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K2 ski descent: can drones revolutionize climbing the highest mountains ?

Alpine19 January 2022

Drone pilot Bartek Bargiel never thought that his drone would be used to save lives before this expedition: he was there to film his brother Andrezj Bargiel's a... Read More...

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Age of the Nepalese K2'S FIRST WINTER ASCENT ANNIVERSARY

Jocelyn Chavy17 January 2022

It was a year ago, on January the 16th, 2021. In the midst of the pandemic, with its restrictions, and after a very difficult year for the expedition bus... Read More...

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class struggle at the top

Ulysse Lefebvre18 October 2021

Last week was marked by a surprising debate. Some people wondered if the top of a mountain was the highest point or the more comfortable little flat spot below... Read More...

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The truth about Manaslu

Jocelyn Chavy15 October 2021

Manaslu has been the talk of the town. Summit, not summit? One is tempted to say, it's over. In a post published on October 13, the Himalayan Data Base, the ven... 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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