Annapurna

Climbers heading to a summit on a steep snow slope.

Annapurna: Rescues, O2, and Illness

Annapurna saw over 30 summits on Saturday, but there...
April 20, 2026
Three climbers covered by O2 masks.

Summits on Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Makalu

The weather cooperated, and the rope-fixing teams did great...
April 18, 2026
Two climbers on a steep snow slope.

Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Summits Are Just Hours Away

After a short break, the no-O2 climbers on Annapurna...
April 17, 2026
climber moving up through fresh snow

Summit Pushes on Both Dhaulagiri and Annapurna

Climbers on both Annapurna and Dhaulagiri are pushing for...
April 16, 2026
Climbers sitting in a big tent around a table.

Annapurna Summit Push, Eight Without O2

Climbers are on their way to the summit on...
April 13, 2026
Annapurna base camp lit up in the night under a full moon.

Annapurna Climbers Are Ready for the Summit, But the Weather Is Not

Teams on Annapurna have completed their second and final...
April 6, 2026
Climbers up a snow slope clipped to afixed rope with wind rising clouds of snow.

Annapurna: First Rotation Done, Despite Lots of Snow

Climbers on Annapurna have completed their first rotation to...
March 31, 2026
Drone image of Dhaulagiri BAse Camp

Climbers Arrive at Annapurna and Dhaulagiri

Climbing teams are now in their Base Camps at...
March 24, 2026
Annapurna Base camp, with some tents and a chorten in front og the impressive mountain.

The 8,000m Season Is Only 10 Days Away. First Up: Annapurna

Once known as the most dangerous mountain in the...
March 12, 2026
Two base jumpers in matching wingsuits take off from a rocky outcrop.

Record Wingsuit Flight Attempt Near Annapurna

Antoine Pecher and Eric Jamet of France are in...
October 16, 2025
old black and white photo of climber with ice ax over his head

The 75th Anniversary of The First Ascent Of An 8,000m Peak: Annapurna I

Seventy-five years ago, on June 3, 1950, French mountaineers...
June 3, 2025
An avalanche on Annapurna, with some tents of Camp 2 in front.

Helicopter Rescues on Annapurna: True Emergencies or Convenient Rides?

More climbers have been evacuated from Camp 3 at...
April 22, 2025
Close shot of a climber with helmet and dark glasses while standing on a steep snow slope.

Deep Snow Ends Second Summit Push on Annapurna

Csaba Varga and Laszlo Csomor of Hungary have checked...
April 19, 2025
The puja chorten with a lamp on, and Annapurna behind wrapped in clouds.

Annapurna: Second Summit Push Begins

A small group of climbers and Sherpas has left...
April 17, 2025
two climbers in front of some tents with Annapurna in background.

Climbers Reflect on Annapurna Drama: Inexperienced Crowds and Unclear Rescue Priorities

Commercialization is here to stay on Annapurna. While resources...
April 11, 2025
Tents in Annapurna Base Camp under a layer of snow.

Annapurna: Bodies of Missing Climbers Found; A Second Group Waits for a Summit Chance

Sherpas on Annapurna have located the bodies of Rima...
April 10, 2025
Climber moves his head away from a cloud of powder snow liberated by an avalanche on Annapurna.

Annapurna: No Trace of Missing Sherpas, Climbers Descending or Airlifted

Most climbers on Annapurna are now descending to Base...
April 8, 2025
A frame of a video showing a huge avalanche on Annapurna.

Annapurna: Two Sherpas Missing, Climbers Stranded in Camp 3

Bad news on Annapurna: An avalanche struck Rima Rinje...
April 7, 2025
Annapurna looking very dry, with ice sections and seracs on the bare rock

Avalanche During Annapurna Summit Wave

Nearly 40 people have summited Annapurna this morning and...
April 7, 2025
Rescuers digging the snow searching for body.

Missing Trekker’s Body Found After Avalanche Near Annapurna

The body of a Chinese trekker who was caught...
April 6, 2025
Annapurna I.

Annapurna: First Summits of the Season

The first summits of the year on 8,091m Annapurna...
April 6, 2025
Annapurna in the dim light of dawn, with the BC tents at its base.

Annapurna Summit Push Is On; Conditions Remain Tough

At this moment, eight Sherpas from Imagine Nepal are...
April 4, 2025
Two climbers look up to Annapurna summit as they stand in front of an orange tent.

It’s Go Up or Go Home Time on Annapurna

Annapurna teams are preparing for a final push that...
April 2, 2025
French climber with bruised face and a hand in bandages, holds a mug and speaks to a doctor in a kitchen thent at Annapurna Base Camp

Injured Climber Rescued From Crevasse on Annapurna

Speed climber Vadim Druelle of France fell into a...
March 31, 2025

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