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It might be bougie, but it may be better than having more people on the mountain
These guys made a mountain bike video in Cairngorms National Park in Scotland—in the dead of winter.
Instead of making Sherpas carry ropes and hardware over the dangerous Khumbu Icefall, helicopters are now doing it
Attempting the Hardrock 100 in winter—with avalanche danger, buried trails, no aid stations—is almost unthinkable
Research shows that higher temperatures around the world’s tallest peak are thawing its glaciers, which could spell doom for villages in the Khumbu Valley
A California kid’s plan to attempt the highest mountain in the world is raising concern among some in the alpine community
A new documentary tells the other side of the growing labor dispute at the top of the world
Petra Winkes lives in a small town in Holland—far from the mountains that she always dreamed of climbing.
After two years of unimaginable tragedy, everyone from outfitters and Sherpas to would-be climbers and the Nepalese government is questioning the future of commercial mountaineering. And then there’s Morton, a veteran guide who spent the past year asking: What happens when you try to leave the world’s most lucrative mountain forever?
Two experienced mountaineers want to show the world what it really takes to climb the world’s highest mountain—and capture the whole thing on Snapchat
As a three-time Everest summiter, I'd like to see new regulations put in place to improve the climbing experience for everyone on the mountain
After deadly disasters on the world’s highest peak the past two years, demand for climbing Everest is low and some mountain guides are taking the season off. But there are still hundreds of climbers making their way to Base Camp right now.
You’ve probably never heard of the Ecuadorian, but he’s behind the force behind the speed records on some of the world’s highest peaks
Insider tips on conquering Aspen’s hottest event
Stock your physical and digital library with these must-read and must-see works that capture the fun, danger, and beauty of the cold.
A team of four women will attempt to climb up and ski down one of North America’s toughest peaks this spring
Rising temperatures are increasing rockfall danger, and alpinists are already starting to see the new risks
A painstaking reproduction of the boots George Mallory wore in 1924
Aiming to summit some peaks in the new year? We can help get you outfitted.
Achieve the endurance of a distance runner, the grit of a climber, and the skills of a slalom racer
The first full-length mountain film to be shot entirely in 4K is no gimmick: it's a game changer for high-action, small-budget productions
Cycling and track athletes cause a stir when they're caught cheating—but in smaller (and less well-funded) arenas, others may be getting away with it
The country’s high-altitude workers have traditionally worked for paying clients and western guides. But a new generation is pushing the boundaries.
A 73-year-old American man is heading to the Himalayas for an unusual opportunity: getting a shot at a peak no one has ever climbed before
Be thoughtful, don't go at it alone, and do it all
What would a ban on inexperienced climbers look like? And who would be affected?
You've seen the images from Everest Base Camp and Kathmandu, but one village was hit so hard that it ceased to exist altogether. Half the population was buried. The others had to find a way out. This is their story.
As she prepared to attempt the first ski descent of Makalu, DesLauriers began feeling sick. She faced a dilemma: continue or descend? Making the right choice may have saved her life.
After a good weather window disappeared, the team waits for another in their attempt to make the first ski descent of Makalu.
Mountaineer Hilaree O’Neill hiked to the base of Makalu, the world’s fifth highest peak, with her two young sons in tow
The complicated relationship between high altitude workers and Western climbers is on display in ‘Sherpa’
The team attempting the first ski descent of Makalu finally gets a chance to play in the snow
The data behind elite performances
One of the best climbers of her generation points her skis down 27,766-foot Makalu
The filmmakers behind Reel Rock talk Alex Honnold’s early years, the Dawn Wall feature documentary, and what makes a good movie
As the team attempting the first ski descent of Makalu prepares to ascend, they first perform an ancient ritual
After a long and wet week, the team attempting to ski the world’s fifth-highest peak has made it to the base of Makalu
The five elite athletes on the team share their first-descent plans and expedition concerns
It depends who you ask. But I just can't wrap my brain around sending a child up the highest mountain in the world.
Does the catastrophe that gave us 'Into Thin Air' still have the power to captivate? We talk to the cast and crew of the new movie 'Everest' about making an adventure epic roar to life for a new generation.
With a blockbuster film about the deadly storm in the works, we spoke with one of the climbers who made it out alive about the tragedy
Put a number on your mountain skills
Google's virtual climbing projects are getting most of the press, but Mammut beat them to the punch—by nearly a year
A category of gear that came into being in the late 1960s as more and more skiers ventured beyond resort boundaries.
The "Swiss Machine" is halfway through an undertaking to summit 82 peaks across Western Europe in 80 days. How’s he holding up?
After winning the coveted audience award at Sundance, the documentary 'Meru' is getting a nationwide theatrical release next month. How did a climbing movie break through with mainstream audiences? Credit the incredible story at its center: a tale of tragedy, family, friendship, risk, and the redemptive power of suffering.
Pro adventurer dads share their suggestions. (Hint: Rooftop tents, not ties.)
SafeSide marries common sense and cutting-edge technology, giving adventurers and their families a little peace of mind.
This year’s Mountainfilm festival is dominated by feature-length climbing documentaries. The rise of these movies isn’t coincidence.
Meet the Dorais brothers—a pair of ski mountaineers, ER docs, and family men whose toughest battle is being fought far away from the mountains
It's technically allowed, but it may be nearly impossible.
Though the Tibetan side is closed to climbers, at least one team is considering a climb up the southern side of Everest
Chinese announce that Everest and all other mountains in Tibet are closed for the season
The veteran climber explains the decision to close Everest's north side to climbers, and how teams are working through the aftermath of the earthquake
Rule number one: Find organizations that are genuinely making a difference. These 10 grassroots non-profits, focusing on long-term reconstruction, are a good place to start.
Our anonymous survey results are in. These are the genuine horrors and joys of leading strangers into the wild.
Across the Web, the Silicon Valley executive has been recognized for his role in bringing Street View to Everest and his other accomplishments at Google. Here, two close friends recall the spontaneity and energy that made him so endearing.
In a remarkable rescue effort, helicopter pilots ferried dozens of climbers to safety from Camps I and II. Meanwhile, reports continue to come in from other Himalayan peaks—including Makalu and Annapurna—that were hit by powerful avalanches.
Two German climbers capture the horrific scene at Base Camp as it unfolds
We broke down the cost of a hypothetical expedition to find out what exactly you get for the roughly $60,000 it takes to get to the roof of the world.
High-altitude workers put everything on the line, hauling climbers’ gear up and down the mountain, and aren’t compensated fairly. Their lives are worth more.
Last year’s avalanche reignited a debate about the complicated role of helicopters in getting gear up the mountain and mitigating the danger to Sherpa. Outfitters weigh in on whether more helicopters will make Everest safer or even more dangerous.
Why is the roof of the world covered in our shit? Lots of reasons, but it might come down to common laziness.
Base Camp ER founder Luanne Freer talks triage, altitude illness, and body recovery.
The avalanche that effectively closed Everest last spring hasn't stopped crowds of climbers from flocking to Base Camp. These are the stories that will define another controversial season.
Before 'Into Thin Air,' the firsthand report on the 1996 Everest disaster, became a best-selling book, it was an Outside story. Now it's been immortalized as an opera.
A new study shows that climbing teams from countries with rigid social structures are more likely to summit Himalaya mountains—but also more likely to die trying. Can the data predict summit success?
A purpose-made shoe for your next (or first) FKT
With warp-speed ascents that include the Matterhorn (1:56) and Denali (9:43), ultrarunner turned alpinist Kilian Jornet Burgada is the king of the endurance world's latest obsession: fastest known times. And now he plans to run up Everest.
Almost 50 years ago, a superstorm on Denali created one of the worst—and most mysterious—climbing disasters in America’s history. Now an author with a very personal connection to the tragedy hopes to find some truth.
With 45 successful summits, this season on K2 seems too serendipitous to be true. But safely conquering the mountain took grueling amounts of work and skill, too.
Physical challenges help kids rise to life's challenges, as unpredictable and varied as they might be
The true story of the mountain's most horrific day, the Sherpas who paid the price, and the aftershocks that will change the mountain forever
Landing easy money to pay for adventure is a thing of the past. Now athletes must perfect the art of low-cost, high-risk expeditions to access the world’s remotest corners, and young mountaineer Ed Farrelly is leading the charge.
Climbers typically have little understanding of basic training principles. And changing that will unleash a whole new breed of alpine expert.
In the worst disaster in decades, on one of the country's most iconic peaks, two guides and four clients go missing and are presumed dead—leaving a climbing community searching for clues.