Mountaineering

Huber Backpedals Latok 1 Plans

We reported a few days ago that Thomas Huber,...

Karakorum Update: K2, Broad Peak, Nanga Parbat and More

Heavy snow continues for climbing teams arriving at the...

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“Goodbye, Life”: Huber Returns to Latok’s Legendary North Ridge

Veteran Thomas Huber of Germany, together with Italian Simon...

A Record 885 Atop Everest in May

It's official: Lists from Nepal and China jointly add...

Karakorum Update: Will There Also Be Traffic Jams on K2?

Deep snow on the Baltoro Glacier has slowed teams...

Hindu Kush: 6 Rescued, 1 Dead

Six of the seven climbers hit by an avalanche...

Avalanche Hits Italian Expedition in the Hindu Kush

An avalanche has struck an Italian expedition in Pakistan's...

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Weekend Warm-Up: Of Choss & Lions

Big wall climber Alex Honnold joins forces with friends...

A Medical Perspective on Everest

By Dr. Leo Montejo Few have looked medically at the...

Karakorum 2019: K2, the Gasherbrums and Nanga Parbat

As monsoon season settles into the Himalaya, it's time...

Understanding Summer Weather in the Karakorum

Climbers often ask me about the best weather window...

Everest May Actually Be Safer Than Ever

Chaos. Carnage. Walking over dead bodies. Corruption. Egos. We've...

Weekend Warm-up: Steve House Teaches Alpine Judgment

In the mountains, fitness is important, but wisdom is...

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Eight Dead Near Nanda Devi

The seven men and one woman missing on an...

A Guide’s Perspective on Everest

Everest was front-page material again this year, which tends...

Big Ice: Lautaro #1 – Donkeying Loads

"Lautaro 2019" is an expedition that took place in...

Crowds and Solitude on Kangchenjunga

Earlier this spring, 58 people reportedly summited Kangchenjunga. (Some...

Holecek & Hak: The Inside Story of Their New Route on Chamlang

In a season with plenty of bad news and...

Eight Climbers Missing near Nanda Devi East

Eight climbers led by experienced British Mountain Guide Martin...

Summing Up the Himalayan Season

This spring's Himalayan season has put mountaineering back on...

Last Chance on Lhotse South Face

As the Himalayan climbing season wraps up, those who...

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