Makalu

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The Oxygen Dilemma: Summit With O2 or Retreat?

To switch on the O2 or to call off...

“No Summit is Worth this. I Quit!” — Kangchenjunga; Plus Accident on Makalu

No-O2 climbers struggled today, winds on Everest have delayed...

Summit Day on Everest, Makalu, and Kangchenjunga

Summit news started very early today, with news of...

The West Pillar of Makalu and Why Batard’s Speed Ascent is Still the Fastest

First, let's set the scene with some background on...
Woman in red down jacket in Base Camp

Summit Night in Nepal: Makalu, Kangchenjunga, Everest

On Makalu and Kangchenjunga, many are now climbing in...
Two climbers on the summit of Makalu

Makalu FKT: Ecuadorians Climb in 17h 18m

They didn't use down suits because lighter, layered clothing...

Adrian Ballinger Skis Makalu

Adrian Ballinger, together with Alpenglow Sherpas Dorji Sonam and...

More Summits on Kangchenjunga, Nuptse Next?

There were indeed no mistakes this time. Mingma G...
Eveerest-Lhotse from a different angl

Summit Push Updates: Dhaulagiri, Kangchenjunga, Everest!

Good weather has led to big summit pushes on...

Makalu Summit Push About to Begin

On Makalu, climbers have acclimatized and are ready to...

Update: Kangchenjunga, Annapurna, and Makalu Summit Pushes

Kangchenjunga is living up to its reputation as one...

Makalu: Sherpas Advancing Quickly Toward the Summit

In addition to the ongoing pushes on Kangchenjunga and...

Makalu: Interview with Adrian Ballinger

On Makalu, climbers have settled into Advance Base Camp...

A Lone Ukrainian Will Climb Everest; Plus Updates From Makalu, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, Annapurna

Climbers on most of the spring Himalayan mountains are...

Summit Pushes About to Begin on Annapurna and Dhaulagiri

"We are ready to launch our summit push [on...

Makalu: A Climbers’ Guide

Mingma Dorchi Sherpa has already climbed Makalu three times...

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