Makalu

A Nepalese guide on the flat summit of Cho Oyu.

Autumn 8,000m Roundup: Failure on Makalu and Dhaulagiri, Success on Cho Oyu

The joint summit push of Seven Summit Treks and...
October 13, 2025
A climber looks out while sitting at the gate of his tent, wrapped in a cloud that slowy recedes to reveal a stunning mountain landscape.

It’s Now or Never For Two Climbers Alone on Makalu

Denis Aleksenko and Artem Tsentsevitsky have run out of...
October 10, 2025
climber moving up through fresh snow

Dhaulagiri Summit Push In Risky Conditions

A new push begins tonight on Dhaulagiri, despite loads...
October 8, 2025
Tents with lights in the moonlight.

Nepal Returns to Normal; Spectacular New Videos From Everest, Manaslu

The political situation in Nepal has returned to normal...
September 16, 2025
Climbers on the summit of Makalu.

Summits on Makalu, Dhaulagiri, and Kangchenjunga

There's summit news from three of Nepal's 8,000'ers. Several...
May 10, 2025
A climber clipped to fixed ropes on a steep snow slope with a serac at his side.

Summit Action on Makalu, as Climbers Reach Camp 3

It's summit week in Nepal, with action already on...
May 8, 2025
Close shot of Matthew Scholes of Anustralia after bagging a no O2 summit on Makalu.

Dramatic No-Oxygen Ascent of Makalu

Last weekend, Matthew Scholes decided to keep going toward...
May 6, 2025
Pancoe with Ama Dablam behind him.

American Climber Dies on Makalu

Alex Pancoe, 39, of Chicago became the first casualty...
May 5, 2025
Climbers heading to Camp 1 on Makalu among rocks and penitents.

Makalu and Kangchenjunga, 70 Years Ago and Today

Much has changed in the 70 years since Makalu...
April 27, 2025
A group of sherpas by a bunch of colorful flags on the top of Makalu, the snowy ridge behind them.

Season’s First Summits on Makalu

Sherpas fixing the route on 8,485m Makalu reached the...
April 10, 2025
Pivtsov eats something while secured to an overhanging mixed face, his bivy tent at is feet

Makalu Retro Style: a Kazakh Veteran Tries to See If It’s Still Possible

It's not exactly alpine style up a new route,...
February 28, 2025
The last photo: a selfie of Jean-Christophe Lafaille, at 7,000m, on winter Makalu.

Flashback: Lafaille’s Death on Winter Makalu

Jean-Christophe Lafaille was well-known for his bold no-oxygen ascents...
February 13, 2025
Makalu covered in snow, in a clear day

Makalu Push Ends; No Summits on the 8,000m Peaks This Winter

The only remaining team on this winter's 8,000m peaks...
January 27, 2025
The climbers pose with an expedition banner at an airport lobby.

Commercial Expedition to Winter Makalu About to Begin

An unexpected expedition will attempt Makalu in winter. Abolfazl...
January 1, 2025
A climber at the end of a rope progressing up a sharp snow ridge.

Russians on Cho Oyu, Ukrainians on Makalu

Only two teams remain on 8,000m peaks in the...
October 16, 2024
the climbers with gear and helmets still on at an aerport

Ukrainian Piolet D’Or Pair To Attempt New Route on Makalu

Some days ago, we wondered about the identities of...
October 6, 2024
Andrews descends down an ice ledge on an otherwise vertical section of the Khumbu Icefall

FKT Runners to Attempt Lhotse This Weekend

Ultra-runners Tyler Andrews and Chris Fisher came to the...
May 14, 2024
Ziemski climbing on vertical ice with fixed ropes on Makalu, skis on his back

Another Makalu Fatality and a Partial Ski Descent

News of another fatality on Makalu passed unreported for...
May 13, 2024
Makalu slopes, mainly on rock, a wind plume rising

A Sherpa Dies on Makalu, Reopening Debate

Again this year, the first death of the season...
May 8, 2024
Allie Pepper poses in front of the board at Makalu Base Camp

Makalu: Allie Pepper Summits at 3 PM; Now in Camp 3

Allie Pepper of Australia summited Makalu today at 3...
May 6, 2024
The Sherpa wears supplementary Oxygen on the summit of Makalu, mountains in background.

Makalu: Summiters Reach Camp 3 in the Dark

There were more summits on Makalu today, but their...
May 5, 2024
Makalu from the rocky morain terrain at Advanced Base Camp

Makalu: One Group Summits, More On the Way

Climbers on Makalu have reached Camp 3 while battling...
May 4, 2024
Two helicopters fly toward Everest Base Camp.

Drones, More Helicopters Than Ever Buzz Over Everest Skies

Two months ago, it seemed that authorities were going...
April 29, 2024
Close shot of Anna Tybor with mirrowed sunglasses

Anna Tybor to Ski Dhaulagiri and Nanga Parbat

Another Pole is skiing down two more 8,000m peaks...
April 18, 2024

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