INVESTIGATION

Maurice Herzog and the first ascent of Annapurna – a tarnished legacy ?

Jocelyn Chavy2 December 2021

The first ascent of Annapurna, on June 3 1950, was a major mountaineering accomplishment that added to the recovery of a post-war France. The French climbe... Read More...

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Everest Express: acclimatizing at home

Angela Benavides11 October 2021

Is it possible to climb Everest in three weeks or Manaslu in a fortnight under acceptable margins of safety? The short answer is yes, it is, as long as climb... Read More...

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Himalaya: Manaslu’s true summit rediscovered!

Manu Rivaud5 October 2021

No fewer than 200 people have attempted to climb Manaslu since early September. No fewer than 100 people claim to have reached the summit in the last few days.... Read More...

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Pakistan climbing season is on : Crisis and Opportunities

Angela Benavides18 June 2021

In every crisis lies an opportunity, they say. This could be the case in the Karakorum mountains where, against all odds, the summer is looking promising. Afte... Read More...

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Climbing and eating disorders: the Light documentary

Alpine5 May 2021

This is a known phenomenon among high level climbers, yet it is rarely discussed. Being "sharp" is part of the climbing culture, but this sharpening can take o... Read More...

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An historic ascent overshadowed by tragedy : The Nepalis’ response to what happened on K2

Jocelyn Chavy2 March 2021

The ascent of K2 in the dead of winter was a historic first. Yet, it came with 5 deaths, including 3 bodies yet to be found. It was a story entailed with riva... Read More...

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Disaster in the Indian Himalaya : Avalanche, Glacial Lake Outburst or Flash Flood?

Johan Berthet26 February 2021

What caused the flash flood that killed almost 250 people in India’s Uttarakhand state on 7th February 2021? Glacier collapse? Glacial lake outburst? Debris f... Read More...

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ALPS

Seb Bouin sends DNA, possibly the second 9C in climbing history!

Climbing Mont Blanc could become more difficult

DRUS: Raphaël Georges climbs the Lesueur route solo

HIMALAYAS

Nirmal Purja climbed Everest then Lhotse without oxygen

Black power at the top of Everest : the bet was won!

Makalu (8485 m) in a single day without supplemental oxygen : 17:18 for Karl Egloff and Nicolas Miranda

EXPLORATION

Endurance, Shackleton’s legendary Antarctic exploration ship, has been found

Arctic 12 : Interview with Jackie Paaso

ARCTIC 12, full movie

OPINION

What is left of Ueli?

The legendary Conrad Anker

Age of the Nepalese

PEOPLE

Nirmal Purja climbed Everest then Lhotse without oxygen

First ski descent on Aiguille des Lacs by Paul Bonhomme

Heavenly Trap : Marek Holecek and Radoslav Groh Baruntse’s Video

GEAR

Garmin inReach Mini

Ski test : Salomon MTN 95

Ski test : Faction Agent 2.0

ALPINE.TV

First ski descent on Aiguille des Lacs by Paul Bonhomme

Heavenly Trap : Marek Holecek and Radoslav Groh Baruntse’s Video

Alaska : Ines Papert and Luka Lindic on Mount Huntington

Maurice Herzog and the first ascent of Annapurna – a tarnished legacy ?

Everest Express: acclimatizing at home

Himalaya: Manaslu’s true summit rediscovered!

Pakistan climbing season is on : Crisis and Opportunities

Climbing and eating disorders: the Light documentary

An historic ascent overshadowed by tragedy : The Nepalis’ response to what happened on K2

Disaster in the Indian Himalaya : Avalanche, Glacial Lake Outburst or Flash Flood?