Two years ago we reported that the fee to climb K2 had increased for the first time in two decades and at the time it was seen as a reasonable …
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Towards the end of the Karakoram climbing season, British alpinist Tom Livingstone and Slovenia’s Ales Cesen achieved an incredible feat by establishing a brand-new route on the West Ridge of …
On July 28 four brave French climbers accomplished the remarkable feat of summiting K2 the worlds second-highest peak, without the aid of backup oxygen. Among them was Benjamin Vedrines who …
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Swiss Duo Completes Epic Adventure: Climbing and Paragliding All 82 of the 4,000-Meter Peaks in the Alps
Swiss paraglider Chrigel Maurer and mountain guide Peter von Känel have completed an extraordinary adventure, climbing all 82 of the 4,000-meter peaks in the Alps in just 51 days. What …
Bad conditions thwarted two seasoned alpinists in their daring attempt to establish a new alpine-style route in Pakistan. “Trivor will keep its secrets; we could not reach the summit,” wrote …
MOUNTAINEER
Andrea Sansone and Andrew Hamilton have etched their names into Colorado’s mountain history with a remarkable feat
On July 15th, they have achieved a new co-ed supported fastest known time (FKT) by winning all 58 of the state’s peaks towering over 14,000 feet in just 12 days, …
As we roll into the latter half of April, there’s a surprising development – no climbers have reached the higher camps on Everest yet. This delay is causing some tension, …
SKI EXPEDITION
Polish Duo to Ascend Kangchenjunga and Makalu Without Oxygen, Followed by Ski Descent
Two Climbers from Poland, are gearing up to address the mighty peaks “Kangchenjunga and Makalu”. What sets their expedition apart? They’re choosing to climb these giant mountains without the aid …
Every climbing season, a dedicated team of doctors stations themselves at Emergency Clinics Everest Base Camp, not to conquer the summit, but to provide essential medical care at the Everest …
As the mountaineering season unfolds in the majestic Himalayas, the Icefall Doctors diligently begin their work on the treacherous terrain of Everest’s customary path. Alongside them, numerous Sherpas from Nepal …