Himalaya

Two female climbers with jackets and hoods on, at a portaledge on an ice wall.

Two Cutting Edge Grants For 2026 Announced

The American Alpine Club has announced two of this...
A climber on a vertical mixed face.

First Ascent of a Khumbu North Face

The Everest frenzy last month made us miss a...
A climber on a snowy ridge surrounded by clouds.

Plan B Leads to New Route in the Indian Himalaya

Three Americans traveled to India's Garhwal Himalaya in mid-May...
two climbers on a snowy mountaintop

A New Alpine-Style Route in Nepal’s Wild Langtang Valley

We are used to following David Goettler's Himalayan expeditions...
Three Japanese climbers at dinner in a BC tent.

Japanese Bag First Ascent of Jarkya Himal Peak

Masayuki Takenaka, Tatsuro Sugimoto, and Ryota Nomura of Japan...
A lonely climber on a glacier, with an icefall marking a col between to mixed mountain faces.

Three Americans Will Attempt a New Route on a Monster Face in India

A powerful American team is on its way to...
The climber smiles from inside a mess tent.

Koreans Bag First Ascent of Sato Peak Near Kangchenjunga

Three members of a South Korean team has summited...
Three Japanese climbers smile from a flat, snowy summit.

Japanese Bag First Ascent of Gyala Peak Near Manaslu

Masayuki Takenaka, 36, Tatsuro Sugimoto, 37, and Ryota Nomura,...
Climbers leaving their trails on a pristine snow slope.

Alpine-Style Himalaya: One Aborts; Only the Japanese Remain

For the second time in two years, bad conditions...
Selfie of Peter hamor with hood and goggles and a sea of clouds behind.

A Second Alpine-Style Expedition to a Remote Nepal Peak

So far, two climbers have confirmed plans for new...
Ama Dablam.

Ama Dablam: 65 Years Since Its First Ascent

Today marks the 65th anniversary of the first ascent...
Bocansaud takes a selfie while soloing Kangri Shar, Nepal.

An Attempt to Solo Nepal’s Unclimbed Kangri Shar

Near the huge and already bustling Everest Base Camp,...
Hans Ertl.

Remembering Hans Ertl

Hans Ertl was born 118 years ago this week....
A climber on a scree and snow slope.

Not All First Ascents Are the Same – The Move to Commercialize Unclimbed Peaks

We typically consider the first ascents of Himalayan mountains...
A climber on a huge snow ridge.

Top 10 Expeditions of 2025 – #5: Vedrines and Jean on Jannu East

The North Face of Jannu is one of the...
climber on snowy summit

First Ascent of Changla Khang West in Nepal

Remote Western Nepal is giving small teams the chance...
Two climbers ona granite wall, snowy glaciers at their feet.

Graduation Day for Young Dutch Climbers in Zanskar

Through funded programs, the mountaineering associations of several countries...
Chomolhari.

Forgotten 7,000’ers: Chomolhari

Chomolhari, also called Qomo Lhari, lies right on the...
Four rescuers on a snowy surface where they have dug avalanche victims and covered them with a red blanket.

Nine Lives Lost in Two Separate Avalanches in the Himalaya

There is confirmation of terrible news from Nepal, where...
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...

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