made us miss a...
A group of rocky spires capped in snow.

A Good Summer for Exploratory Alpinism in Pakistan

This summer, climbing in Pakistan is more focused on...
A climber on a snowy ridge surrounded by clouds.

Plan B Leads to New Route in the Indian Himalaya

Three Americans traveled to India's Garhwal Himalaya in mid-May...
The climbers on a sunny but windy summit, totally covered in snow

Two Teams Attempting Rarely Climbed Masherbrum

Two teams are heading toward Masherbrum, one of the...

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