Piolets d'Or Announces the "Significant Ascents" of 2023
This list of 68 climbs is effectively a "long list" used to select nominees of the prestigious alpine award.
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Running the High Road: The Advent of Distance Running in Ladakh
Very few places on Earth can produce athletes with the physical capacity of Ladakhis. Coupled with great ambition, they hold
One Indian Woman's Climbing Journey: Battling Social Stereotypes
For five years, Prerna Dangi perfected her climbing, whilst dealing with frequent issues of body image and gender bias in India.
Colin O'Brady Profile: Explorers Grand Slam World Record Holder
Raised in Portland Oregon, Colin has faced real challenges in life, such as being told he might not be able to walk again. However, Colin’s never say die attitude only spurs him on to achieve more.
Everest ER: Medicine at the Top of the World
With all the stories about people getting injured, and even dying while climbing Everest, it’s not often you hear
Hansjörg Auer: No Turning Back
“There is only one person you will have to bear for the rest of your life: yourself. That’s why being alone is so difficult. Even in the mountains, and not just because of safety. Being alone strips you naked, it makes you understand who you are, what is your value, the things that matter in life”.
Exclusive: Interview with Lakpa Tsheri Sherpa, of The Ultimate Descent
“People always asked me if I was scared. If I’m scared, maybe that means I don’t have confidence.
The Psychology of Summiting Everest
Being the first is important for many Everest aspirants, but unless you come from South Sudan, it is very hard to be the first of a nation. So what’s left?
Japanese Climber Nobukazu Kuriki, 35, Dies on Everest
While moving down from Camp III to Camp II on Everest, Nobukazu Kuriki went missing after sending a radio message
Hon Hon Hon! French Gang Twirl Their Moustaches While Climbing Nuptse South Face
French alpinists Ben Guigonnet, Fred Degoulet and Hélias Millerioux call themselves Le Gang des Moustaches. United by their facial hair,
First (Solo!) Ascent of Nangpai Gosum II by Jost Kobusch
The world’s fourth highest unclimbed peak has just been climbed by German wunderkind Jost Kobusch. Mountaineering lore is populated
EOFT is Back With 7 of the Year’s Best Adventure Films
The European Outdoor Film Tour or EOFT for those in the know, Europe’s largest outdoor film event is playing
Himalayan Database Soon to be Available Online for Free
Miss Elizabeth Hawley started recording information about ascents in the Himalayas in 1963. Today her records are the most complete