Winter 8000ers

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
Gasherbrum I.

A Summary of Past Winter Expeditions on Gasherbrum I

Gasherbrum I, or Hidden Peak, lies in the Karakoram...
December 15, 2023
Denis looks to the evening sun, with a climbing rope around his shoulders.

Urubko Confirms Winter Gasherbrum I

Finally, Denis Urubko has confirmed that he will set...
December 15, 2023
Two climbers in red on the rocky summit of a mainly snowy peak, the long valley behind them.

Mattia Conte Joins Alex Txikon on Winter Annapurna

Alex Txikon is currently hiking in to winter Annapurna. The...
December 6, 2023
Denis looks to the evening sun, with a climbing rope around his shoulders.

Urubko Wants to Climb Winter Gasherbrum I, But New Fees May Stop Him

During a lecture in a small mountain club in...
November 22, 2023
Close shot of txikon in dim light, with Ama Dablam rising behind him under a mauve sky.

Winter Preview: Txikon to Annapurna, Urubko Trains For Mystery Goal

Three weeks before the beginning of the winter climbing...
November 9, 2023
Jost Kobusch in full expedition gear on his 2019 attempt.

Jost Kobusch is About to Begin Soloing Winter Denali: ‘I’m Looking Forward to Suffering’

Jost Kobusch is about to begin his attempt to...
February 1, 2023
a tent and a chorten on snowy ground, and the wind-swept Dhaulagiri face behind.

David Goettler: ‘We Must be Patient’

Today, David Goettler spoke to ExplorersWeb about his attempt...
January 31, 2023
Dhaulagiri in the sun, a tiny figure of a climber on the glacier below.

It’s Over on Winter Dhaulagiri

Continued high winds and coming snow have killed the...
January 21, 2023
David Goettler trains near Dhaulagiri.

Bodies Found Near Dhaulagiri

"We found two dead bodies at the French Pass,"...
January 18, 2023
Barmase on a hard snow slop in a bluebird day, roped up with Goettler seen lower down.

Winter Dhaulagiri: ‘It’s Not About Style, But About Respect’

Out of three winter expeditions this season, only one...
January 13, 2023
Climbers facing snowy Manaslu in a sunny day.

For Some, Txikon’s Manaslu ‘First’ Claim Detracts From Excellent Climb

Basque climber Alex Txikon and Nepalis Chhepal Sherpa, Tenjen...
January 12, 2023
Gelje and Adriana in Base Camp, their faces smeared with flour from the puja ceremony.

Cho Oyu Team Retreats to Kathmandu; ‘May’ Return in Three Weeks

The last we heard from the Cho Oyu climbers,...
January 10, 2023
climber on the rocky summit of Manaslu

Alex Txikon: ‘Manaslu Was More Dangerous Than I Expected’

On Saturday morning, we sent Alex Txikon some questions...
January 9, 2023
climbers on a snow slope, Manaslu summit swept by winds in background.

Details on Manaslu O2, Cho Oyu Team Back in Kathmandu

Alex Txikon and the Nepali team flew back to...
January 7, 2023
Alex Txikon smiles, tired, in pitch black night.

Manaslu Summiters Safely Down

Alex Txikon and the six Nepalis returned safely to...
January 7, 2023

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