The world’s second highest peak remains much more difficult and dangerous than Everest, but it’s rapidly commercializing.
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The world’s second highest peak remains much more difficult and dangerous than Everest, but it’s rapidly commercializing.
Guides and rescue personnel are trying to understand the disasters that occurred on volcanic peaks Carihuairazo, Cayambe, and Illiniza Sur over the weekend
New Zealand student Anna Parsons has broken nearly every bone in her body following a trad fall on Snake Dike (5.7 R).
Zofia Reych’s work spans the full gamut of climbing’s history and manifold disciplines, blended with engrossing anecdotes from their own climbing story.
The world’s highest mountain is a sought-after prize, though rampant commercialization has significantly changed the climbing experience.
Catalan climber Edu Marín made the second free ascent of the legendary Nameless Tower route Eternal Flame (VI 7c+/5.13a 2,100 feet) on July 20, supported by his brother and 70-year-old father.
The American is a pioneering mixed and alpine climber, and one of the best female free soloists of all time.
The Canadian climber was largely unknown for much of his short life, but was among the most bold, talented, and prolific solo alpinists of his generation.
Wes Schweitzer, a seven-year NFL offensive guard, began rock climbing five years into his professional career. He believes it’s had a remarkable effect.
An avalanche of rock, snow, and ice catapulted down the slope at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour. In addition to the seven dead and five missing, eight climbers were injured.
High in a remote alpine valley in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, the most pristine limestone in the Americas is at risk of being swallowed by a colossal open-pit mine.
The pioneering American sport climber is among the best to ever tie in, and was arguably the world’s strongest rock climber for almost 20 years.
The 3,500-foot 5.10d, Guaranteed Rugged, was a multi-year undertaking for Brent Nixon, Lisa Newhook, Sean Draper, and Kate Naus.
Jackson Marvell, Alan Rousseau, and Matt Cornell completed Denali’s 9,000-foot Slovak Direct in under 22 hours.
The staunch Yosemite hardman pioneered modern free climbing ethics, and accomplished first ascents of some of America’s most iconic climbs.
The American mountaineer is among the most famous all-around climbers in the world and a prominent activist.
The 67-year-old died after a fall on Independence Monument's Otto’s Route (5.8+)
The actress, dancer, photographer, and Nazi filmmaker was a close friend of Hitler, and one of the progenitors of the mountain film industry.
The second iteration of this climbing game is decidedly more enjoyable than the first, though the formula remains largely the same.
The American climber pushed the boundaries of free soloing and speed soloing, and was a preeminent highliner and BASE jumper.
