Mountaineering

Apply Now: American Alpine Club Opens Grant for Underrepresented Filmmakers

This winter, the American Alpine Club will put its weight behind underserved filmmakers in climbing with the Pull Focus Grant.

Written by Sam Anderson May 19, 2022

American Alpine Club Dishes Out Cash for First Ascents

First ascents and unclimbed peaks abound among the AAC’s 2022 Cutting Edge Grant-funded objectives. Four teams won $37,000 total.

Written by Sam Anderson May 13, 2022

Multiple-Amputee Andrea Lanfri Successfully Summits Everest

Italians Luca Montanari and Andrea Lanfri, who lost both legs below the knee and seven fingers to meningitis, summitted Everest on May 13.

Written by Sam Anderson May 13, 2022

Mt. Everest History: First All-Black Expedition Team Summits World’s Highest Peak

In the early hours of May 12, 2022, an American/Kenyan team of mountaineers became the first all-Black expedition to summit Mt. Everest.

Written by Jilli Cluff May 12, 2022

Mountaineers Complete Ski Tour, BASE and Wingsuit Jumps in Arctic Circle

One Polish athlete is attempting something epic this month: a self-sufficient ski tour expedition that will encompass climbing, skiing, and BASE jumping in the Arctic…

Written by Mary Murphy May 06, 2022

Multiple-Amputee Begins Quest for Everest Summit

In 2015, Andrea Lanfri lost both legs and seven fingers to meningitis. Now, he’s on his way up Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen.

Written by Sam Anderson May 06, 2022

The Super-Burly Metolius Safe Tech: The World’s Safest Climbing Harness?

We ran the Metolius Safe Tech climbing harness ragged — or tried to — from long, hot bolt clipping sessions to multipitch trad outings.

Written by Sam Anderson April 19, 2022

70-Year-Old Plans New Everest Route With No O2

Veteran mountaineer Marc Batard will attempt to climb a new route up the world’s tallest mountain without supplemental oxygen.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 06, 2022

Winter Storm Kills One Climber, Strands 23 Others on Ben Nevis

A 28-year-old climber fell more than 1,000 feet while attempting to summit the U.K.’s tallest peak on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 10, 2022

No Climbing Allowed: Mount Elbrus Off Limits to Americans

This week, the U.S. Embassy in Russia issued a Level 4 – Do Not Travel advisory for Mt. Elbrus, citing tension created by Russia’s invasion…

Written by Jilli Cluff March 09, 2022

Mammut, AMGA Announce Second Annual Women’s Mountain Guide Scholarship

For the second year running, Mammut has partnered with the American Mountain Guides Association to support and increase representation of women in the outdoors —…

Written by Mary Murphy March 09, 2022

Dad Duels Dhaulagiri: Watch Father of 2 Grab Skiing Speed Record

Dynafit GM and ski mountaineer Benedikt Böhm says having kids has made him ‘more cautious.’ But in 2019, he still nabbed a ski record on…

Written by Sam Anderson March 02, 2022

Climbing, Skiing 20,000-Foot Peaks: Mammut Ski Mountaineers Reveal How They Prepare

‘The Call’ follows two skiers on their quest for mega lines in Pakistan — and serves as a crash course in avalanche safety.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 16, 2022

$10,000 in Grants Available for Women Alpinists; Act Fast

GRIT&ROCK makes $10,000 in grant funding available to women alpinists or female-led climbing teams worldwide. Applications are due soon.

Written by Sam Anderson February 07, 2022

Canadian Ticks Off a Rare Solo of Patagonia’s Torre Egger

During a busy Patagonia season, Quentin Roberts soloed Torre Egger. On the summit, he shared some words across the chasm with Korra Pesce on Cerro…

Written by Sam Anderson February 04, 2022

Cerro Torre Claims a World-Class Alpinist’s Life: The Timeline

On January 28, an avalanche on Patagonia’s Cerro Torre claimed the life of accomplished alpinist Corrado “Korra” Pesce. Here’s what happened. Editor’s note: The following…

Written by Kris Annapurna February 02, 2022

First All-Black Everest Expedition, ‘Full Circle,’ Prepares for Summit Bid

If all 10 members of the Full Circle Everest Expedition summit, they’ll double the number of Black people who have stood on the roof of…

Written by Sam Anderson January 31, 2022

Breaking: Avalanche on Cerro Torre Strikes One of the World’s Best Climbers

At dawn, an avalanche on Cerro Torre hit Argentine mountain guide Tomas Aguilo and his partner, Corrado Pesce of Italy. Pesce is still stranded.

Written by GJ Staff January 29, 2022

The Definitive Guide to Climbing Jargon

If you’re cruxing out on climbing vocab, check out GearJunkie’s guide to the jargon — from gripping onsights to jingus gear and more.

Written by Sam Anderson January 27, 2022

One of Scotland’s Hardest Mixed Climbing Routes Gets Gritty First Repeat

Mixed climbing in Scotland doesn’t get much harder than Martin Moran’s ‘The Wailing Wall’ (IX 9). A vivid report followed the route’s first repeat.

Written by Sam Anderson January 19, 2022

Buy a ‘Swiss Village’ Near a Canadian Rockies Ski Town for $2.3 Million

Six legendary Swiss mountain guides lived at the Canadian Rockies’ Edelweiss Village in the early 1900s. Now, the 50-acre property is for sale.

Written by Sam Anderson January 11, 2022

Everest Guide Wins Long Legal Battle Over Cancelling Summit Bid

In December 2021, a Mt. Everest guide company settled with a client who claimed breach of contract during a 2019 expedition.

Written by Sam Anderson January 03, 2022

The FIFTY ‘Summit Fever’: Townsend Heads for the Hardest Line Yet

Every line that ski mountaineer Cody Townsend pursues in ‘The FIFTY’ is classic, but good luck finding one with fewer descents than Mt. St. Elias.

Written by Jilli Cluff December 30, 2021

How to Transition From the Gym to Crag: Top 5 Tips & Gear You’ll Need

The rapid proliferation of climbing gyms makes the gym-to-crag transition even more important than ever. Here are our recommendations for your introduction to rock climbing…

Written by Austin Beck-Doss December 22, 2021

Black Diamond Will Match Your Donations to Help Save Threatened Climbing Areas

As the climbing population continues to explode, under-resourced crags keep getting busier. The result? Habitat strain and possible loss of access. The Access Fund and…

Written by Sam Anderson December 07, 2021

High-Res Everest Documentary to Hit IMAX Theaters in 2022

See the top of Everest like you’ve never seen it before — in 16K high definition — with the 25th-anniversary edition of this Everest film.

Written by Mary Murphy December 06, 2021

Free Gear Fridays: Hit the Slopes With Mountain Hardwear’s Powabunga 32 Pack Giveaway

This week, two lucky winners will receive a Powabunga 32 Pack from Mountain Hardwear!

Written by GJ Staff December 03, 2021

Mountaineers Log 1st Ascent in Pakistan, Ski Down Without Supplemental O2

Red Bull’s recently released adventure film ‘Doo Sar: A Karakoram Ski Expedition’ documents the action-packed first ascent and descent of Yawash Sar II, a 20,000-foot…

Written by Jilli Cluff December 02, 2021