Winter 8000ers

Artur Hajzer on winter Annapurna I.

The Winter Climbing History of Annapurna I

Of the 514 people who summited Annapurna I by...
January 10, 2025
the climbers at dinner at a restaurant

Winter 8,000m Update: Cold and Windy

Winter climbers have reached Base Camp on 8,163m Manaslu...
January 10, 2025
Jobusch on a steep hard snow/ice ramp, dressed in full altitude suit with fur-rimmed hood

Jost Kobusch Climbs Back Up to Camp 1 on Everest

Earlier today, Jost Kobusch left the Khumbu Valley for...
January 6, 2025
Base Camp on winter Annapurna, on a frozen icefield

Winter Annapurna: Next Time, to the Summit

The members of the winter Annapurna expedition are back...
January 3, 2025
The climbers pose with an expedition banner at an airport lobby.

Commercial Expedition to Winter Makalu About to Begin

An unexpected expedition will attempt Makalu in winter. Abolfazl...
January 1, 2025
gps reading on watch

Exclusive: Jost Kobusch Safely Back, Confirms Winter Everest Record

Jost Kobusch is safely back at the base of...
December 29, 2024
Track of Kobusch's progress on a 3D map of Everest

Fast-Moving Kobusch Equals Winter Altitude Record on Everest’s West Ridge

Jost Kobusch has already met his expedition goal on...
December 28, 2024
the climbers looking at Ama Dablam, relexed in the glass in front of them.

Winter Manaslu Team Begins Training on Ama Dablam

Simone Moro, Nima Rinji Sherpa, and Oswald Pereira have...
December 24, 2024
Close shot of Jost Kobuach

Kobusch Begins Everest Solo Winter Expedition

Twenty-four hours after winter officially began, Jost Kobusch moved...
December 23, 2024
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

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