Himalaya

Three guys stand in a mixed rock and snow mountain scene

Summit Push Begins on Meru South

The Meru South climbers in India's Garhwal Himalaya have...
May 9, 2023
An avalanche sweeps down the lower part of Ama Dablam. Image from BC, there are some prayer flags in front of the mountain.

Huge Avalanche on Ama Dablam — No Casualties Reported

A massive avalanche swept the upper sections of Ama...
May 8, 2023
the climbers smile and toast with beer glasses while sitting in stoos by the bar of the Czech pub in Kathmandu.

Holecek and Bernat to Climb Sura Peak, Near Everest

Marek Holecek waited until he was off to reveal...
May 5, 2023
Himalchuli at sunrise.

Forgotten 7,000’ers: Himalchuli

In Nepal, there are 86 peaks (including sub-peaks) between...
May 4, 2023
The climbers look at some device (GPS?) during the night, in the light of their head-lamps.

Marek Holecek Heads to Unnamed Peak, Another Trio to Try Meru South

Two alpine-style teams are in the Himalaya, ready to...
May 2, 2023
Shartse.

Forgotten 7,000’ers: Shartse

In Nepal, there are 86 peaks (including sub-peaks) between...
April 29, 2023
Kabru South, loaded in snow, in a sunny day.

Peter Hamor & Team Ready to Climb Kabru South

Peter Hamor, Nives Meroi, Romano Benet, and new member...
April 27, 2023
two figures above the clouds amid snowy peaks

Weekend Warm-Up: DIDI, the Nepalese Word For ‘Big Sister’

When something you love becomes your profession, things can...
April 22, 2023
Three climbers in red jackets on a snowy summit.

South Koreans Bag First Ascent of Pangri Goldumba

A South Korean team flying under the radar has...
April 19, 2023
Mt. Gya seen from Karzok.

Mount Gya: First Ascent of a Confusing Peak

In the Indian Himalaya, the best-known mountains are 8,586m...
April 19, 2023
Meru rises in background, behind some lower, rocky mountains.

Maynadier and Schaeli Return To Meru South with Simon Gietl

Mathieu Mainadier and Roger Schaeli have said that they...
April 18, 2023
Close shot of Lama Pasang, with his eyes closed behind the thick glasses.

Mourning Pasang Lama Seru, the Khumbu Trail Builder

Yesterday, Sherpas paid tribute on their social media to...
April 17, 2023
Group of men in red on the summit of Annapurna today.

Annapurna Summits Despite Tough Conditions

Despite unfavorable weather, a group of rope-fixing guides and...
April 15, 2023
A woman opens her arms from a high place, a stunning mountain and blue lake landscape at her feet.

Nepal’s Ban on Independent Trekkers Remains Disorganized, Uncertain

April 1 came and went, and the situation around...
April 5, 2023
Rescue workers use heavy equipment to dig out avalanche victims in Sikkim

Himalayan Avalanche Kills Seven Tourists, ‘Affects’ up to 80

Indian rescue personnel in the state of Sikkim scrambled...
April 4, 2023
The climbers smile and make the Victory sign from inside their tent.

First Ascent Teams — and One Skier — Arrive in Nepal

Some of the season's most interesting expeditions have begun...
April 4, 2023
Jarkya 6,473m.

Japanese to Attempt Unclimbed Jarkya Peak

A Japanese party is heading to Nepal to attempt...
April 3, 2023
Evening light on Makalu and Kangchungtse.

Bad Weather, Tough Decisions: Kangchungtse, 1985

Makalu, the world's fifth-highest mountain at 8,481m, has two...
March 24, 2023
Sajid in trekking attire on a stone cobbled trail covered by a thin layer of fresh snow.

Action on Two Nepal 6,000’ers: First Ascents or Not? Plus: Annapurna, Manaslu

Nepal's Department of Tourism has released the season's first...
March 17, 2023
Harila with dreadlocks, inside a helicopter.

China Opens To Tourism But Not Yet to Climbing; Harila on Manaslu

For weeks, we've been uncertain whether Everest North Side,...
March 15, 2023
Peter Hamor treks in the Khumbu

Hamor, Meroi, and Benet Aim for New Route on Kabru South

Last year on Kangchenjunga, Peter Hamor became fed up...
March 14, 2023
A man with a heavy backpack stands on a rock; in front of him, Everest's summit emerges from the clouds.

Nepal’s New Rules Anger Trekkers

The Nepal Tourism Board's vague announcement banning independent trekkers...
March 9, 2023
Solo woman trekking on rocky, barren terrain, Lhotse's south wall in background on the left.

Solo Trekking Banned In Nepal, Except Around Everest

The era of solo trekking has ended in Nepal....
March 7, 2023
Kangchenjunga early in the morning viewed from Tiger Hill, Darjeeling.

Kangchenjunga 1991: ‘See and Remember, Do and Understand’

The third highest mountain in the world, 8,586m Kangchenjunga...
March 5, 2023

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