Mountaineering

Komperdell Semiautomatic Carbon Trekking Pole Review: Tough to Break, Free to Repair

The Komperdell Carbon Cloud Vario trekking poles employ a spring-loaded cable to automatically unfold and are covered by a free repair program.

Written by Sam Schild December 12, 2022

Marmot Col -20-Degree Review: Cozy Sleeping Bag Fit for Alaskan Peaks

I tested the new Marmot Col -20-Degree sleeping bag in true expedition conditions over 35 days in the Alaska Range.

Written by Christian Black December 08, 2022

Nadir Maguet Pivots to Fast and Light Alpinism in ‘FKT Project’

The champion ski mountaineer is always looking for new ways to challenge himself above the treeline.

Written by Andrew Marshall December 08, 2022

The North Face Summit Series Could Change Your Winter Layering Strategy

The North Face Summit Series winter apparel emphasizes breathability and warmth during heart-pumping efforts. It could change how you layer.

Watch This Alpinist Seek the Threshold of Commitment

If you’re into the risk and drama of singular alpine objectives, you’re in the right place.

Written by Sam Anderson November 28, 2022

Marmot West Rib Parka Review: 35 Days in Alaska

I put the Marmot West Rib Parka through a 35-day test in Alaska’s high ranges.

Written by Christian Black November 23, 2022

Man to Climb Everest in Search for Brother’s Body in Disney Doc

British television personality Spencer Matthews teamed up with Nims Purja of ’14 Peaks’ for a documentary premiering next year.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 14, 2022

Apply Now: Alpine Ascents’ First BIPOC Guide Training Program

Are you a person of color who wants to become a guide in the mountain guiding industry? Then apply for the 6-month BIPOC Guide Development…

Written by Rebecca Ross November 09, 2022

‘Land of the Cold Sun’: Two Athletes Forge Mountaineering Routes in Morocco

Watch two Rab athletes scale a mountain in Morocco, where there is almost no mountaineering community, and no rescue services for those who venture into…

Written by Will Brendza November 09, 2022

‘The Phantom Line’: A Striking New Route in Nepal’s Jugal Himal Region

Two enterprising climbers take a nearly hidden line up a previously unclimbed and unnamed 21,000-foot peak.

Written by Andrew Marshall November 07, 2022

Ecuadorian Climbers Try New Route in ‘Dhaulagiri’

Two Ecuadorian climbers team up with a Nat Geo photographer to attempt a first ascent on Dhaulagiri in a compelling new documentary.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 02, 2022

Mountaineering’s Ultimate Prize Shut Down by Chinese Government

Kristin Harila could not secure critical documents to climb Shishapangma and Cho Oyu — the last summits standing between her and a seminal speed record.

Written by Sam Anderson October 31, 2022

Ed Viesturs Weighs In: When Does a Summit Count?

Ed Viesturs, the only American to summit all 8,000m peaks without supplemental oxygen, chimes in on unnecessary ‘rescues.’

Written by Ed Viesturs October 28, 2022

Legendary Mountaineer Bradford Washburn’s Lost Cache Unearthed

A team from Teton Gravity Research discovered lost film and cameras abandoned by the legendary photographer 85 years ago in the Yukon.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 27, 2022

‘Bravo,’ Marcel Remy: A Biographic Tribute

The Swiss climbing legend may be gone from this plane after 99 ardent years in the mountains — but his reputation remains carved into stone.

Written by Sam Anderson October 26, 2022

The Spaghetti Tour Speed Attempt: Andy Steindl and Martin Anthamatten Go for Broke

Watch the countdown as alpinists Andy Steindl and Martin Anthamatten race across the Alps in an attempt to break the previous record.

Written by Rebecca Ross October 19, 2022

Stunning Footage of Denali’s Cassin Ridge From Female Team

Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak tackle one of the toughest routes on Denali in this captivating documentary from Mountain Equipment.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 19, 2022

Nepali Climber Dies on 6,100m Ama Dablam

Mingma Wangdi Sherpa, a member of the Nepali rope-fixing team on Ama Dablam, died attempting to summit.

Written by Angela Benavides October 18, 2022

Salewa Ortles Mountaineering Kit Review: Conquer the Dolomites With One Apparel Collection

Salewa’s Ortles Mountaineering Collection is a comprehensive line of high-performance alpine adventure apparel, designed to handle anything the Dolomites can throw at you.

Written by Steve Graepel October 18, 2022

SCARPA Phantom 6000 Review: From Techy Mt. Huntington Terrain to the Denali Summit

This year, I had the opportunity to test SCARPA’s newest model of its famed 6,000m boot during the spring climbing season in the Alaska Range.

Written by Christian Black October 13, 2022

Immersive Karakorum Vid Will Transport You to the Trango Valley

Many YouTube vids will show you the majestic Himalayas through stellar photography. This video also shows the difficulty of getting there.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 06, 2022

Alpinist Defies Doubts for First Winter Solo of Fitz Roy’s ‘Supercanaleta’

Colin Haley feared for his life and questioned his approach to it on his first (failed) attempt to solo Fitz Roy in winter. He would…

Written by Sam Anderson September 28, 2022

Fire at Nirmal Purja’s Elite Exped Office in Kathmandu Kills 3

Kathmandu police confirmed a fire at the Exped Elite offices killed three people and injured an unknown number on Sept. 21, 2022.

Written by Sam Anderson September 26, 2022

Climbing Disaster on Manaslu: Summits, Death, and Chaos

Two avalanches swallowed climbers high on Nepal’s Manaslu this morning, killing one and leaving about 12 injured.

Written by Angela Benavides September 26, 2022

Nirmal Purja Injured in Paragliding Accident at Manaslu Base Camp

Elite Exped leader Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja has suffered minor back injuries today in a paragliding incident.

Written by Angela Benavides September 19, 2022

Review: ‘Broad Peak,’ Now Playing on Netflix

Premiering today, Netflix’s ‘Broad Peak’ is a snowy, desolate date with high-altitude mountaineering destiny.

Written by Angela Benavides September 14, 2022

Remembering Queen Elizabeth’s Indelible Mark on Mt. Everest

Britain crowned Queen Elizabeth II and learned two climbers had summitted Mt. Everest on the same day. Soon, a changed United Kingdom emerged.

Written by Sam Anderson September 12, 2022

New Speed Ascent by Benedikt Böhm, Prakash Sherpa on Himlung Himal

Could you climb 7,400 feet in 7 hours to reach a 23,379-foot summit? ‘Cause that’s what Benedikt Böhm and Prakash Sherpa accomplished on Sept. 4.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 09, 2022

Cotopaxi Climbers Raise Money to Provide Prosthetic Care to 100 Ecuadorians

Now in its eighth year, the Range of Motion Project’s annual fundraiser provides prosthetics to those in need.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 30, 2022

Coming Soon: Netflix Digs Into Disappearance on 8,000-Meter Broad Peak

The film tells the story of Polish mountaineers Maciej Berbeka and Tomasz Kowalski, who went missing while descending Broad Peak in Pakistan.

Written by Andrew Marshall August 25, 2022

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