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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Has Everest’s famous Hillary Step Collapsed or Not?
The most prominent feature of Mt. Everest, named after Sir Edmund Hillary, has allegedly been destroyed.
Snapchatting Climbers Return to Everest
Mountaineers Cory Richards and Adrian Ballinger are back on Everest. Armed with Snapchat and a whole lot of experience, the
Top American Climbers Lobby Congress to Preserve National Monuments
The battle over public lands rages on. A recent Executive Order from President Trump calls for the review of 27
Save the Vaquita: A Call to Action
The vaquita—a species of porpoise only found in the Northern Gulf of California—is in serious trouble. According to
New Ultimate Direction FKT Grants Awarded
FKTs—fastest known times—are the holy grail for elite endurance athletes these days. To set a speed record running
Everest Circus Begins Again
The world’s highest mountain is once again open for business. The 2017 season has already seen tragedy and controversy
Taylor Steele’s Latest, Proximity: Creating a Longer Lifespan For Surf Films?
Fighting back against the webisode culture, this legendary filmmaker has brought together some of the world’s most talented—and
Ueli Steck: The Carpenter Who Climbed Mountains
Ueli Steck, who died in Nepal on April 30, was probably this generation’s greatest alpinist. A goal like the
BREAKING NEWS: Ueli Steck Dies on Everest
World-famous Swiss alpinist Ueli Steck was killed in a climbing accident on the Nuptse face in the Khumbu region, while
One-legged IronMan: “Sometimes you gotta sweat blood.. and tears”
Three years ago, Charlie Lewis hobbled out of hospital leaving his right leg behind on the operating table. Today, the
Ueli Steck Heading Back to Everest with Big Plans
The “Swiss Machine” Ueli Steck is one of the world's best alpinists alive today. He has already climbed
Repeal of Alaska Hunting Restrictions Provokes Outcry Among Environmentalists
The Senate and House have both voted to repeal “predator control” hunting restrictions in Alaska enacted during President Obama’s