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K2 Winter Ascent – An Impossible Dream? (Updated)
When we think of the 8000ers, the world’s 14 highest mountains, we often think that all the major challenges have long been overcome, that these 14 giants are becoming increasingly commercialised,
Continue readingClimbing Mt Everest: 4 Key Considerations From An Everest Climber And Guide
So you’re thinking about climbing Mt Everest? That’s amazing! Everest is not only the highest mountain in the world, but she is surrounded by some of the most beautiful mountain scenery there is. Everest
Continue readingFergus White Everest Interview: Ascent Into Hell
In 2009, Irish National, Fergus White, travelled to the Himalayas to train as a mountaineer. The following year he returned to climb Everest. In this interview Fergus shares his story from Pumori to the
Continue readingThe Hardest Choice: Turning Round On Everest
Singaporean mountaineer Jeremy Tong talks about turning round at 8600m on Everest, and why he will be returning next year. This year, Jeremy attempted to become the youngest Singaporean to summit Everest,
Continue readingAlex Txikon Winter Everest Attempt
Spanish mountaineer Alex Txikon has returned from Nepal after an unsuccessful attempt to become the first person to summit Everest in winter without supplemental oxygen. Everest has not been climbed at
Continue readingBonita Norris Discusses Her 2016 K2 Experience
In June 2016, Bonita Norris attempted to become the first ever British woman to summit K2. No stranger to climbing, the 28 year old was the first British female to summit Mt. Lhotse and the youngest ever
Continue readingJapanese Climber Is Back For His 6th Solo Attempt On Everest!
The Japanese climber, Nobukazu Kuriki, is once again attempting to climb Everest solo. This will be his sixth attempt. What’s more, he’s doing it with the use of only one finger! Last year
Continue readingEverest Bans Indian Mountaineering Cheaters
An Indian police couple have been banned from attempting any mountaineering activities in Nepal for 10 years after it was discovered recently that they faked their Everest summit photos. The duo managed
Continue readingKilian Jornet To Attempt Everest Record
Kilian Jornet, one of the world’s greatest alpine athletes, is about to attempt his most demanding challenge to date. Jornet has ascended Denali, Aconcagua, Mont Blanc and Cervino in record times,
Continue readingBody Found On K2 – Authorities Seeking Help To Identify
Just this week sad news has reached us that the remains of a climber has been found on K2. Researchers working on the mountain found the body last week but have so far been unsuccessful in identifying
Continue readingHuge Avalanche Brings K2 Climbing Season To An End
K2, the second tallest mountain on earth, will almost certainly see no more summit attempts this season as a huge avalanche brings the climbing season to an abrupt end. The avalanche, which hit the camp
Continue readingNew Climbing Regulations For Mount Everest
Last week, the Nepalese government announced that it would be setting new regulations for climbing Mount Everest. These new regulations, which are by no means the first regulations to hit Everest in recent
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