Mountaineering
Eyewitness Account: Mehri Jafari’s Fatal Fall on Pobeda
In previous articles, we reported on the fatal fall...
Caucasus Avalanche Injures Three on Busy Mountain
At least three climbers needed rescue after a huge...
Exploration Mysteries: The Disappearance of Ludwig Leichhardt
For German explorer and self-taught naturalist Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig...
Exploration Mysteries: The Disappearance of Michael Rockefeller
Michael Rockefeller disappeared under mysterious circumstances in November 1961...
Flash Expeditions: Speed and Loathing in the Mountains
In his acclaimed 1999 book, Extreme Alpinism: Climbing Light,...
Alex Txikon and Simone Moro to Return to Winter Manaslu
No, they didn't have enough last year. Yes, they...
Seriousness of Barry Blanchard’s Injuries After Bad Fall Becomes Clear
It's ironic but all too common that someone renowned...
New Big Wall Climb in East Greenland
A three-person team of Matteo Della Bordella (Italy), Silvan...
Revered Adventure Writer David Roberts Dead at 78
With a prolific body of work that spanned almost...
Newcomers’ Guide: The Snow Leopard Challenge
The Seven Summits and 8,000'ers aren’t the only popular...
Two More New Routes in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca
Reports are just surfacing of two new first ascents...
Can Independent Climbers Coexist With Outfitters on 8,000m Peaks?
Is it possible for commercial and independent teams to...
Spaghetti Tour FKT Falls Again, By Over Four Hours
Ultra-endurance athletes, alpinists, and adventurers seem to have really...
How Valentin Mikhailov Died on Pobeda
A rescue mission on a dangerous peak. Inexperienced climbers...
