Solo

Head shot of Evgeniy Glazunov, with woolen cap and sunglasses on his forehead.

Solo Climber Glazunov Dead on Ak-Su

Evgeniy Glazunov of Russia, missing on 5,355m Ak-Su in...
February 22, 2024
Evgeniy Glazunov on a steep ice couloir, with a rocky face behind, leans on his ice axe and crampons.

Ak-Su Rescue Begins Tomorrow

Rescue efforts to find Evgeniy Glazunov of Russia, missing...
February 20, 2024
the climber with light mountain clothes, posing n front of a rocky peak.

Russian Solo Climber Missing in Pamirs

Evgeniy Glazunov of Russia, famous for his bold solo...
February 19, 2024
The granite spires of cerros Torre, Egger and Standhardt, with rags of clouds in front.

A Solo Winter Attempt on Cerro Torre

Three months ago, American Colin Haley confronted the mighty...
November 25, 2023
The climber progress among seracs.

Lucien Boucansaud Soloes Pumori

It's been a great Nepal season for Chamonix guide...
November 1, 2023
KObusch on a steep, hard snow/ice ramp, with 2 iceaxes and an air filtering mask on his face. The curvature of Earth can be appreciated in the horizon line in background.

Exclusive: Jost Kobusch Explains His Denali Descent Route

We caught up with Jost Kobusch during a change...
March 2, 2023

What Does ‘Solo’ Really Mean in High-Altitude Climbing?

Solo climbing is often associated with rock faces and...
June 14, 2022

Australian Woman Circumnavigates Antarctica in Record Time

After 92 days alone at sea, Australian sailor Lisa...
June 12, 2022

Legends Series: Heinz Stücke

In November 1962, 22-year old Heinz Stücke cycled out...
April 7, 2022

Alina Kosovska Completes First Winter Traverse of 400Km Transcarpathian Route, Alone

On February 14, Alina Kosovska completed the first winter...
February 18, 2022

Charles Dubouloz Solos the North Face of the Grandes Jorasses

"I launch myself, I dare, I doubt, I'm scared,...
January 20, 2022

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