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Cholatse.

Avalanche on Cholatse; Babanov and Team Abandon Climb

A major avalanche struck the approach to 6,440m Cholatse...
November 6, 2025
Two climbers squat at the rocky base camp and sort out oa maze of blue climbing rope.

K2: Climbers Cling to Hope For Another Day or Two

The jet stream continues to hit the upper slopes...
August 5, 2025
Close shot of Murad Sadpara with a baclava on his head and an open dawn jacket

Pakistani Climber Fatally Hit by Rock on Broad Peak

Murad Sadpara of Pakistan died yesterday on Broad Peak...
August 12, 2024
killer whales just below the ocean surface

Shark-Eating Orcas Strike Again in First Confirmed Solo Kill

If you’re a shark in Indian Ocean coastal waters...
March 4, 2024
horn shark egg

Natural Wonders: Weirdest Animal Eggs

Last May, a young woman came across an alien-like...
January 16, 2024
The climbers and a person from the outfitting company unfold an expedition banner.

Simon Messner and Martin Sieberer En Route to Unclimbed Karakoram 7,000’er

Yermanendu Kangri, one of the highest unclimbed peaks on...
June 27, 2023