Uncover the hidden truths of the Himalaya -why climbers risk their lives again and again for the world’s highest and most dangerous peaks.
From Karakoram to the Alps, climbers faced rare victories, deadly storms, and bold new routes in a dramatic summer season.
Climbing all five 7,000m peaks in the former USSR, the Snow Leopard award is a historic test of skill, endurance, and mountaineering mastery.
The summer climbing season in the Caucasus is in full swing, and for many mountaineers, the twin giants – Mount Elbrus and Mount Kazbek –
Melting permafrost is destabilizing classic alpine routes. Discover how climate change is increasing rockfall risk and reshaping summer climbs worldwide.
Learn what alpine style climbing means, how it differs from expedition style, and why it’s considered the purest form of mountaineering.
Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related injuries in the mountains. Essential safety tips for summer climbing, from dehydration to sunburn.
Discover the 5 major mountain types, how they’re formed, and how each affects your climbing route, risks, and techniques. A must-read for serious climbers.
Discover the unique slang, hand signals, and summit lingo mountaineers use to communicate, survive, and connect on the world’s highest peaks.
Discover the essential unwritten rules of climbing. From Leave No Trace to trust and teamwork, learn how to be a truly responsible mountaineer.