Mountaineering

Higher Than Ever: Everest Trash Cleanup Scales New Heights

Workers removed more than four and a half tons of garbage from Mt. Everest in an international campaign launched this month.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 15, 2017

Mountaineering Great Ueli Steck Killed Near Everest

Ueli Steck, a renowned mountaineer known for fast ascents of technical peaks that earned him the nickname “Swiss Machine,” died today near Mount Everest. He…

Written by Sean McCoy April 30, 2017

Big City Mountaineers: Climb A Peak, Help Kids In Need

Book a summit adventure, gather pledge donations and sponsors, and help fund wilderness training for kids.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 21, 2017

Peter Whittaker’s MtnLogic Apparel Claims ‘Pure Function’

Build the perfect alpine kit. That is what renowned mountaineer Peter Whittaker set out to do with his own new brand, MtnLogic.

Written by Nate Mitka April 18, 2017

Three Tips For High Altitude Newbies

Tagged a few 14ers but ready to go higher? Jessica R Hamel headed to the top to Orizaba and came back with these insights.

Written by Jessica R Hamel April 13, 2017

Birth Of A Brand: Scaling Everest From ‘Sea To Summit’

Tim Macartney-Snape went from the Bay of Bengal to the summit of Mount Everest in 1990. Afterward, the gear brand Sea to Summit was born.…

Written by Sponsored Post April 11, 2017

Train Hard, Fight Hard: Tips To Climb Big Mountains

Holly Budge is a big mountain expedition leader who’s notched summits on Ama Dablam, Cho-Oyu, and more. She shares seven tips to push your limits…

Written by Hannah Davison April 11, 2017

Climber Jeff Lowe Awarded Piolet d’Or Lifetime Achievement

The 2017 Piolet d’Or Lifetime Achievement Award goes to American alpinist Jeff Lowe.

Written by Sean McCoy March 02, 2017

‘Hotel In Alps’ Is Surreal Mountain Retreat

You take the helicopter, we’ll take the hard way.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 16, 2016

Mount Everest: China To Invest Millions In Massive Facility

Everest’s north side is getting a new facility intended to improve tourism, safety, and respect on the mountain.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 22, 2016

Get High In Bed: How To Acclimatize At Home

When Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington climbed 8,188-meter Cho Oyu in a single ‘lightning’ push last month, they cut out traditional acclimatization entirely. This is…

Written by Alex Kurt November 02, 2016

One Man’s Method: High-Altitude Mountaineering to 5.13 Rock

Adrian Ballinger is one of the most accomplished big-mountain alpinists, ever. Now he’s shifting his focus to try and climb 5.13.

Written by Alex Kurt October 28, 2016

‘Everest Air’ Chronicles First-Of-Its-Kind Rescue Team

A team of Sherpas works to save lives high on Mount Everest. This first-of-its-kind rescue operation is the subject of new reality TV show, Everest…

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 26, 2016

Dream Big, Train Hard, Win $9,000 Adventure

Name your mountain sports dream, train, and share everyday, and you could win gear and $9,000 from Dynafit to make the trip a reality.

Written by Sponsored Post October 05, 2016

‘Lightning Ascent’ Of Himalayan Peak Is 8,000-Meter Record

In unprecedented speed, Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington summited the world’s sixth-highest peak today (Saturday, Oct. 1), just ten days after leaving their home in…

Written by Alex Kurt October 01, 2016

Antique Gear List: Climbers In 1942 Were Tougher Than Nails

Mountaineering ain’t like it used to be. Climbing a mountain is never easy, but can you believe how hard it was in 1942?!

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 07, 2016

Mystery Donation: Books, Climbing Relics For American Alpine Club

This year marks the big centennial for the American Alpine Club Library, which recently received a tremendous surprise shipment of relics that expanded its stacks…

Written by Morgan Tilton June 20, 2016

Mountaineer Dies On Denali Descent

The Czech climber was descending by ski when he fell about 1,500 feet.

Written by Sean McCoy May 30, 2016

Riding Kilimanjaro: Duo Bikes Biggest Peak In Africa

This February, two adventurers traded hiking boots for bike tires to pedal up (and down) Africa’s highest peak.

Written by Sponsored Post May 24, 2016

Explore Mount Everest In 360-Degree View

You can explore the entire South Route of Mount Everest, Base Camp to summit, from the comfort of your own home.

Written by Sean McCoy May 24, 2016

Mount Everest: American Woman Summits Without Supplemental O2

In becoming the first woman to summit Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen, Melissa Arnot climbed Mt. Everest for the sixth time.

Written by Sean McCoy May 23, 2016

See The Unfiltered Everest Via Snapchat

As they make their ascent of Everest, they plan to hand off the Snapchat account to Sherpas, guides, other climbers, and expedition doctors in an…

Written by Eric Lemke April 08, 2016

Three Complete First Winter Climb Of Deadly Nanga Parbat

At 26,660 feet tall, Nanga Parbat kills 20 percent of those who try to scale it. This trio just completed an ascent in the dead…

Written by Morgan Tilton March 02, 2016

Ueli Steck Sets New Eiger Speed Record

Steck climbed the 1,800 meter Heckmair Route in 2 hours, 22 minutes.

Written by Staff Post November 19, 2015

First Time Since 1974, Nobody Will Stand Atop Mount Everest

This year, 2015, will be the first in 41 years that no human has stood on the summit of Mount Everest.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 29, 2015

Everest: The Movie Reviewed

‘Everest,’ the major motion picture, is the Hollywood dramatization of the 1996 disaster on the world’s tallest peak.

Written by Alex Kurt September 24, 2015

Rocks Crumble Underfoot As Moutaineer Leaps

Leap of faith nearly turns into very long fall when rocks break on the notoriously loose Maroon Bells route.

Written by Staff Post August 24, 2015

‘Down To Nothing’ Documents A Mountaineering ‘Epic’

The term ‘epic’ gets thrown around a lot, but this half-hour mountaineering documentary, Down To Nothing, is as epic as it gets.

Written by Sean McCoy August 21, 2015

‘Meru’ Movie Coming To Big Screen

Three of the world’s most respected mountaineers take on Meru, one of the most challenging mountains on Earth.

Written by Sean McCoy July 21, 2015

Speed Climber: Record Set On Colorado 14ers

Denver climber Andrew Hamilton has set a blisteringly fast record up Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks.

Written by Adam Nubern July 09, 2015

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