Shuffling the Records: Messner vs. Viesturs In a recent controversial move, Guinness World Records (GWR) has sparked a media storm by altering its record books, relegating Reinhold Messner‘s first-person achievement …
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In a truly sorrowful incident, we recount the unfortunate passing of Czech Climber Jan Ros, a valued member of a Czech alpine-style expedition venturing to the demanding Cholatse peak, where …
Kami Rita’s Record-Breaking Ascent In the world of mountaineering, one name stands tall quite literally. Kami Rita Sherpa a Nepali Sherpa guide has made history by becoming the first person …
Nestled amidst the towering peaks of the Himalayas where the air is thin and every step is a challenge Kami Rita Sherpa stands as a testament to human determination and …
Junko Tabei’s life was an inspiring tale of resilience, determination, and breaking societal norms. Born on September 22/1939 in Miharu, Fukushima Japan she grew up in a society where traditional …
Upon returning to Nepal, climbers who experienced the tragic on Shishapangma summit push are sharing their accounts, shedding light on the challenges they faced due to intense competition and its …
Anna Pfaff’s Remarkable Journey: Bouncing Back in the Himalayas Just one year ago, Anna Pfaff was confronted with the daunting challenge of losing six toes to frostbite, leaving her uncertain …
Meet Russian Climbers Alexey Lonchinsky and Yuri Koshelenko, the intrepid Russian mountaineers who have just written history by making the very first ascent of Rolwaling Kang Shar’s southeast buttress. These …
The 1953 German Austrian Nanga Parbat expedition represented a watershed moment in the annals of mountaineering. Under the leadership of Karl Herrligkoffer, this intrepid group embarked on the formidable challenge …
In the heart of the most treacherous peaks, where the air thins, and the landscape challenges the very essence of human determination, there exist individuals who redefine the limits of …