Dhaulagiri

a tent and a chorten on snowy ground, and the wind-swept Dhaulagiri face behind.

David Goettler: ‘We Must be Patient’

Today, David Goettler spoke to ExplorersWeb about his attempt...
January 31, 2023
Dhaulagiri in the sun, a tiny figure of a climber on the glacier below.

It’s Over on Winter Dhaulagiri

Continued high winds and coming snow have killed the...
January 21, 2023
David Goettler trains near Dhaulagiri.

Bodies Found Near Dhaulagiri

"We found two dead bodies at the French Pass,"...
January 18, 2023
Dhaulagiri I from the air, poking above clouds

Dhaulagiri: A Short History of Successes and Failures

With Herve Barmasse and David Goettler poised to attempt...
January 16, 2023
Barmase on a hard snow slop in a bluebird day, roped up with Goettler seen lower down.

Winter Dhaulagiri: ‘It’s Not About Style, But About Respect’

Out of three winter expeditions this season, only one...
January 13, 2023
Alex Txikon smiles, tired, in pitch black night.

Manaslu Summiters Safely Down

Alex Txikon and the six Nepalis returned safely to...
January 7, 2023
Moro and Txikon by a tent at the base of Manaslu, the summit in background.

Action Ahead on Dhaulagiri, Manaslu. Cho Oyu Uncertain

Alex Txikon and Simone Moro are already together on...
January 3, 2023
Dhaulagiri, well covered in snow and with a cloud covering the summit.

Goettler and Barmasse Go For Dhaulagiri Alpine Style

David Goettler and Herve Barmasse have finally revealed that...
January 2, 2023
A climber helps other while progressing in deep snow on Dhaulagiri, with afternoon light.

VIDEO: Documenting Dhaulagiri’s Disastrous 2021 Fall Season

The autumn of 2021 was an unforgettable season on...
November 11, 2022
Manaslu.

Manaslu Avalanche Update; Plus, Hilaree Nelson Cremated Today

As we reported this morning, a huge avalanche hit...
October 3, 2022
Manaslu Base Camp as the avalanche front rolls in

Avalanches Strike Manaslu and Dhaulagiri; At Least One Dead

This morning at about 9:40 am local time, a...
October 2, 2022
climber raising arms on sharp summit peak

More Summits on Manaslu in Brief Weather Window

This morning at 8 am local time, six climbers...
October 1, 2022
Andrzej Bargiel portrait in Everest Base Camp with backpack

More Manaslu Summits; Bargiel Set to Go Again On Everest

This morning, several clients and their Sherpas summited Manaslu,...
September 30, 2022
Close shot of Bargiel with Red Bull helmet and black jacket

Everest: Bargiel Ready to Go For the Summit

Andrzej Bargiel reached nearly 8,000m on his latest acclimatization...
September 24, 2022
Four skiers look towards an unseen summit, with full mountaineering gear and skis strapped to their backpacks.

Skiers Target Full Descents of Dhaulagiri, Everest, Manaslu

Several teams are attempting to ski down three 8,000m...
September 16, 2022

“No Summit is Worth this. I Quit!” — Kangchenjunga; Plus Accident on Makalu

No-O2 climbers struggled today, winds on Everest have delayed...
May 14, 2022
Woman in red down jacket in Base Camp

Summit Night in Nepal: Makalu, Kangchenjunga, Everest

On Makalu and Kangchenjunga, many are now climbing in...
May 11, 2022

New Kangchenjunga Summits

More climbers summited Kangchenjunga today. John Gill of Canada...
May 9, 2022

Dhaulagiri Summits

Kristin Harila of Norway and the 8K Expeditions team...
May 8, 2022

Everest Summits, Nuptse Failure, Dhaulagiri Advance

Three hours ago, Kami Rita Sherpa's rope-fixing team reached...
May 7, 2022

More Summits on Kangchenjunga, Nuptse Next?

There were indeed no mistakes this time. Mingma G...
May 7, 2022
Eveerest-Lhotse from a different angl

Summit Push Updates: Dhaulagiri, Kangchenjunga, Everest!

Good weather has led to big summit pushes on...
May 6, 2022

Dhaulagiri: Summit Push in Two Waves

Kristine Harila and Trifish are approaching Camp 3 on...
May 5, 2022

Dhaulagiri: Multi-Peak Climbers Speed For The Summit

After the first group of around 24 climbers summited...
May 4, 2022

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