Himalaya

Frame of a video? Fay Manners solo climbing the Asha Traverse.

Fay Manners Completes Two Solo Traverses in Garhwal Himalaya

Fay Manners of the UK salvaged an October expedition...
Cazzanelli on a steep snow ramp.

After 10 Years, Cazzanelli Succeeds on Unclimbed Kimshung

Back at home after opening a difficult route on...
The climbers on a cold summit

Piolet d’Or Winners Announced, U.S. Climbers Prominent

The Piolets d'Or jury had a particularly difficult task...
Weather warning bulleting for Nepal, divided by provinces and with alert levels classified by colors.

Major Storm Approaches Nepal; Annapurna Trekkers Should Take Shelter

A major storm is approaching Nepal's Himalaya, and it...

An Interview With Benjamin Vedrines on Climbing Jannu East

Benjamin Vedrines has just returned home to France after...
Four climbers smile on a snowy summit.

Francois Cazzanelli Finally Summits Kimshung After a Decade of Trying

Francois Cazzanelli has finally made the first ascent of...
The shillouette of a climber on the top of a huge snow cornice.

Vedrines and Jean Summit Jannu East!

Benjamin Vedrines and Nicolas Jean of France have made...
three climbers squat on a snowy summit.

A First Ascent in the Kangchenjunga Region

A five-man team has made the first ascent of...
two climbers on a vertical ice face, alpine style.

Alpine-Style Teams Prepare: Jannu North Face, Two Solos, One First Ascent

Now that last weekend's storm has passed, some small...
A tent half buried in fresh snow in the whiteout.

Blizzard Hits Himalaya: At Least One Dead on Mera Peak, Tourists Stranded Near Everest

Over the weekend, a violent storm hit Nepal and...
Pauhunri.

Forgotten 7,000’ers: Pauhunri

Remote Pauhunri peak lies in the Eastern Himalaya, on...
Siddhi Tamang on Himlung last year.

Why Guided Climbs of 7,000m Peaks Are the Hottest Trend in Nepal This Fall

Judging by the wider range of guided climbs this...
The young members of the 2025 Himalaya Camp expedition during a training climb in the Japanese Alps.

Young Japanese Mountaineers to Attempt Unclimbed Peak in Western Nepal

The 2025 edition of Japan's Himalaya Camp will target...
Climbers pose in front of the departures lounge of an airport with their duffel bags.

India-Pakistan Detente Brings Climbers Back to Zanskar

Italy's Matteo De Zaiacomo, Chiara Gusmeroli, and Davide Nesa...
western nepal

Climbing Royalties Waived for 97 Nepal Peaks – And Why It’s Not Such a Great Deal

While higher fees await Manaslu and Everest climbers this...
Meru massif.

Indian Expedition Targets Unclimbed East Ridge of Meru

The Giripremi mountaineering club from Pune, India is leading...
A mountain village in India being swept by a flash flood.

Video: Flash Flood Washes Away Village in Indian Himalaya

Dharali, a mountain village located at 2,540m in the...
Captain M.S. Kohli.

Indian Mountaineering Legend Captain M.S. Kohli Dies At 93

Captain Manmohan Singh Kohli, a pioneering Indian mountaineer, passed...
fisheye selfie of paraglider in the air

Weekend Warm-Up: Crossing Dreams

Crossing Dreams, subtitled "Solo bivouac paragliding adventure in Himalaya,"...
Two climbers on a lonely Himalayan snow ridge.

New Trad Route Near Kangchenjunga

Peter Hamor of Slovakia and Nives Meroi and Romano...
The North Face of Kirat Chuli reflected in the Changsang Glacier lake to the northeast. The 2022 attempt is marked in red.

Forgotten 7,000’ers: The Elusive Kirat Chuli — Lots of Failures, Just One Ascent

Our Forgotten 7,000'ers series continues with the climbing history...
Us climber Sean McLane at the gate of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation offices.

India-Pakistan Conflict Forces Change of Plans, Puts Summer Karakoram Season in Doubt

Escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan have thrown spring...
Screenshot of Flight Radar showing planes jammed south of Pakistan air space.

Flights to Pakistan Canceled, Ultar Shar Team Grounded

The conflict between India and Pakistan has escalated at...

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