Mountaineering

Annapurna Summit Push Update and Other Eight-Thousanders Round Up

Annapurna is the focal point of climbing action at...

Annapurna Summit Push Launched!

Around three dozen climbers intend to reach the top...

Everest 2016: 277 Permits by April 7

Mingma Chhiri Sherpa and Pasang Tenzi Sherpa have applied...

Summit Window ‘Hide and Seek’ Continues on Annapurna, Alex Gavan Leaves

Ambiguous weather pattern continues on Annapurna, as climbers are...

Spring 2016: A Slow Start to the Season, Bad Weather on Annapurna

Annapurna summit push remains on hold due to uncertain...

News from Horia Colibășanu

Manaslu New Route Expedition Update "I am in Jomsom,...

Queen Maud Land: Various Ascents

November 2015 Originally published at American Alpine Journal by...

Bracelet with Everest Water

Athletes and celebrities are crazy about this $18 charity...

Annapurna Summit Push Delayed, Climbers Arrive in Kathmandu

Predictions about a summit window on Annapurna at the...

Video: Nepal Himalayas from 20,000 ft.

Getting in the mood for Nepal 2016 season Already...

Record extreme altitude diving

On 21 February 2016, the Hungarian Dr. Ernő Tósoki...

Spring 2016: Time for Annapurna Summit Push already, and Route Challenges

Spring climbing season has just started, but its time...

Horia Colibășanu Returns to Manaslu, for a New Route

Romanian-born Horia Colibășanu, atop of seven 8,000-meter summits so...

Panch Pokhari Trek – a new trekking trail in Nepal

Nepal has recently opened “Panch Pokhari Trek” route. The...

Sunset at the South Pole

In the Northern Hemisphere, the spring equinox promises warmer...

Interview with Ryan Waters, “drama on Everest does not seem to dampen the demand”

Exweb interview headsup Veteran of 14 mountaineering expeditions on...

Spring 2016 Kickoff: Shisha Pangma and Manaslu New Routes, Annapurna and Other Expeditions

It’s time for pre-monsoon climbing in Himalayas. With...

Interview with Muhammad Ali Sadpara (Part-2): Winter Climbing and First Winter Ascent of Nanga Parbat

About winter climbing, Nanga Parbat, K2 and choice of...

Interview with Muhammad Ali Sadpara (Part-1): From Concordia to Nanga Parbat Summit

Ali Sadpara talks about his passion for mountains, the...

Brits rescued on Bering Strait crossing attempt

Two British explorers were rescued from the icy waters...

Mountaineers relive Nanga Parbat triumph

Jamal Shahid interview ISLAMABAD: “Impossible is a word that...

Winter Nanga Parbat: The Tale behind Tamara’s Retreat, Climbers on the Way Back

The successful Nanga Parbat teams have started the return...

The World’s Wildest Rollodeck: What’s Next and Why

Pythom wish lists Yesterday we ran a compilation of...

Books taken to the Antarctic 100 years ago

When Sir Ernest Shackleton set off for Antarctica on...

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