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A helicopter search spotted five bodies in avalanche debris
There's been limited research on the risks kids face in thin air, which means parents and guides have to make some tough decisions
When Wui Kin Chin collapsed high on the deadliest mountain in the world, he urgently needed a rescue. Instead, he sat alone at 24,000 feet for more than 40 hours.
When we say “Everest is crowded,” this is what we mean
It's the third death of the Everest climbing season
The Seven Summit Treks guide has reached the peak of the world's highest mountain for a 23rd time
Five years after he famously Facebooked his way to rescue from a Himalayan crevasse, scientist and climber John All is back on Mount Everest, looking for answers about how global warming is affecting the highest peaks on earth
Hailing from Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, four female climbers are attempting to summit Everest—three of them for the first time
Twenty percent of climbers on the world's highest peak this season are women
Cell phone photos show that Jess Roskelley, Hansjörg Auer, and David Lama reached the summit but died on the descent
But the everyday athlete can learn a thing or two from him
They were three of the world’s best climbers. Here are the remembrances from those who knew them best.
Whether with selection, expertise, or free beer, these are the brick-and-mortar stores doing it best
David Lama, Jess Roskelley, and Hansjörg Auer had been attempting a difficult route up Howse Peak in the Canadian Rockies when they got hit by a massive slide earlier this week
Before his controversy-plagued doubled ascent in 2017, the Spanish ultra star deployed the latest altitude science to speed his high-altitude adaptation
After nearly dying while summiting Lunag Ri three years ago, Anker is still tackling tricky sends
In July, a group of Afghan women set out to climb 24,580-foot Mount Noshaq, their country's highest mountain. No Afghan woman had ever reached the summit, and many challenges stood in their way, from hostile Afghan men who think that women shouldn't exercise, to the terrorist attack in a district near the peak two days before the climb began. This is their story.
From Kathmandu to the top of the world, here’s an overview of the most popular route to Everest’s summit
In the upcoming film 'Voices of Fear,' from Montage Productions, adventure athletes reflect on their own relationships with this emotion
The ski mountaineer was known for her relentless summits of the world’s toughest mountains. But the best thing she did for her career was take a break.
The bodies of Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard have been located after 14 days of searching
‘Troll Wall,’ from Salomon TV, documents Kilian Jornet’s first ski descent of the Fiva route in Norway’s Romsdalen Valley
In his new book, Mark Synnott offers a personal history of climbing, including a tense but revealing expedition to Pakistan with legendary climber Alex Lowe
Sometimes dying in the mountains is just the luck of the draw
Four books that come highly recommended from one of America's most prolific mountaineers
From California to Ecuador, here's how to spend a couple of days in the backcountry while a guide leads the way
The ski mountaineer takes a no-frills approach to prepare for the world’s hardest descents
Cody Townsend announced that he’ll attempt to ski all the lines laid out in ‘Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America’
After decades of film skiing, he caught the ski mountaineering bug
‘Climbing Giants,’ from Red Carpet Producciones, features runner Bárbara Koch summiting Misti and Chachani, two volcanoes in Peru
Take our advice and don't become a statistic
Everything you need to know about the international big-mountain competition
This short video from David Lama features footage of the mountaineer on the first ascent of Lunag Ri, a 22,660-foot peak in the Himalayas
Some of the world's most passionate athletes are high pointers, climbers who will do anything to reach the tallest point in every state, county, or whatever other designation they can dream up. A lot of those peaks aren't so tall—like Delaware's 447.85-foot Ebright Azimuth—but there's plenty of challenge in this quest. Just ask John Mitchler, who had knocked off everything on his dream list except the tallest spot in a remote U.S. territory: Agrihan.
Designed for hut trips to sidecountry adventures and everything in between, here are our favorite snow-sports packs
We know that cognitive function is impaired at high altitude, but it’s not entirely clear why
Focus on fit, insulation, and fancy extras (or lack thereof)
This is the trailer for 'Range of Mystery,' which features three snowboarders as they search for a legendary peak in the Himalayas.
The mountain has gotten even further out of reach for everyone except the very wealthiest. Meanwhile, the guiding industry is rife with corruption.
The filmmaker and photographer shares his wisdom on how to capture a great shot
Well-thought-out rain gear from a proven manufacturer
The North Face sent six of its climbers to the Wolf’s Jaw massif in the Queen Maud Land territory in search of first ascents
Don't let cold temperatures prevent you from getting out there
This trailer for the upcoming film, Janhukot, follows three British mountaineers as they try to summit the film’s namesake peak
Parisi tackled three of the Seven Summits this year, and now she's a few steps closer to likely becoming the first publicly transgender person to complete the famous challenge
This is the jacket I most frequently pull out of my closet for winter activities
In Lowe's final interview with a journalist, the legendary climber reflected on risk and what a climb was really worth
Falls put 3,000 climbers a year in hospital, costing more than $20 million, according to a new study
These organizations want to help you tick that big once-in-a-lifetime trip off your list
Lightheaded or feeling woozy? Trekking companies are convincing tourists it's an emergency and making tens of thousands off the insurance claims.
The true story of a daring rescue on one of the Himalayas' most notorious peaks
Exposure to extreme environments can change our DNA. Everest climbers—and their twins—are the perfect study subjects.
Despite nearby Taliban attacks, the 24-year-old reached the top of 24,580-foot Mount Noshaq—the first woman from her country ever to do so
From a burly titanium option to one that collapses when not in use
Summit fever, a lack of mountaineering skills, and the allure of social media are leading to serious accidents on the lower 48's highest peak. Can anything be done to stop the injuries and deaths?
‘Annapurna One’ features a team of mountaineers making a summit attempt at Annapurna.
Lucy Walker was the first woman to summit the Matterhorn and the Eiger—in a billowing dress—but she nearly vanished from history
Alexander Gukov's partner, Sergey Glazunov, fell to his death while rappelling from the 23,442-foot Latok I in Pakistan.
Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel made history on Sunday, July 22, by completing the first ski descent of K2.
The Polish mountaineer made history on July 22 when he descended the world's most dangerous mountain on skis
After falling off a 100-foot cliff and surviving for 36 hours high on the mountain, Scottish climber Rick Allen was found alive.
Most of mountaineering's teachers are white, but one group wants to change that through new hands-on workshops
The Spanish ultra-athlete has spent the past decade crushing a generation of elite rivals and redefining the limits of human endurance. But when he notched back-to-back speed ascents of Everest in 2017, critics pounced on the claims.
The books and other time killers climbers take with them on expeditions (just in case they get stuck in their tent for a while)
A new collaboration with The North Face will offer programs to earn badges in outdoor skills like backpacking, rock climbing, and trail running
It's smaller and lighter than its predecessor but still ready to handle the toughest high-alpine conditions
Summiting the world's tallest peak puts humans through some of the most extreme conditions on the planet
Loved By All from Sherpas Cinema and Thule follows Apa Sherpa who is known for having summitted Everest a total of 21 times.
First he broke his neck. Then he climbed the Seven Summits faster than anyone before.
Filmmaker Elia Saikaly has made a number of films chronicling his experiences on Everest, this is his latest Everest: The Summit Climb.
Top-reviewed journals, manuals, and field guides that go deep on the subject of survival
Or not climbing one, whatever you want to do
The simple silk cocoon is a key piece of four-season gear
Even if you’re not planning on climbing Denali, you can still learn some backcountry best practices from these mountaineering incidents
In 2017, she became the first woman to descend all 90 ski lines in 'The Chuting Gallery.' She shouldn't have to defend her accomplishment, but she will.
Lam Babu Sherpa disappeared on the descent after he was left behind by teammates
The Nepalese government doesn't want guides to talk about it, but we've seen the photos.
It was part of a marketing ploy for a new cryptocurrency