Himalaya
Chandi Himal, an Ordinary Climber’s First Ascent
When you think about unclimbed 6,000m peaks in Nepal,...
Mateo Isaza: Everest No-O2 and a Dramatic Descent
This season, the first Everest summits came on May...
Holecek and Bernat Safe in BC After Summiting Sura Peak
Marek Holecek and Matej Bernat reached the top of...
First Night on Sura Peak for Holecek, Bernat
Wrapped in his sleeping bag, their tent pitched inside...
Meru South Team Succeeds on New Route
Mathieu Maynadier, Roger Schaeli, and Simon Gietl completed their...
A Roundup of Alpine-Style Action in Nepal
With the positive turn in the weather, several alpine-style...
Huge Avalanche on Ama Dablam — No Casualties Reported
A massive avalanche swept the upper sections of Ama...
Holecek and Bernat to Climb Sura Peak, Near Everest
Marek Holecek waited until he was off to reveal...
Marek Holecek Heads to Unnamed Peak, Another Trio to Try Meru South
Two alpine-style teams are in the Himalaya, ready to...
Peter Hamor & Team Ready to Climb Kabru South
Peter Hamor, Nives Meroi, Romano Benet, and new member...
Weekend Warm-Up: DIDI, the Nepalese Word For ‘Big Sister’
When something you love becomes your profession, things can...
Mount Gya: First Ascent of a Confusing Peak
In the Indian Himalaya, the best-known mountains are 8,586m...
Maynadier and Schaeli Return To Meru South with Simon Gietl
Mathieu Mainadier and Roger Schaeli have said that they...
Mourning Pasang Lama Seru, the Khumbu Trail Builder
Yesterday, Sherpas paid tribute on their social media to...
Annapurna Summits Despite Tough Conditions
Despite unfavorable weather, a group of rope-fixing guides and...
Nepal’s Ban on Independent Trekkers Remains Disorganized, Uncertain
April 1 came and went, and the situation around...