Himalaya
New Route on Barnaj II in India’s Kishtwar Himal
There were two interesting recent expeditions to the Himalaya...
Pomlaca: A First Ascent in the Crowded Khumbu
Climbing skills go beyond the obvious. There is technique...
More Details from the First Ascent of Chumbu
There were cheers and toasts in Kathmandu yesterday. Zdenek...
Nepal, UPDATED: Action on Annapurna IV, Chumbu, and Pungi
A 14-man Russian team is currently climbing Annapurna IV...
An Attempted FKT on Ama Dablam: 5 Hours, 42 Minutes
On October 22, Toshiyuki Yamada almost bagged the Fastest...
Frigid Bivy Leads to First Ascent in India’s Zanskar
On August 23, a Basque-Catalan climbing team stood on...
Small Country, Big Impact: A Short History of Japanese Alpinism
It is difficult to find mountains in the Himalaya...
Dengue Outbreak Adds to Nepal’s Monsoon-Related Problems
A helicopter evacuated Mikel Inoriza of Spain from Jannu...
One Dead, 8 Missing as Nepal Passes Turn Deadly Even For Trekkers
The monsoon refuses to recede and is increasing risk...
Another Avalanche: One Dead, Two Injured on Pakistan Peak
An avalanche struck an Austrian couple and their guide...
Himalaya Alpine Style: Eight Autumn Climbs to Watch
Although commercial teams abandoned the 8,000'ers this week, fall...
Manaslu: A Risky Push, a Rescue, and Big Questions Ahead
Today's summiters have safely reached Camp 3. They will...
Three Dead in Fire at Nirmal Purja’s Elite Exped Office in Kathmandu
A major fire last night destroyed a building in...
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...
Adam Bielecki, National Polish Team Target New Routes in Garhwal Himalaya
Polish members of the country's National Himalayan Team are...
Spanish Team to Attempt First Ascent of Jannu East
Jannu East (7,468m) is one of the most coveted...
