Alpine style

The Japanese team for Anidesh Chuli

Japanese Trio to Attempt First Ascent of Anidesh Chuli, near Kangchenjunga

A Japanese team led by Piolet d'Or winner Kazuaki...
October 13, 2023
The climbers smile on a small flat, snowy summit, with helmets and sunglasses.

Italians Set Two New Routes in Indian Himalaya

Francesco Ratti, Gerome Perruquet, Alessandro Bau, and Lorenzo D'...
October 6, 2023
George Lowe

Lifetime Achievement Piolet d’Or Awarded to George Lowe

For their annual awards, the Piolet d'Or organizers drew...
October 6, 2023
The north face of Patkhor.

Fowler and Yates Survive Bad-Luck Tajikistan Expedition

At 67, Mick Fowler is far from slowing down....
October 3, 2023
Pumori mountain.

Roundup of Alpine-Style Teams in Nepal

This year, a number of small teams are going...
September 29, 2023
A general view of the mountain, with a layer of clouds covering the glacier at its feet.

Polish Duo to Try For New Route on Chobutse

Wadim Jablonski and Maciej Kimel will attempt a new...
September 23, 2023
a climber follows a crack up a vertical granite wall.

New Route on Ladakh’s 5,800 Jamyang Ri

In July, a quiet European team headed for one...
September 15, 2023
The view from Charles Dubouloz's tent up on K7.

K7: Dubouloz and Livingstone Reflect on a Difficult Climb

This past summer, we covered Jeff and Priti Wright's...
September 13, 2023
Trango Tower (a.k.a Nameless Tower). Photo: Mirco

Italian Pair Repeats ‘Eternal Flame’ on the Nameless Tower

Last week, two Italian climbers, Mirco Grasso and Giacomo...
September 12, 2023
Dmitry Golovchenko during the approach trek to Gasherbrum IV.

A Tragic Accident and Epic Descent: What Happened on Gasherbrum IV

Sergey Nilov has shared details about the tragic death...
September 12, 2023
Golovchenko (left) and Nilov receive the Piolet d'Or after their climb up the north buttress of Thalay Sagar in 2017

Gasherbrum IV: A Sad End to a Historic Climb

Sergey Nilov and Dmitry Golovchenko were one of the...
September 8, 2023
A screenshot shows one of the pictures from the climbers' camera. A red dot at the beginning of the southeast ridge of Gasherbrum IV shows where Golovchenko's remains are presumably located.

Dmitry Golovchenko Confirmed Dead at 6,850m on Gasherbrum IV

Sergey Nilov has confirmed that Dmitry Golovchenko perished on...
September 7, 2023
the North face of Jannu, with only a stripe of sun hitting its east ridge, the rest in mist and shadows.

Americans Return to Jannu

Far from the crowds currently flocking to Ama Dablam...
September 6, 2023

Golovchenko Feared Dead on Gasherbrum IV

After days without word from Gasherbrum IV, the worst...
September 5, 2023
Francesco Ratti in the Alps.

Francesco Ratti: A Traveler’s Attitude To Big Wall Climbing

We've followed the career of Francesco Ratti on expeditions...
September 1, 2023
Gasherbrum IV as seen from the South.

Gasherbrum IV: Movement At Last

Sergey Nilov and Dmitry Volovchenko cannot wait any longer....
August 28, 2023
Kenro Nakajima (left) and Kazuya Hiraide after summiting Karun Koh.

Secret Line On Tirich Mir; K2 West Face Announced

After making the first ascent of the north face...
August 27, 2023
Dmytri Golovchenko approaching the base of Gasherbrum IV some days ago.

Why Gasherbrum IV May Be the Climb of the Year

As I write these lines, Sergey Nilov and Dmitry...
August 23, 2023
Gasherbrum IV.

Gasherbrum IV: Golovchenko and Nilov On The Plateau

Dmitry Golovchenko and Sergey Nilov have started their alpine-style...
August 21, 2023
Gasherbrum IV.

Gasherbrum IV: Golovchenko and Nilov Are Ready to Go

Dmitry Golovchenko and Sergey Nilov have told ExplorersWeb that...
August 17, 2023
Shinji Tamura.

Japanese Climber Dies Attempting Unnamed Peak in Pakistan

After each climbing season, news trickles in from interesting...
August 15, 2023
Military Topographers' Peak in the Tien Shan

New Route on 6,873m Peak in Central Tien Shan

On August 7, Russian alpinists Alexey Suharev, Ratmir Mukhametzyanov,...
August 12, 2023
The couple and Ali Saltoro stand in front of a plane in the basic airstrip of Skardu, with the jagged peaks behind.

Pakistan Alpine Style: No Luck on K7 For Jeff and Priti Wright

Bad weather thwarted Jeff and Priti Wright's second attempt...
August 10, 2023
Cuencawith loose, long hair, red feather jacket, sunglasses and a wool cap.

Last Thoughts on the Gasherbrums

Flor Cuenca of Peru made no headlines this season,...
August 7, 2023

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