Kyle Higby completes “Tailbone” on Smith Rock’s Monkey Face, finishing a 36-year-old project started by Alan Watts and legendary climbers.
Russian climber Natalia Nagovitsyna is stranded at 7,150 m on Pobeda Peak after fracturing her leg. Rescue efforts are ongoing amid harsh conditions.
A mountaineer fell to his death at 3,150m near the Bietsch Glacier in Valais. Rescue arrived fast, but the climber couldn’t be saved.
On August 12, 2025, French climber Serge Hardy achieved a remarkable solo summit of K2, one day after the commercial teams had already reached the
A team of climbers has completed the first full traverse of Nevado Yerupaja, Peru’s second-highest peak, in a bold alpine-style ascent.
Seven Spanish climbers achieve first ascents of Kaikiawila, Ngoku, and new routes in Angola’s Cumbira II mountains.
Argentine Army soldiers summit 7,077 m Mount Kun in the Himalayas; honored by embassy as they prepare to return home.
The Lafaille Route on the Drus west face sees its first full free ascent, marking a milestone in alpine climbing history.
Nepal waives fees for 97 remote peaks in Karnali & Sudurpashchim. Discover access, seasons, safety tips, and what this means for climbers.
Climbers launch a final summit push on K2 as a brief weather window opens – possibly their last chance this season.