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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

A triathlon to the top of the world: British endurance athlete completes "impossible" 8,000-mile trek from sea level to Everest summit
By Julia Clarke published
The former Royal Marine took eight months to swim, bike, run and climb his way to the highest summit on earth

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

The "mindblowing" new Arc'teryx climbing backpack weighs less than your Yeti water bottle – and the material is 8 times stronger
By Julia Clarke published
The new pack is astonishingly light and the brand says it's "ultra-durable" for rock, ice, and alpine climbing

Pro wrestler claims to have set new world record performing skateboard stunt midway through Mount Everest climb
By Charlie Lyon published
Samuel Ratsch, better known as wrestler Darby Allin, reckons it's the world's highest kickflip. Eyes are on the inexperienced climber as he continues his quest to summit

US mountaineer on charity climb dies on Mount Makalu - the fourth person to perish in the Himalayas this season
By Charlie Lyon published
Alex Pancoe was attempting to summit the world’s fifth highest mountain to raise money for a kids’ cancer charity while battling leukemia himself

"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

Watch Babsi Zangerl become the first person to flash Yosemite’s El Capitan in new Black Diamond climbing film
By Will Symons published
The Austrian climber made history with the stunning flash climb - here's how it happened
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