Mountaineering

Snowfall Ends Sherpa Climbers’ Winter Everest Attempt

Recent heavy snowfall on Everest forced a team of Sherpa climbers to abandon their winter summit expedition. Nobody has reached the summit in winter since…

Written by Mary Murphy February 27, 2020

New Alpine Gold Standard? Hyperlite Mountain Gear Prism Near Perfect

Hyperlite Mountain Gear has brought its new Prism alpine climbing pack to the market, and it’s about as perfect as a pack can get. We…

Written by Alex Hansen November 15, 2019

First Look: Sweet Protection Ascender Helmet to Climb Snow or Rock, Ski Down

Certified for both downhill skiing and mountaineering, the Sweet Protection Ascender is an all-around helmet for those who earn their turns.

Written by Sean McCoy November 12, 2019

Epic Record Set: Nirmal Purja Just Completed an Alpine Masterpiece

Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja broke an incredible mountaineering record: summiting the world’s 14 peaks over 8,000 m in one season.

Written by Mary Murphy October 28, 2019

Documentary Film to Tell Bobby Kennedy Mountaineering Story

REI, Eddie Vedder, and 1091 Media collaborate on the ‘Return to Mount Kennedy’ documentary. The film will feature exclusive footage of the original 1965 journey…

Written by Mary Murphy October 07, 2019

Alpinism’s Greatest Feat? Nims Purja Is on the Brink

Less than 7 months ago, Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja began Project Possible — an attempt to climb the world’s 14 8,000m peaks in under a year.…

Written by Mary Murphy October 01, 2019

Adrian Ballinger Will Never Go Back to K2: Here’s Why

‘Not a chance. It’s just too dangerous … I just can’t take that risk,’ said Adrian Ballinger on climbing K2 a second time.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 26, 2019

Nepal Will No Longer Allow Plastic on Everest

Nepal recently wrapped up its 45-day Everest Cleaning Campaign. But trash removal on the world’s highest mountain is going to take a lot more effort.

Written by Mary Murphy September 05, 2019

Polish Man Plans to Ski Everest Without Supplemental O2

Andrzej Bargiel plans to climb and descend Mount Everest this fall without removing his skis.

Written by Sean McCoy August 13, 2019

Take a Break With This Killer Timelapse of the French Alps

This beautiful timelapse of the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps is stunning, calming, and the perfect mini-break for your work day.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 06, 2019

Former Gurkha Soldier Summits 11th 8,000-Meter Peak This Year

Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja has set an unprecedented record in the world of high-altitude mountaineering as he pursues the audacious goal of climbing all 8,000m peaks…

Written by GJ Staff July 29, 2019

Woman Sends ‘Lightning Ascent’ of Mount Everest: San Fran to Summit in 2 Weeks

A new kind of Everest record now belongs to Roxanne Vogel, a GU sports nutritionist. She departed her coastal California home on May 10, summited…

Written by GJ Staff June 14, 2019

10 Essentials: Gear to Climb Colorado’s 14ers

Climbing 14,000-foot peaks, known as 14ers, is a popular activity for burgeoning climbers and serious mountaineers alike. Be ready when you head up with this…

Written by Morgan Tilton June 03, 2019

Colorado’s Top 10 Must-Hike 14ers

These are the best 14,000-foot peaks in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Written by GJ Staff May 31, 2019

Nepali Mountaineer Summits Six 8,000-Meter Peaks in 4 Weeks

Nirmal Purja is nearly halfway through completing all 8,000-meter peaks in one year. If successful, it would be amongst the greatest feats in mountaineering history…

Written by GJ Staff May 30, 2019

Everest Rule Change: Nepali Government Responds to Overcrowding, Deaths

Citing ‘the issue of inexperienced climbers,’ Nepali officials said there will be changes to climbing the world’s highest peak.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 29, 2019

Nepali Sherpa Breaks Record for Most Everest Summits

Kami Rita Sherpa beat his own record with a second summit of the world’s highest peak in just one week.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 21, 2019

Cody Townsend Channels His Inner Kilian for Whistler Traverse

The Spearhead Traverse in British Columbia is 20 miles long with 5,033 feet of elevation gain. Naturally, goofball Cody Townsend went all-out skimo racer for…

Written by Nate Mitka April 24, 2019

Alpinists David Lama, Hansjörg Auer, and Jess Roskelley Feared Dead in Canadian Avalanche

David Lama and Hansjörg Auer have been reported missing after an avalanche in the Canadian Rockies, according to early reports from Austrian newspaper Tiroler Tageszeitung.

Written by Kurt Barclay April 18, 2019

David Lama’s 2018 Mountaineering Highlight Reel Is Insane

Alpinist David Lama had some jaw-dropping climbs caught on camera in 2018. Watch death-defying solos, epic powder skiing, and sketchy, loose rock from one hell…

Written by Nate Mitka April 17, 2019

Watch: Cory Richards Trains for New Route Up Everest

Cory Richards and Esteban ‘Topo’ Mena are planning a massive undertaking of a new route up Everest. This video profiles Richards and his training.

Written by Nate Mitka April 15, 2019

Sketchy Chugach Line Gives Cody Townsend the Pucker Factor

An out-of-the-blue call leads Cody Townsend on a last-second adventure to Alaska. But conditions on one of the most iconic ski lines in Alaska, the…

Written by Sean McCoy April 10, 2019

Nepali Mountaineer Attempting All 14 8,000-Meter Peaks in a Single Year

If successful, Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja’s goal to climb every 8,000-meter peak in one year would be amongst the greatest feats in mountaineering history.

Written by GJ Staff April 05, 2019

New Route Up Everest: Nat Geo Photographer to Attempt Massive Feat

Next month, Cory Richards and Esteban ‘Topo’ Mena will attempt to summit Everest along a route that has ‘never been touched by humans before.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 27, 2019

Meet the Female Porters of Kilimanjaro: Video

Women weren’t always allowed to be porters on Kilimanjaro. This video dives deep into the life of those porters as they haul grueling loads up…

Written by Nate Mitka March 27, 2019

Backcountry Ski Safety: What Avalanche Gear Should You Buy?

Before you buy that beacon, shovel, and probe, read this list to make sure you buy the right ones. Stay safe in the backcountry with…

Written by Nate Mitka March 11, 2019

The Tallest Mountain on Earth: Mount Everest Timelapse

‘Himalaya, An Everest Time-Lapse Film’ is an awesome, long-form look at life around the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest.

Written by Nate Mitka March 07, 2019

Helicopter Crash Kills High-Profile Nepali Diplomats

On the eve of the Himalayan trekking and climbing season, Nepal’s helicopters once again dominate headlines. This time, a tragic crash claimed the lives of…

Written by GJ Staff March 01, 2019