Is K2, the “Savage Mountain,” Becoming Less Savage?
The world’s second highest peak remains much more difficult and dangerous than Everest, but it’s rapidly commercializing. For true adventure, look beyond the mountain's standard routes.
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Earth Treks Founder Becomes the Second American to Summit Every 8,000-Meter Peak
Chris Warner stitched the mountains together using various styles over 24 years—climbing “just for the fun of it”
Everest Made Them Famous—And Destroyed Their Partnership
Peter Habeler and Reinhold Messner took alpine tactics to the Himalaya, blowing minds and redefining the sport itself. Over 40 years later, they speak about the first oxygenless ascent of Everest, and the rift that broke up the greatest climbing partnership of all time.
“It’s a Suffering Game”: Simone Moro and the Fine Art of Climbing 8,000m Peaks in Winter
With four first winter ascents of 8,000-meter peaks, Simone Moro has taken the art of climbing in harsh conditions to new heights, but controversy plagues his climbing résumé.
Nirmal “Nims” Purja: The Man Who Climbed K2 in Winter Without Supplemental Oxygen
An elite solider and elite climber, Nims led the first winter ascent of K2 without supplemental oxygen.