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Karakorum 2019: K2, the Gasherbrums and Nanga Parbat

As monsoon season settles into the Himalaya, it's time...
June 12, 2019

Understanding Summer Weather in the Karakorum

Climbers often ask me about the best weather window...
June 11, 2019

Big Ice: Lautaro #2 – The Empire Hisses Back

"Lautaro 2019" is an expedition that took place in...
June 11, 2019

Everest May Actually Be Safer Than Ever

Chaos. Carnage. Walking over dead bodies. Corruption. Egos. We've...
June 11, 2019

Weekend Warm-up: Steve House Teaches Alpine Judgment

In the mountains, fitness is important, but wisdom is...
June 9, 2019

ExWeb’s Links of the Week

Here at ExWeb, when we’re not outdoors, we get...
June 8, 2019

Eight Dead Near Nanda Devi

The seven men and one woman missing on an...
June 7, 2019

A Guide’s Perspective on Everest

Everest was front-page material again this year, which tends...
June 6, 2019

Big Ice: Lautaro #1 – Donkeying Loads

"Lautaro 2019" is an expedition that took place in...
June 6, 2019

Crowds and Solitude on Kangchenjunga

Earlier this spring, 58 people reportedly summited Kangchenjunga. (Some...
June 6, 2019

Holecek & Hak: The Inside Story of Their New Route on Chamlang

In a season with plenty of bad news and...
June 4, 2019

Dealing with Wildlife: Crocodiles

Ironic, isn’t it? Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter --...
June 4, 2019

ExWeb’s Links of the Week

Here at ExWeb, when we’re not outdoors, we get...
June 2, 2019

Eight Climbers Missing near Nanda Devi East

Eight climbers led by experienced British Mountain Guide Martin...
June 1, 2019

Weekend Warm-up: Banff Festival Trailer

Every year, the trailer for the Banff Centre Mountain...
June 1, 2019

Summing Up the Himalayan Season

This spring's Himalayan season has put mountaineering back on...
May 30, 2019

Last Chance on Lhotse South Face

As the Himalayan climbing season wraps up, those who...
May 29, 2019
Server on Everest

Why ExWeb Crashed

The regular check-in call with Angela did not start...
May 29, 2019
Everest base Camp. Climbing the Seven Summits

Everest Epilogue: More Summits, Another Fatality

ExplorersWeb crashed Monday morning, leaving us unable to bring...
May 28, 2019

Updated: The Everest Backlash

Editor's Note: This story has been corrected to reflect...
May 27, 2019

ExWeb’s Links of the Week

Here at ExWeb, when we're not in the outdoors,...
May 26, 2019

Traffic Jams on Everest: Ethical or Not?

Elia Saikaly, one of the hundreds of clients on...
May 25, 2019

The Quiet Himalaya: A New Route on Chamlang

While Everest snags the headlines, the most remarkable climb...
May 25, 2019

Spring Himalaya, Updated: More Highlights, More Deaths

Despite a continual stream of summits on Everest and...
May 24, 2019