Climbing

A First Ascent of the West Face of Bhagirathi IV

In India's Garhwal Himalaya, three Italian alpinists have completed...
September 27, 2019

Weekend Warm-Up: Katabatic

When you think of Antarctica, a lonely traveler inching...
September 14, 2019

ExWeb’s Links of the Week

Here at ExWeb, when we’re not outdoors, we get...
September 1, 2019

Legends Series: Chris Bonington

There was a golden period between the early 1960s...
August 15, 2019

Weekend Warm-Up: Link Sar

Last week, an American team made the first ascent...
August 10, 2019

Urubko to the Rescue Again; Twice in 24 Hours

Denis Urubko is at it again. Yesterday, the Kazakh strongman...
July 26, 2019

Weekend Warm-Up: Impossible Is Not Forever

This time last year, Alexander Gukov was barely clinging...
July 20, 2019

The River of The Trembling Spirit – An Unsupported Crossing of Iceland By Ski, Packraft and on Foot

I was jolted awake by another violent gust of...
July 15, 2019

ExWeb’s Links of the Week

Here at ExWeb, when we’re not outdoors, we get...
July 13, 2019

ExWeb’s Links of the Week

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July 7, 2019

Egloff Breaks Speed Record on Denali

Karl Egloff has set a new speed record on...
June 28, 2019

Huber Backpedals Latok 1 Plans

We reported a few days ago that Thomas Huber,...
June 25, 2019

ExWeb’s Links of the Week

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June 22, 2019

“Goodbye, Life”: Huber Returns to Latok’s Legendary North Ridge

Veteran Thomas Huber of Germany, together with Italian Simon...
June 21, 2019

Avalanche Hits Italian Expedition in the Hindu Kush

An avalanche has struck an Italian expedition in Pakistan's...
June 17, 2019

ExWeb’s Links of the Week

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June 16, 2019

Weekend Warm-Up: Of Choss & Lions

Big wall climber Alex Honnold joins forces with friends...
June 15, 2019

Weekend Warm-up: Steve House Teaches Alpine Judgment

In the mountains, fitness is important, but wisdom is...
June 9, 2019

ExWeb’s Links of the Week

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June 8, 2019

Eight Dead Near Nanda Devi

The seven men and one woman missing on an...
June 7, 2019

Big Ice: Lautaro #1 – Donkeying Loads

"Lautaro 2019" is an expedition that took place in...
June 6, 2019

Eight Climbers Missing near Nanda Devi East

Eight climbers led by experienced British Mountain Guide Martin...
June 1, 2019

Summing Up the Himalayan Season

This spring's Himalayan season has put mountaineering back on...
May 30, 2019

Winds Foil New Route Attempt on Dhaulagiri

Poor weather has forced the experienced team of Horia...
May 24, 2019

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