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Dhaulagiri summit ridge and the traverse below.

Dhaulagiri: Five Climbers Missing After Summit Push

After two team members summited on October 5, a...
October 7, 2024
The mountain under perfect blue sky, with the north face rather dry.

Americans Abort Attempt to Ski Everest’s Hornbein Couloir

The U.S. expedition aiming to film a ski descent...
October 6, 2024
the climbers with gear and helmets still on at an aerport

Ukrainian Piolet D’Or Pair To Attempt New Route on Makalu

Some days ago, we wondered about the identities of...
October 6, 2024
Greg Mortimer kneeling on the summit of Everest.

Adventure Links of the Week 

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
October 6, 2024
Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners.

Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak Rescued!

Climbers Iker and Eneko Pou have just informed ExplorerWeb...
October 5, 2024
Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners.

Update: Efforts To Rescue Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak Fail on Saturday

Search and rescue efforts on 6,974m Chaukhamba III in...
October 5, 2024
Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners.

Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak Reported Missing In Garhwal Himalaya

Elite alpinists Fay Manners of the UK and Michelle...
October 5, 2024
A boy chops wood in northern Russia

Weekend Warm-Up: One Day in the Coldest Village on Earth

The potentially life-sapping cold of continental Siberia requires a...
October 5, 2024
A line of trekkers on a snowed-up trail

Nepal Trekking Warning: Expect Loads of Snow

"Should I cancel my trip to Nepal?" Hikers around...
October 5, 2024
sunken treasure ship, covered in marine growth

The 40-Year Battle Over Who Owns the World’s Most Valuable Shipwreck

The Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague will...
October 4, 2024
Two Sherpa climbers in yellow dawn suits hold a batter of the flat, snowy summit of Cho Oyu

Rope Fixers Summit Cho Oyu

The Sherpa rope-fixing team summited Cho Oyu today. Clients...
October 4, 2024
portrait of Mingma G.

Mingma G Becomes the First Nepali to Climb All 14 8,000’ers Without O2

A group of at least 11 climbers summited Shisha...
October 4, 2024
Tracee Metcalfe's tracking map on Shisha Pangma

Shisha Pangma Update: Climbers Approaching Summit

Mingma G and at least some of his team...
October 4, 2024
Mingma G standing in a very foggy day with sunglasses and balaclava over his face, not recognizable

A High Risk Summit Push Underway on Shisha Pangma

It's happening again. At least one of the four...
October 3, 2024
The climbers shake hands on a snowy, flat summit

Japanese Teams Tackle Exciting Routes in the Himalaya

Several small Japanese teams are currently in Nepal, leading...
October 3, 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
man climbing skyscraper

Seb Bouin Free Solos Skyscraper With ‘French Spider-Man’ Alain Robert

“We’re trying to awaken minds with a bold gesture,”...
October 3, 2024
avalanche thundering down mountain

Huge Avalanche Study Shows That Swift Rescue Remains Key to Survival

In 1981, today’s most-pervasive avalanche rescue technology only existed...
October 2, 2024
Sang-E-Marmar in the Batura Muztagh, from the southeast.

Sang-E-Marmar: A Recent Attempt on a Forgotten Gem

At the end of September, a Polish party called...
October 2, 2024
A line of tracks up a snow ramp and a climber at the bottom of it.

Bielecki and Rousseau Bag Two Pakistan First Ascents

Adam Bielecki of Poland and Louis Rousseau of Canada...
October 2, 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
green tent on a barren mound

Sleeping Men Have Terrifying Close Call With Polar Bear

Some Inuit men were on a fall caribou hunt...
October 1, 2024
A climber shovels snow away from the gate of a tent in a snow-covered Base Camp

Storm Jeopardizes French Attempt on Jannu East

Last week's intense snowstorm in the Himalaya has caused...
October 1, 2024
The Matterhorn Glacier trail.

Switzerland and Italy Redraw Border Due to Melting Glaciers

Parts of the 744km-long Swiss-Italian border have always followed...
October 1, 2024