Mountaineering

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 Stephen Regenold 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 Sean McCoy 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 Sean McCoy 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 Stephen Regenold 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 Sean McCoy 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 Stephen Regenold July 09, 2015

Most Ill-Advised, Wildly Ambitious Weekend Plan

If your weekend plans include climbing and skiing off North America’s tallest volcano, you might want to pencil in more than 24 hours for the…

Written by Sean McCoy July 02, 2015

Lightning Strike Kills Dog, Injures Hikers On Colorado 14er

More than 100 people were on Mount Bierstadt, one of the state’s most popular 14er peaks, at the time of the strike.

Written by Sean McCoy June 30, 2015

Soroche: Spanish For Puking At Altitude

Call it soroche, hypobaropathy, or just good old altitude sickness, it’s wise to know the signs and what to do when it hits.

Written by Sean McCoy June 23, 2015

Mount Everest Star Of Major Motion Picture

The film, coming in Sept. 2015, features an A-list cast and was shot on location in Nepal on the foothills of Everest.

Written by Sean McCoy June 04, 2015

Map Voids: Climbing Patagonia’s Avellano Towers

A team of climbers heads to these wild, rugged and remote Patagonian spires.

Written by Sean McCoy May 11, 2015

Clip In: Mammut Ski Pants, Climbing Harness Inside

High priced and specialized, the Mammut Alyeska Realization is designed for high-consequence skiing.

Written by Steve Graepel May 06, 2015

Jacket Smackdown: Down Vs. Synthetic

Two top models — one down, one synthetic — go head to head on Mount Rainier.

Written by Steve Graepel May 04, 2015

Arresting Development: Pole Has Collapsible Pick

The retractable pick of the Grivel Condor provides assurance on sketchy mountain terrain.

Written by Steve Graepel May 04, 2015

Matterhorn Speed Record Set

New record up the classic route eclipses old time by 10 minutes.

Written by Sean McCoy April 30, 2015

First Look: Featherweight ‘Cube GTX’ Mountain Boot

We review one of the lightest mountaineering boots ever made, the La Sportiva Trango Cube GTX.

Written by Sean McCoy April 30, 2015

Mountaineering Association: ‘Mount Everest Officially Closed For 2015’

In the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake, China closes the north side of the mountain.

Written by Sean McCoy April 29, 2015

How To: Get Altitude Sickness On 14er

Want to feel like poo as you slog nearly three miles in the sky? Follow these useful tips to ensure a headache and nausea!

Written by Sean McCoy November 05, 2014

Climbing A Giant: Ascent Of Mount Adams

Our columnist Jeff Kish climbs Mount Adams, a 12,281-foot volcano in Washington State that’s among the most massive of all mountains in the entire USA.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 11, 2014

Running Uphill ‘At Altitude’ in Rocky Mountain National Park

“We’d anticipated a clear trail run up Flat Top Mountain, a 12,324-foot peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. But heavy snow and cold temps have…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 08, 2014

Backcountry Test: Polartec 'Alpha' Jackets (in Tetons With Exum Mountain Guides)

Contributor Aaron Bible took a long weekend in April to test Polartec Alpha, a new type of insulation, as well as several Marmot jackets, in…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 24, 2014

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