Mountaineering

Eric Gilbertson climbed Crestone Peak carrying loads of geological survey equipment to measure the summit’s true elevations. What he discovered changes how people will hike…

On August 13, Italian alpinist Luca Sinigaglia brought supplies to keep the Russian climber alive, but tragically died during his descent.

Nearly 100 Nepali mountains will be free to climb for 2 years — now you just have to get to them.

Every year, more climbers die trying to reach Mount Everest’s summit via the southern route through Nepal. A prominent alpinist says China’s northern side offers…

The ban against unsupported climbers on Mount Everest and other 8,000m peaks will not commence until after the bulk of the 2025 season.

Navigating Everest’s Khumbu Icefall is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Tour operators hope drones will help improve safety.

Before climbers arrive at Mount Everest each season, the ‘Icefall Doctors’ prepare the Khumbu Icefall for passage.

Without exemptions for seasonal rescue workers, Denali National Park will only have a skeleton SAR crew when the climbing season arrives this summer.

New rules from the Nepali government not only increase fees for Everest climbers — they may also require a guide for anyone ascending the mountain.

A guiding service offers a pricey drug therapy (that’s also illegal in professional sports) to get clients to the Everest summit more quickly and safely.…

How do you overcome 150mph winds, -40-degree cold, and a technical climbing route at extreme altitude without oxygen? Just ask Jost Kobusch.

Some alpinists scoffed at a German climber’s quest to ascend Mount Everest in winter. Now he’s closer than ever to reaching his goal.

2024 Piolet d’Or nominees include a Japanese team who perished during a first ascent of a Pakistan mountain last year.

Did you know that K2 is thought to have a curse against women? Or that Mt. Washington in New Hampshire is more dangerous, by sheer…