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.
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 peak in the Karakoram range.
‘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 response.
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 route goes up steep ice and mixed terrain.
Russians Put Up Nails-Hard Alpine First Ascent, Nearly Don’t Make It Down
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).
Ukrainians Make First Ascent of Annapurna III Southeast Ridge, 40 Years After First Attempt
On Nov. 6, three Ukrainian climbers summited Annapurna III (24,786 feet) via the Southeast Ridge. The 7,500-feet route was highly coveted.
Controversy: Himalaya Climbers Raided Cache to Snag Tengkangpoche Ascent
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?
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