
French Aces Land in Nepal, Aim for Jannu East Ascent
Benjamin Vedrines and Nicolas Jean arrive in Nepal to attempt the first ascent of Jannu East’s unclimbed north face in alpine style.

Benjamin Vedrines and Nicolas Jean arrive in Nepal to attempt the first ascent of Jannu East’s unclimbed north face in alpine style.

A team of young Japanese climbers aims for the first ascent of Bijora Hiunchuli, carrying forward the legacy of Himalayan exploration.

From Aug. 4 to 9, alpinists Marc Toralles, Rubén Sanmartin, and Bru Busom made a difficult first ascent and traverse on Yerupajá (6,634 m), the

French climber Jules Marchaland stuns the climbing world with an 8C flash of Power of Now Direct in Switzerland’s Magic Wood.

Italian climbers prove first ascents are still possible on the Alps’ most iconic peaks, opening bold new lines on Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.

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.