Nepal

The 30-year-old from France set a blistering record on Broad Peak. Then he took it too far.

Jeff Long led a world-class team to climb the uncharted west face of Makalu. The attempt failed, and he was held responsible for an illegal act by an ousted member.

A member of the climber’s expedition confirms that she has once again topped the 8,849-meter peak, breaking her own record of most successful Everest climbs by a woman.

Dozens of expeditions took advantage of favorable weather to reach the world’s highest point on Thursday.

The Ukrainian Embassy has asked Nepali officials to block Russian mountaineers from the high peaks

An earthquake and cataclysmic avalanches in the Langtang Valley, Nepal, spell tragedy for hundreds—and a close call for Colin Haley.

Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.

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When a who's who of alpinist including Ueli Steck, Ines Papert, Will Gadd, and Nick Bullock visit a mountain you know it’s special. Quentin Roberts and Jesse Huey hope to solve the riddle of Tengkangpoche’s North Pillar.

"White darkness. We are imprisoned here by the weather."

The author has a moment of remorse when he makes up a story with a big pay off.

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Longtime Everest chronicler Alan Arnette looks at how much it actually costs to climb Mount Everest, whether you do it on a "shoestring" budget or book the swankiest expedition out there. From the costs of travel to food to supplies to guides, it's all broken down here!

The 8,000-meter peak has not been summited in winter in over 20 years. This season, only two climbers remain who may attempt it once again.

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A dedicated mountaineer and ferocious athlete, Sergi Mingote lost his life on K2

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Ang Rita holds the record for most ascents of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen.

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Nepal will resume domestic and international air traffic, and begin granting climbing permits for the autumn season.

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Though overcrowding was a deadly factor on Mount Everest this year, climate change might prove more devastating in the long run.

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“He had a certain earned wisdom that is rare in this world” —Steve House

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Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita proves what’s possible when you follow your heart

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Nikita Balabanov and Mikhail Fomin, Ukraine

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