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Uncover the hidden truths of the Himalaya -why climbers risk their lives again and again for the world’s highest and most dangerous peaks.
Kolkata’s Team Parvati embarks on an alpine-style ascent of Kullu Eiger (5,646 m), tackling its dramatic 1,900 m north face during the Sept-Oct climbing window.
In August 2025, a Russian team made the first ascent of Mizhirgi’s western summit, opening a new rock route after 89 years.
Jim Morrison, alongside filmmaker Jimmy Chin, embarks on his third attempt to ski Everest’s North Face, honoring late wife Hilaree Nelson.
Hungarian climber Kovács Albert takes on a bold new challenge: Shkhara, Georgia’s highest and one of Europe’s toughest mountains.
Polish-Slovak team claims first ascent of Chumik Kangri (6,754 m), opening the Gyong Glacier to Himalayan exploration.
Tepnadze & Gelashvili open a daring new route in Pakistan’s Hindu Kush, honoring their late teammate with three major summits in one month.
Get the latest 2025 Himalayan climbing update: busy Manaslu, Everest, Dhaulagiri, Makalu, Cho Oyu & 8,000m peak activity and summit attempts