Dhaulagiri

Kami Rita Sherpa.

More Everest Summits, Dhaulagiri Hopes Dashed

Several more climbers have topped out on Everest today,...
May 12, 2024
A red line shows the route on Kangchenjunga, from Camp 3 to the summit

Kangchenjunga Push, But Winds Stall Progress on Dhaulagiri

At least two teams on Kangchenjunga are on their...
May 10, 2024
The south face of Dhaulagiri I, viewed from Poon Hill at sunrise.

The South Face of Dhaulagiri I: One Of the Himalaya’s Last Great Challenges

The 4,100m South Face of Dhaulagiri I has stymied...
May 1, 2024
Two helicopters fly toward Everest Base Camp.

Drones, More Helicopters Than Ever Buzz Over Everest Skies

Two months ago, it seemed that authorities were going...
April 29, 2024
Close shot of Anna Tybor with mirrowed sunglasses

Anna Tybor to Ski Dhaulagiri and Nanga Parbat

Another Pole is skiing down two more 8,000m peaks...
April 18, 2024
Nadezhda Oleneva rock climbing

Top Russian Female Climber Missing on Dhaulagiri

Nadezhda Oleneva, one of Russia's best women climbers, is...
October 14, 2023
A rope fixer on snowy Dhaulagiri.

Summits on Dhaulagiri and Cho Oyu, Alpine Style on Makalu

Nepal's mountains are experiencing the longest spell of good...
September 29, 2023
Kristin Harila smiles to the camera at some base camp, with red jacket and hood.

Kristin Harila Summits Dhaulagiri

Kristin Harila of Norway summited Dhaulagiri today, her 7th...
May 29, 2023
Carlos Soria at Base Camp.

Dhaulagiri: Soria Airlifted From Camp 2

Carlos Soria, who broke his leg at 7,700m on...
May 18, 2023
Carlos Soria smiles to the camera with a red jacket and blue woolen cap.

Carlos Soria Injured On Dhaulagiri; Needs Rescue

Rescuers are moving an injured Carlos Soria down from...
May 17, 2023
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Harila poses on Makalu's sharp summit holding a Norwegian flag.

Harila Hurries Up Kangchenjunga; Dhaulagiri Summit Push

Kristin Harila of Norway cannot afford to take it...
May 16, 2023
Dhaulagiri completely covered in snow on a bright, sunny day.

Poles Summit Dhaulagiri Without Oxygen, Ziemski Skis Down

Bartek Ziemski and Oswald Rodrigo Pereira summited Dhaulagiri today...
May 14, 2023
The barren South Col, snow and wind-swept rocky terrain, with some tents and climbers in the area, and Everest's summit in background.

Summit Pushes on Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Dhaulagiri

The rope fixers have reached Everest's Camp 4 and...
May 12, 2023
two climbers on fresh snow, at the flat Valley of Silence with Everest summit in a partially cloudy day.

Everest: Kilian Jornet Runs from Namche Bazaar to Camp 2

The first Everest summits of 2023 will have to...
April 27, 2023
prayer flags in front of a misty mountain landscape and cloudy sky.

Dhaulagiri: First Cautious Steps Above Base Camp

Taking advantage of the improving weather, the Sherpa team...
April 24, 2023
loose snow falls down rocky cliffs on Dhaulagiri's flancks. Black and White picture.

Porter Missing in Dhaulagiri Avalanche

Heavy snowfall has blanketed Nepal's mountains since Thursday, with...
April 23, 2023
Rock and ice in a grey day on Annapurna.

Annapurna: Last-Minute Forecast Delays Summit Push For Some

On Nepal's New Year -- it's 2080, by their...
April 14, 2023
Studio pgotograph of the two climbers, wearing orange TNF jackets.

Polish Pair Targets No-O2 Ski Descents of Annapurna & Dhaulagiri

Skier Bartek Ziemski and cameraman Oswald Rodrigo Pereria of...
March 29, 2023
Close shot of Carlos Soria in blue cap and red jacket, morraine terrain and the rocky base of Dhaulagiri behind him.

Six to Attempt Everest No-O2, Including Grace Tseng

Some familiar faces have reappeared in the Himalaya this...
March 28, 2023
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

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