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A Record 885 Atop Everest in May

It's official: Lists from Nepal and China jointly add...
June 20, 2019

Polar Travel Tips: Hand and Foot Care in the Cold

At -20°C, the world is pretty normal. It's just...
June 19, 2019

Karakorum Update: Will There Also Be Traffic Jams on K2?

Deep snow on the Baltoro Glacier has slowed teams...
June 18, 2019

Hindu Kush: 6 Rescued, 1 Dead

Six of the seven climbers hit by an avalanche...
June 18, 2019

More Karakorum Drama Unfolding

In addition to the avalanche that struck an Italian...
June 17, 2019

Avalanche Hits Italian Expedition in the Hindu Kush

An avalanche has struck an Italian expedition in Pakistan's...
June 17, 2019

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