Mountaineering

Jaw-Dropping Ski Descent Headlines Banff’s 50th Mountain Film and Book Festival

This year’s festival is dominated by female achievements in the mountains, including Christina Lustenberger’s incredible ski descent of the Karakoram’s Great Trango Tower.

Written by Jayme Moye October 29, 2025

Colorado Loses One 14er & Gains Another After Scientific Assessment

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…

Written by Will Brendza October 17, 2025

Rescue Called Off for Woman Stranded With Broken Leg for 11 Days on Himalayan Peak

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

Written by Kris Annapurna August 25, 2025

As Everest Costs Rise, Nepal Waives Fees for 97 Far-Flung Peaks

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

Written by Andrew McLemore August 12, 2025

French Alpinist Becomes First to Ski — And Climb — All 4,000m Peaks in the Alps

The project to climb and ski each peak has included 20 first descents, along with the advanced mountaineering skills needed to reach the summits.

Written by Bergen Tjossem June 23, 2025

Adrian Ballinger Argues for Sweeping Change on Everest: Nepal-Side Summits Are Becoming ‘Unethical’

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…

Written by Andrew McLemore May 08, 2025

Mount Everest Ban of Unsupported Climbers Won’t Affect 2025 Season

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

Written by Angela Benavides March 28, 2025

High-Tech Sherpa Scout: Drones Deployed on Everest

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

Written by Andrew McLemore March 19, 2025

‘Icefall Doctors’ Embark on Mount Everest’s Most Dangerous Job

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

Written by Angela Benavides March 11, 2025

Denali Rescue Team Reduced to 6 After Trump Hiring Freeze

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

Written by Angela Benavides February 13, 2025

New Rules on Everest: Officials May Ban Unsupported Attempts and Require Guides

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

Written by Angela Benavides January 24, 2025

Climbing on Drugs? Everest Clients Pay $154K for High-Altitude Therapy

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.…

Written by Angela Benavides January 14, 2025

‘Art of Survival’: Alpinist Finds Zen in Extreme Danger

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

Written by Andrew McLemore January 09, 2025

My Favorite Ice Climbing Gear for Alaskan Epics

I’ve been chasing frozen formations in Alaska for decades. Here is my list of favorite ice climbing gear for the big routes in the 49th…

Written by Seiji Ishii January 02, 2025

Alone on Everest, Alpinist Sets Frigid, Improbable Record

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.

Written by Andrew McLemore and Angela Benavides December 31, 2024

The Oscars of Mountaineering: Piolets d’Or Celebrates Climbers’ Raddest Feats

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

Written by Angela Benavides and Andrew McLemore December 09, 2024

The Rescue That Changed SAR and Prosthetics Forever: Watch ‘109 Below’

‘109 Below’ chronicles the 1982 rescue of Hugh Herr from Mount Washington and all the tragedy and triumphs it produced.

Written by Seiji Ishii October 24, 2024

Sherpa Climbers Score Bevy of Himalayan Records in One Week

Nepal celebrated the achievements of several Sherpa climbers who set new records on the world’s 14 highest mountains.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 17, 2024

Mallory Climbing Partner Andrew Irvine’s Partial Remains Found on Everest After 100 Years

A National Geographic expedition with Jimmy Chin found remains believed to be from one of the most famous Everest expeditions.

Written by Andrew McLemore and Angela Benavides October 11, 2024

Tracee Metcalfe Becomes First U.S. Woman to Climb the World’s Highest Peaks

On October 4, 2024, Tracee Metcalfe of Vail, Colo., became the first U.S. woman to climb all of the world’s 8,000m peaks.

Written by Angela Benavides October 08, 2024

Nepalis Block Flights to Manaslu Over Lack of Medical Access

While foreign tourists easily come and go in helicopters, locals are often refused flights — even for emergency medical attention.

Written by Angela Benavides September 26, 2024

Mount Rainier’s Melting Summit Exposes New Highest Point

A mountaineer and MIT-trained engineer is on a mission for the American Alpine Club to study climate change’s impact on Washington mountains.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 17, 2024

Kilian Jornet’s ‘Alpine Connections’ Project Is One of the Most Eye-Opening Expeditions Ever

Kilian Jornet hopes to benefit medical science and climate advocacy with his latest, jaw-dropping objective.

Written by Craig Randall August 21, 2024

Huge Drones Will Remove Trash on Mount Everest

Huge DJI drones will remove trash from the higher slopes of Mount Everest during the spring 2025 climbing season.

Written by Seiji Ishii August 16, 2024

Colorado Couple Climbs 58 Mountains in New Joint Record

Andrea Sansone and Andrew Hamilton established a joint FKT by summiting 58 Colorado 14,000-foot peaks in 12-plus days.

Written by Eszter Horanyi July 22, 2024

Body of US Climber Recovered After 22 Years on Mountain

As climate change melts mountains around the world, the bodies of climbers lost for decades are appearing more frequently.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 10, 2024

The World’s 10 Most Dangerous Mountains

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…

Written by Andrew McLemore June 07, 2024

Harrowing Rescues High on Denali: 2 Climbers Saved, Deceased Climber Identified

One member of the three-person climbing team managed to survive in an ice cave for 2 days until rescuers could reach him.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 03, 2024

New York Times Article Alleges Nims Purja Sexually Assaulted Fellow Climbers; Purja Responds

Today, the New York Times published a revealing investigative article on the alleged sexual misconduct of Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja.

Written by Angela Benavides May 31, 2024

Historic First Descent on Great Trango Tower: The Exclusive Story

Great Trango Tower in Pakistan has long been revered among rock climbers for its extreme conditions and incredible appearance. We spoke with three skiers who…

Written by Will Brendza May 30, 2024

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