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What is an epic in climbing and mountaineering? When things go wrong
Our mountaineering expert considers the epic, taking a look at high-profile cases and detailing how you can avoid being part of one
What are the Piolets d’Or: the checkered history of ‘mountaineering’s Oscars’
Our mountaineering expert takes a look at the Piolets d’Or awards, detailing their history, controversies and the legendary winners of the ‘Golden Ice Axe’
Who are the world’s greatest mountaineers? We look at the former greats and up and comers
Our mountaineering expert considers the world’s greatest mountaineers throughout history, as well as casting an eye on those making waves today
What’s more difficult, sport climbing or trad climbing?
Our mountaineering expert on why you should consider sport climbing before trad
“I probably should’ve trained more” – how top climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell prepared for The Devil’s Climb
Legendary climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell reveal how they got in shape for their daring cycling, sailing and climbing expedition to the top of the Devil’s Thumb.
What is a boulder problem?
Our mountaineering expert takes a look at the boulder problem, how problems are graded and revealing the hardest problems in the world
What is summit fever? The deadly all-or-nothing compulsion for the summit
Our mountaineering expert takes a look at summit fever, the sometimes-fatal mindset that occurs when desire overrides judgement in the mountains
Why do climbing ropes get tangled? And how to avoid it
There are several reasons why climbers end up with twisted ropes – but thankfully there are ways to get around the problem
