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Big Ice: Lautaro #3 – Expedition Erotica

"Lautaro 2019" is an expedition that took place in...
June 17, 2019

In Vietnam’s Green Hell

The air is so thick that you can hardly...
June 17, 2019

ExWeb’s Links of the Week

Here at ExWeb, when we’re not outdoors, we get...
June 16, 2019

Weekend Warm-Up: Of Choss & Lions

Big wall climber Alex Honnold joins forces with friends...
June 15, 2019

Retracing the First Human Migration

In 2013, writer Paul Salopek set out on an...
June 14, 2019

A Medical Perspective on Everest

By Dr. Leo Montejo Few have looked medically at the...
June 13, 2019

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