Mountaineering

Great Tales in Mountaineering History: Mount Asgard, 1994

In 1994, Noel Craine, Paul Pritchard, Steve Quinlan, and...
March 16, 2022
Ben Nevis (1,340m) is the U.K.'s tallest peak. Photo: John A. Cameron

Winter Storm Kills One Climber, Strands 23 Others on Ben Nevis

Editor's note: This article was originally published on GearJunkie. A...
March 10, 2022

Interview With Marek Holecek: ‘Yes, Masherbrum is a Possibility’

Marek Holecek has gained a front-row seat in the...
March 10, 2022
Rosengarten traverse in the Dolomites, first solo winter ascent claimed by Simon Gietl circa March 2022. Photo: S. Gietl

Italian Guide Nails Major Dolomites Enchainment, Solo and in Winter

On March 3, 2022, Simon Gietl of Italy's South...
March 7, 2022

Great Tales in Mountaineering History: Minya Konka, 1982

Here, we tell the story of Minya Konka, a...
March 6, 2022

Russia’s War on Ukraine: What It Means for Mountaineering

Two weeks ago, Irina Galay was planning to climb...
March 1, 2022

Winter 8,000m Update: It’s Over

Teams on all 8,000'ers have safely abandoned the mountains...
March 1, 2022
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The Sun Sets on Patagonia: A Look Back on 2021-22’s Adventures Way Down South

Amid one of the most active Patagonian summer seasons...
February 28, 2022

The End of Winter: Retreat on Cho Oyu and Everest

Gelje Sherpa's team is battling the elements on Cho...
February 28, 2022

Last-Minute Summit Push on Cho Oyu; No Word From K2

The 8,000m climbers in Nepal are trying till the...
February 27, 2022
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Weekend Warm-Up: What We Do in the Shadows

Redpoint (v): To climb a route on lead without...
February 26, 2022

Winter K2 Summmit Push Aborted

We are awaiting further details but can confirm that...
February 26, 2022

Gurans Himal: Stories From the Far Western Himalaya

In the far northwest of Nepal lies a little-known...
February 25, 2022

Kobusch Continues on Everest, No News from K2

Jost Kobusch is progressing on Everest despite the winds....
February 25, 2022
K2 with a huge wind plume on its summit.

Winter K2: High Winds Delay Summit Push

Winter K2 climbers have endured cold and high winds...
February 24, 2022

Everest: Kobusch at 6,300m

As we reported yesterday, Jost Kobusch is back on...
February 24, 2022
"An Accidental Life" is a portrait of climber Quinn Brett, who was paralyzed in an accident on El Capitan. Photo: Big Sky Film Fest

An Accidental Life: The Quinn Brett Story

On October 11, 2017, tragedy befell an accomplished young...
February 24, 2022

Jost Kobusch Again at Camp 1 on Everest

"This is definitely going to be interesting," said Jost...
February 23, 2022

K2: Plans for the Final Summit Push

Climbers on K2 have spent the day hunkered down...
February 22, 2022

Poles Head to Trango’s Nameless Tower

Janusz Golab, Maciej Kimel, and Michal Krol have arrived...
February 22, 2022

Winter Cho Oyu: “This Is Not Over Yet”

Both teams on Cho Oyu's south side have safely...
February 22, 2022

Winter K2 Team in Camp 3; Heading for Camp 4 Tomorrow

Unlike on Cho Oyu, pounded by snowfall and strong...
February 21, 2022

Winter Cho Oyu: Sherpas Retreat

The two Nepali teams on Cho Oyu's south side...
February 21, 2022

Updated: Gelye & Team Heading for Cho Oyu Summit

Gelje Sherpa's support team in Kathmandu confirms that the...
February 20, 2022

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