Alpine Climbing Archives

Our Crusty Old Climbers Love This Gear, and It’s on Sale Now

Holiday deals for climbing gear are scarce this season. But we found a pair of holiday sales on goods our crusty climbers on staff love.

Written by Seiji Ishii November 25, 2022

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.

Written by Sam Anderson December 17, 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

‘Torn’: An Unflinching Homage to Alex Lowe, by His Son

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…

Written by Sam Anderson November 26, 2021

Slovenian Alpinists Nab First Ascent of Himalayan Chobutse NW Face

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…

Written by Sam Anderson November 23, 2021