Himalaya

The climber progresses among seracs.

Lucien Boucansaud Soloes Pumori

It's been a great Nepal season for Chamonix guide...
November 1, 2023
Ross squats on a snowy summit, holding a banner with a sponsor's brand.

Czech Climber Dies on Cholatse

Jan Ros, a member of a Czech alpine-style expedition...
October 30, 2023
The first ascent's route of Yansa Tsenji a.k.a Dhagpache or Dragpoche.

A First Ascent in the Langtang Himal

On Oct. 28, IFMGA mountain guides Joshua Jarrin of...
October 30, 2023
Studio portrait of Anna in a purple tshirt and a big smile.

There’s Life After Frostbite: Anna Pfaff Back to the Himalaya

A year ago, Anna Pfaff was dealing with having...
October 27, 2023
A moment of the climb up a rock dihedral.

Come Back As Friends: Seven Days on Bhagirathi III

Climbing a 1,400m line with difficulties up to 6b+/A2...
October 25, 2023
Moro and Navarro walk on glacier terrain, with a chuck of ice defrosting on the rocky ground by their side.

Fall Himalayan Season Winds Down

Little by little, Himalayan teams are returning home. Some...
October 24, 2023
A fluted, snowy peak at sunset light.

Russians Climb Rolwaling Kang Shar

Russian climbers Alexey Lonchinsky and Yuri Koshelenko have just...
October 24, 2023
Matheo Jacquemoud with mountaineering jacket and snglases takes a selfie on a flat snow summit, Everest and Lhotse in background.

Fastest Known Time on Ama Dablam

In the last few years, several climbers have attempted...
October 23, 2023
The north face of Jannu remains in the shade on a sunny day.

Jannu North Face: First Details

Some details have emerged about the alpine-style ascent of...
October 18, 2023
The pyramidal peak, with a face covered in ice and nother ¡, at the sun, mainly on bare rock.

New Polish Route on Chobutse

Wadim Jablonski and Maciej Kimel of Poland have just...
October 18, 2023
Chobutse.

Jannu Climbers Rousseau and Marvell Recovering In Hospital

The climbing community has reacted enthusiastically to news of...
October 17, 2023
The breathtaking north face of Jannu.

Americans Summit Jannu North Face!

One of the two American teams attempting Jannu is...
October 16, 2023
Ama Dablam, one of the most beautiful mountains in the world.

Ama Dablam Summit Season Begins, Drama Follows

The Ama Dablam season is at full throttle. Rope-fixing...
October 16, 2023
The Japanese team for Anidesh Chuli

Japanese Trio to Attempt First Ascent of Anidesh Chuli, near Kangchenjunga

A Japanese team led by Piolet d'Or winner Kazuaki...
October 13, 2023
Goettler, Boucansaud and Pierrel on the summit of Cho Polu.

Cho Polu and a First Ascent in the Himalaya

David Goettler, Lucien Boucansaud, and Guillaume Pierrel have just...
October 11, 2023
The climbers smile on a small flat, snowy summit, with helmets and sunglasses.

Italians Set Two New Routes in Indian Himalaya

Francesco Ratti, Gerome Perruquet, Alessandro Bau, and Lorenzo D'...
October 6, 2023
Pumori mountain.

Roundup of Alpine-Style Teams in Nepal

This year, a number of small teams are going...
September 29, 2023
Close shot of harila with down jacked and hood on.

Kristin Harila Done With Mountaineering

After climbing all the 14x8,000'ers in three months and...
September 25, 2023
The climbers on a steep ice section.

Local Climbers Take On Unclimbed Zanskar Peaks

Still relatively wild and lonely, Ladakh offers a long...
September 24, 2023
A general view of the mountain, with a layer of clouds covering the glacier at its feet.

Polish Duo to Try For New Route on Chobutse

Wadim Jablonski and Maciej Kimel will attempt a new...
September 23, 2023
a climber follows a crack up a vertical granite wall.

New Route on Ladakh’s 5,800 Jamyang Ri

In July, a quiet European team headed for one...
September 15, 2023
Sharphu VI

Japanese Teams Attempting Unclimbed 6,000’ers

Piolet d'Or winner Yasuhiro Hanatani is leading a Japanese...
September 14, 2023
The climbers sitting at a restaurant's terrace in Manali, looking relaxed and ready for lunch, bewfore starting the trek to BC.

Italians Attempting New Line in ‘India’s Yosemite’

Francesco Ratti, Alessandro Bau, Jerome Perruquet, and Lorenzo D’Addario...
September 14, 2023
The peak, partially wrapped in clouds, rises on the falt, grey Tibetan plains.

Tibet is Finally A Go!

The Tibet Mountaineering Association has finally approved climbing permits...
September 13, 2023

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