Mountaineering
New Trend or Old Idea: Landing a Plane on a Mountaintop
Mont Blanc (or Monte Bianco in Italian, since the...
The Climbers: Wu Jing and Jackie Chan in New Everest Movie
Everest had a starring role in Shanghai International Film...
Karakorum Update: K2, Broad Peak, Nanga Parbat and More
Heavy snow continues for climbing teams arriving at the...
“Goodbye, Life”: Huber Returns to Latok’s Legendary North Ridge
Veteran Thomas Huber of Germany, together with Italian Simon...
Karakorum Update: Will There Also Be Traffic Jams on K2?
Deep snow on the Baltoro Glacier has slowed teams...
Avalanche Hits Italian Expedition in the Hindu Kush
An avalanche has struck an Italian expedition in Pakistan's...
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...
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...
