Himalaya
Pakistan Update: Germans Summit Unclimbed Peak
Great news just in from Pakistan: German Felix Berg,...
Updated: Two Teams in Pakistan, but Hope Fades for Nepal Action
As September approaches, COVID-19 cases continue to increase in...
Doug Scott Recreates Everest Summit in What Might be his Final Climb
In 1975, climbing legend Doug Scott was part of...
Pakistani Team Heads for Nanga Parbat Massif
While international teams are unlikely to visit Pakistan this...
Everest is Open, But Will Anyone Show Up?
With international flights scheduled to begin on August 17,...
Weekend Warm-Up: Nanga Parbat, First Georgian Ascent
On July 3, 1953, a lonely climber reached the...
Open, Opening or Closed: Adventure Destinations in the Summer of COVID
Countries around the globe are at very different stages...
Trekking Etiquette, a Virus Victim and Chinese on Everest
While much of the world is in lockdown, Peter...
Himalaya: Climbers, Sherpas Grapple With Closure
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Those are the five stages...
Nepal Closes All Mountains, Including Everest
Nepal has joined China in suspending all Himalayan climbing...
Nepal Restricts Visitors From Coronavirus Hotspots
Moving to restrict the spread of COVID-19 within its...
Everest: New Sherpa Team Makes Surprise Entrance
Nearly a month after reaching Base Camp and with...
