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Finalists of 2025 Banff Mountain Book Competition Announced

The 29 finalists in the 2025 Banff Mountain Book...
September 20, 2025
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Russians Attempting New Route on the SW Face of Manaslu

While crowds queue on the fixed ropes of Manaslu's...
September 19, 2025
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Tibet: Cho Oyu Climbers Get Green Light, But Shisha Pangma Cancelled

For the first time in years, expeditions were planned...
September 19, 2025
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When ChatGPT Plans Your Trek: A Cautionary Tale from Kyrgyzstan

Every year, mountain rescue teams from the Rockies to...
September 19, 2025
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Video: Retracing the Original Footsteps Along Japan’s Hardest Hiking Route

BY WILL BRENDZA Once upon a time, there was a...
September 19, 2025
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Tyler Andrews May Attempt Everest FKT Next Week

American runner Tyler Andrews is on his way to...
September 18, 2025