Winter 8000ers

A group of colorful tents lit up in the pitch black night.

Winter Himalaya: Ama Dablam Summit Push This Weekend, Despite Danger

All the winter 8,000m teams have chosen the Khumbu...
December 5, 2024
Kobusch smiles while sitting on a stone fence in a Khumbu village.

Three Winter 8,000m Teams Acclimatize

All three winter 8,000m expeditions are staying away from...
November 29, 2024
Nima Rinji Sherpa (left) and Simone Moro at a restaurant in Kathmandu.

Nima Rinji, 18, to Join Simone Moro on Winter Manaslu

Nima Rinji Sherpa made headlines around the world last...
October 18, 2024
Moro speaks on the radio while he carries bamboo poles with red flags to mark the way.

Simone Moro to Return to Winter Manaslu

Italy's Simone Moro is returning to winter Manaslu for...
October 3, 2024
Kobusch in cold conditions on the snow during the night

Jost Kobush to Attempt Unclimbed 7,000m Peak Before Returning to Winter Everest

Jost Kobush is flying to Nepal today to attempt...
October 2, 2024
two climbers squatting on the top completely covered in down suits and face masks.

Winter Nanga Parbat: Bittersweet Anniversary

Eight years ago today, Muhammad Ali Sadpara, Alex Txikon,...
February 26, 2024
K2 under the moonlight.

Flashback: The 48 Hours of Drama on Winter K2

Feb. 6, 2021 dawned with a sense of anguish...
February 6, 2024
Denis Urubko

Winter Gasherbrum I: Urubko Arrives at Skardu Hospital

Denis Urubko is finally at the Combined Military Hospital...
January 31, 2024
Denis Urubko

Winter Gasherbrum I: Urubko on the Road to Hospital

Denis Urubko is finally on the road to Skardu...
January 30, 2024
Denis Urubko in a tent.

Winter Gasherbrum I: Urubko Speeds Towards Jhola

Denis Urubko is on his way to Skardu for...
January 29, 2024
File photo of Denis Urubko.

Urubko Frostbitten after Crevasse Fall, Aborts Winter Gasherbrum I

Denis Urubko's bold attempt to climb Gasherbrum I in...
January 29, 2024
Denis Urubko

Winter Gasherbrum I: Urubko To Reach Base Camp Today

The main stage of Denis Urubko's winter expedition to...
January 20, 2024
Denis Urubko with expedition outfitter Hussain Askoli.

Urubko Approaches Gasherbrum Base Camp

Denis Urubko is underway in a wintery and exceptionally...
January 17, 2024
Txikon talks on the radio out of his tent, his face lightened by a lamp.

Winter Annapurna Attempt Ends

Alex Txikon has called off his attempt on Winter...
January 14, 2024
A sherpa climber inside a hole in the snow, roped up and with two coils of rope beside him.

Winter Annapurna: Another Setback

The Winter Annapurna team has again retreated from Camp...
January 12, 2024
Some tents and a line of prayer flags on a rocky BC at the base of a rather dry Annapurna, under a blue sky.

Winter Annapurna: Camp 3 Tomorrow

Alex Txikon's team is back on Annapurna, at Camp...
January 10, 2024
Urubko with a paper garland around his neck and surrounded by to local climbers.

Winter 8,000’ers: Urubko In Skardu, A New Member on Annapurna

Denis Urubko has finally reached Pakistan about 10 days...
January 8, 2024
Annapurna with a wind plume flying from its summit.

Winter Annapurna: Waiting For Jet Stream Winds to Ease

The winter Annapurna team is ready for a final...
January 5, 2024
Txikon in the night, with headlamp and winter jacket, arrives at a tent's gate.

Annapurna Climbers Back In Base Camp

All members of the winter Annapurna team returned to...
January 2, 2024
Simone kneels on the snowy summit, holding ice axes high up.

Shishapangma: The Origin of the Winter Debate

In the 1980s, the winter 8,000'ers were the battlefield...
January 1, 2024
Txikon with a neprene face mask in a sunny (and completely dry base Camp).

Winter Annapurna: Everyone Moving Up

The good weather is expected to continue until Wednesday,...
December 31, 2023
Close shot of Adam's face covered in frost.

Bielecki, Urubko, Txikon, Moro Debate, ‘What is Winter?’

The upcoming expedition to Winter Gasherbrum I has stirred...
December 27, 2023
Txikon has his face completely covered by a mask and sunglasses, and a fur-rimmed hood on. Behind, there is a tent planted in the snow.

Winter Annapurna Team Back from Camp 3

Alex Txikon's team has returned to Base Camp after...
December 27, 2023
Some tents in BC on rocky ground at the foot of an also very dry Annapurna, at night.

Winter Annapurna: Txikon Team Speeds Toward Camp 3

Seizing advantage of stable weather, the Winter Annapurna climbers...
December 26, 2023

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