Himalaya

climbers progress on a fixed rope, up a snow ramp.

Annapurna IV: Russians Ready for Summit Push

The large Russian team on Annapurna IV is preparing...
A climber on vertical ice covering a rocky face, leading the pitch.

More Details from the First Ascent of Chumbu

There were cheers and toasts in Kathmandu yesterday. Zdenek...
Chumbu, a few hundred meters form Tibet.

Nepal, UPDATED: Action on Annapurna IV, Chumbu, and Pungi

A 14-man Russian team is currently climbing Annapurna IV...
grey snowy Manaslu

Fall 2022 Himalayan Wrap-Up

This has been a strange climbing season in Nepal....
Yamada with sunglasses and red and back helmet speaks tot he camera, endless peaks in background.

An Attempted FKT on Ama Dablam: 5 Hours, 42 Minutes

On October 22, Toshiyuki Yamada almost bagged the Fastest...
The Sherpa climbers with a thumbs-up on a Himalayan summit, probably Everest, on a bluebird day.

Climber Dies on Ama Dablam

Mingma Wangdi Sherpa, a member of the Nepali rope-fixing...
tasio martin punta guillem aparicio summit

Frigid Bivy Leads to First Ascent in India’s Zanskar

On August 23, a Basque-Catalan climbing team stood on...
Junko Tabei climbing on bare rocks up Bolivar Peak, Venezuela.

Small Country, Big Impact: A Short History of Japanese Alpinism

It is difficult to find mountains in the Himalaya...
Map of Nepal showing dengue-stricken areas.

Dengue Outbreak Adds to Nepal’s Monsoon-Related Problems

A helicopter evacuated Mikel Inoriza of Spain from Jannu...
Dhaulagiri in a bright day as seen from the pass, half snow, half morrain terrain, with some prayer flags.

One Dead, 8 Missing as Nepal Passes Turn Deadly Even For Trekkers

The monsoon refuses to recede and is increasing risk...
Google Earth image shows location on a glacier by a sitinctive rock and snow peak.

Another Avalanche: One Dead, Two Injured on Pakistan Peak

An avalanche struck an Austrian couple and their guide...
climbers on the sunny mountain before the avalanche

Garhwal Avalanche Death Toll Keeps Increasing

The search for victims continues on a 6,000m peak...
Manaslu, as seen from its west side, rising above a sea of green jungle terrain.

Himalaya Alpine Style: Eight Autumn Climbs to Watch

Although commercial teams abandoned the 8,000'ers this week, fall...
A midrange photo of the Indian peak that avalanched

Avalanche Hits Nearly 30 in India’s Garhwal

At least 10 people are feared dead in an...
the forue people stand smiling in front of the camera, in a foggy day, with khata scarves around their necks.

Manaslu: Harila and Team Safely Down

Kristine Harila, Pasadawa Sherpa and Dawa Ongchu made it...
tents in tidy lines on fresh snow.

Manaslu: A Risky Push, a Rescue, and Big Questions Ahead

Today's summiters have safely reached Camp 3. They will...
burning building in the dark

Three Dead in Fire at Nirmal Purja’s Elite Exped Office in Kathmandu

A  major fire last night destroyed a building in...
line of climbers trudge in a lin through deep snow, during a snowfall

Manaslu Crowds Move Higher Through Heavy Snow

A summit push is imminent on Manaslu's normal route...

Nirmal Purja Injured in Paragliding Accident at Manaslu Base Camp

Elite Exped leader Nirmal Purja has suffered minor back...
Close shot of Adam Bielecki with yellow helmet and ski goggles lowered down his chin.

Adam Bielecki, National Polish Team Target New Routes in Garhwal Himalaya

Polish members of the country's National Himalayan Team are...
Jannu North Face and Jannu East.

Spanish Team to Attempt First Ascent of Jannu East

Jannu East (7,468m) is one of the most coveted...
View of snowy white Jitchu Drake

Jitchu Drake, Bhutan’s Most Interesting Mountain

Though a small country, Bhutan claims 21 peaks higher...
Lines of yellow tents spread on rocky morrain terrains at Manaslu base Camp - a sea of clouds covering the valley below.

Manaslu: Record Crowds on the Way

Manaslu climbers have flocked to Kathmandu and are currently...
one of the missing climbers

Two Mountaineers Missing on 6,900m Peak in Northern India

Two Indian climbers, Tapi Mra and Niku Dao, have...

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