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Two climbers sort out geaar in front of a tent

Bargiel Approaches Everest; Japanese Head to Karun Koh

Andrzej Bargiel and his team trekked under Nepal's persistent...
September 2, 2022
Kazuya Hiraide kneels atop snowy Rakaopshi

Kazuya Hiraide Returns to Karun Koh with Kenro Nakajima

Kazuya Hiraide and Kenro Nakajima are leaving shortly for...
August 23, 2022
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Silhouetted climber against the Gasherbrums

Gasherbrum III: Failure is Part of the Game

Marek Holecek and Radoslav Groh had to turn back...
August 18, 2022
Sanu Sherpa in a barber's chair

Karakoram Season Ends; Mingma G Gambles on Nanga Parbat

Last month, Sanu Sherpa became the first person to...
August 16, 2022
Holecek and Groh are showing the d¡signs of altitude and exhaustion in a selfie shot in the bivouac tent on Masherbrum's west face.

It’s Over on Masherbrum; Climbers Going Down

Marek Holecek and Radoslav Groh have admitted that they...
August 15, 2022
Holecek and Groh's red bivouac tent hangs from an ice cliff.

Masherbrum: Decision Time

Deep, loose snow has forced Marek Holecek and Radoslav...
August 14, 2022
Night scene from Masherbrum

Hard Conditions on Masherbrum and Gasherbrum I

Marek Holecek and Radoslav Groh are advancing slowly on...
August 10, 2022
Tomas Petrecek takes a selfie half body out of a tiny bivouaq tent, during the acclimatization phase before attempting Masherbrum.

Masherbrum Update: One Retreats

It was not the difficulty of the mountain but...
August 9, 2022
two Italian alpinists on the foggy summit

Italians Finish Siula Grande Push Days Behind First Ascensionists

This summer has seen elite alpinists pioneering new routes...
August 3, 2022
Spire with route line marked

New Route On Uli Biaho Spire

A dream come true, says Francesco Ratti about the...
August 1, 2022

First Ascents of the North and East Faces of K7 Central

Notching first ascents on the North and East Faces...
July 31, 2022
The East Face of 6,344m Siula Grande

First Ascent of the East Wall of the ‘Touching the Void’ Peak

Two Catalan climbers have set a new route on...
July 22, 2022

Marek Holecek off to Masherbrum West Face

He has been dreaming of that mountain for years,...
July 13, 2022
The sun rises behind Nanga Parbat mountain on a blue sunny day.

More Nanga Parbat Summits – And Diran Peak!

Today, more climbers have topped out on Nanga Parbat,...
July 2, 2022
A tent at Pumari Chhish Base Camp, with a beautiful alpine lake in front and mountains behind.

Unclimbed No More: The First Ascent on Pumari Chhish East

After several attempts by a number of teams, a...
June 30, 2022
Jost Kobusch on a summit in the Saas Fee area of Switzerland recently.

Exclusive Interview with Jost Kobusch: Why Isn’t He Soloing Muchu Chhish?

Some media outlets recently reported that Jost Kobusch was...
June 29, 2022

Changabang’s West Face: The Kiwis’ Summit Report

The Pakistan season is heating up, but we didn't...
June 28, 2022
The headwall of Cerro Cachet. Photo: Mammut/YouTube

Weekend Warm-Up: The Search for Unclimbed Peaks

In November 2019, Swiss alpinists Lukas Hinterberger, Nicolas Hojac,...
June 18, 2022
two ice axes above a wild glacier/mountain scene

Karakoram Alpine Style: Diran, Pumari Chhish, K7

Several small teams are on their way to highly...
June 18, 2022

What Does ‘Solo’ Really Mean in High-Altitude Climbing?

Solo climbing is often associated with rock faces and...
June 14, 2022

Denis Urubko Hits Pakistan for a Virgin Summit and the Gasherbrums

As he promised, Denis Urubko has returned to Pakistan....
June 7, 2022

Clint Helander: Two Alaskan Dreams Fulfilled

Mount Hunter's Native American name is Begguya, which means...
June 3, 2022

Pakistan: Spotlight on Pumari Chhish and Trango Towers

The Pakistan climbing season has begun, with small teams...
June 2, 2022

AAC Grantees Promise an Exciting Summer of Elite Alpinism

Recipients of the American Alpine Club's annual Cutting Edge...
May 19, 2022

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