Himalaya

Langtang Lirung, left, and Kinshung.

Cazzanelli and Holecek Lead Alpine-Style Teams on Langtang

Two expeditions are currently targeting the Langtang massif on...

Tragedy on Jannu: American Mike Gardner Falls to His Death

In our story earlier today about Jannu East (7,468m),...
the climbers smile while standing in front of Jannu

Vedrines and Team Retreat from Jannu East

Benjamin Vedrines, Leo Billon, and Nicolas Jean have aborted...
The route of Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak on Chaukhamba III.

How Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak Survived the Ordeal on Chaukhamba III

Yesterday, a helicopter from the Indian Air Force picked...
Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners.

Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak Rescued!

Climbers Iker and Eneko Pou have just informed ExplorerWeb...
Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners.

Update: Efforts To Rescue Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak Fail on Saturday

Search and rescue efforts on 6,974m Chaukhamba III in...
Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners.

Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak Reported Missing In Garhwal Himalaya

Elite alpinists Fay Manners of the UK and Michelle...
The climbers shake hands on a snowy, flat summit

Japanese Teams Tackle Exciting Routes in the Himalaya

Several small Japanese teams are currently in Nepal, leading...
small tent on a snowy Dhaulagiri

Avalanche Risk High on 8,000m Peaks After Heavy Snowfall

A major snowstorm that lasted at least four days...
rescuers in a dingy boat sailing the flooded streets of Kathmandu, Nepal

Nepal Floods Leave Nearly 200 Dead

Heavy rains hit Nepal between Thursday and Saturday, causing...
The French team in higher camp under Jannu East.

Himalaya Alpine Style: News from Bielecki and Vedrines

Alpine-style teams in Nepal and Pakistan are setting up...
The north face of Jannu in the shade.

Secret Alpine Style Teams in Nepal; Holecek Returns

The fever for records and competition between commercial expeditions...
Jannu at sunset as seen from the north

Vedrines Reveals Plans For Jannu East. Will He Steal The Americans’ Thunder?

After stunning the climbing community with a lightning-fast climb...
Phungi.

Autumn Climbing Season in Nepal: More Permits Announced

According to the latest release from Nepal's Department of...
glacier wall

Tibetan Glacier Holds 1,700 Ancient Viruses — But They’re Safe

Ice samples from the Guliya Glacier on the Tibetan...
Close shot of the climbers with helmets and high mountaineering outfit.

Mick Fowler and Vic Saunders, Now Almost 70, Rejoin For ‘Secret’ First Ascent

Almost 40 years after their first joint expedition, British...
two climbers on a snowy ridge, with rock and snow peaks around.

Piolet d’Or Winner Yuri Koshelenko Bags First Ascent in Indian Himalaya

Flying under the radar as usual while climbing in...
Rghe climber pose for a selfie before departing, with helmets and bagpacks

Failure on Nanda Devi East But First Ascent of a Lesser Peak

They didn't succeed on Nanda Devi East, but Piolet...
The climbers and representatives of the Mount Everest Foundation in Kathmandu.

Nepalese Guides to Attempt a First Ascent in Western Nepal

After they finished guiding on Everest, Vinayak Jalla Malla,...
Trekkers heading for a wide snowy col

Blizzard Kills Nine Indian Trekkers in Garhwal Himalaya

Bad weather trapped a group of 22 trekkers last...
nanda devi peak

Three Elite Alpinists Ready to Start Up Remote, Difficult Nanda Devi East

Manu Pellisier of France, Marko Prezelj of Slovenia, and...
Nirmal Purja on the summit of Lhotse, Everest behind him

NYT Article Alleges Nirmal Purja Sexually Assaulted Fellow Climbers

Two women have gone on the record to accuse...
The Stane Belak-Strauf Memorial Route.

Classic Climbs: The Northwest Face of Ama Dablam, 1996

For many, 6,814m Ama Dablam is one of the...
A climber on a vertical ice gully, Lakes in background

New Himalayan Alpine-Style Route by Dubouloz and Welfringer

Charles Dubouloz and Simon Welfringer describe themselves as dreamers...

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