
Free Solo Ice Climbing: Watch Markus Pucher’s Stone-Cold Nerves in ‘Ice Chasers’
Markus Pucher started ice climbing when he was 16. Now, his approach reflects the barest of bare necessities.
Markus Pucher started ice climbing when he was 16. Now, his approach reflects the barest of bare necessities.
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 peak in the Karakoram range.
In ‘Torn,’ Max Lowe reckons with his father’s death. On one level, the film is a eulogy to Alex Lowe; on another, it’s a trauma response.
Two Slovenian alpine climbers made the first ascent of the impressive northwest face of Chobutse (21,935 feet) in Nepal’s Rolwaling Valley. The 5,577-foot free climbing route goes up steep ice and mixed terrain.
The first ascent of Kyrgyzstan’s Peak Kosmos (19,494 ft.) took a 7-day push. Its grade is the hardest in the Russian alpine system: 6B (ED3).
On Nov. 6, three Ukrainian climbers summited Annapurna III (24,786 feet) via the Southeast Ridge. The 7,500-feet route was highly coveted.
On October 30, two climbers stood atop the north pillar of Tengkangpoche (21,283 ft.) with a proud first ascent. But did they steal gear to do it?
No, thanks.