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He's widely regarded as the world's greatest rock climber – but exactly who is Adam Ondra?
By Alex Foxfield published
We take a look at the life and achievements of Adam Ondra, the sport climbing, bouldering and competition climbing legend

When is the best time to climb Everest?
By Alex Foxfield published
We take a look at when the best time to climb Everest is, why it is that the climbing window is so short and why summer and winter ascents are so rare

What was the 1996 Everest disaster? The chain of events that claimed eight lives and sparked never-ending controversy
By Charlie Lyon, Alex Foxfield published
On its anniversary we look at one of the deadliest days in mountaineering history

"Running up a mountain like a bird spreading its wings": Karl Egloff's quest to become the fastest man to climb the seven summits
By Will Symons published
The 44-year-old speed climber has Mount Everest in his sights as he strives to become the fastest to climb the tallest mountains on all seven continents

England’s 5 tallest mountains: the legendary peaks of the Lake District
By Alex Foxfield published
We reveal the 5 tallest mountains in England, the giants of the Lake District that have inspired generations of outdoor lovers

What’s better, hiking alone or with other people?
By Alex Foxfield published
We ponder the age old question, considering the pros and cons of each and reaching a verdict – well, a personal one at least...

What is dry tooling in climbing? Axes at the ready!
By Alex Foxfield published
As it continues to surge in popularity, we take a look at dry tooling, its history and how the pursuit emerged from mixed climbing

“I cried when I reached the summit of Ben Nevis”: how Helen Rennard completed a record-breaking winter circuit of Scotland’s 282 highest peaks
By Fiona Russell published
Helen Rennard is only the fifth person and second woman to record a Munro Round in winter – and she did it in 80 days
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