Latest about alpinism
Who is Jimmy Chin? From finding Sandy Irvine’s boot on Everest to making movies with Alex Honnold and summitting Meru
Asian American filmmaker, photographer, skier, climber, alpinist, author, Oscar winner and the man who discovered Sandy Irvine’s boot. is there anything Jimmy Chin can't do?
Who was Walter Bonatti? The story behind the breathtaking achievements of one of mountaineering’s all-time greats
We take a look at the life of Walter Bonatti, the legendary Italian mountaineer who embodied the spirit of alpinism
When does hiking become mountaineering? The difference isn't just about the terrain, but about the conditions you're tackling it under
Our mountaineering guru considers when a hike ends and a mountaineering mission begins
Who is Conrad Anker? The American 'rock star' climber who discovered George Mallory’s body on Everest
From discovering Mallory to losing his best friend in an avalanche on Shishapangma, Conrad Anker’s career in the mountains is one of extreme highs and lows
Who was Ueli Steck? The “Swiss Machine” mountaineer who broke records on the world’s most iconic peaks
Ueli Steck’s warm character, insatiable drive and astonishing climbs made him one of the greatest climbers and mountaineers of the modern era
Grivel Air Tech New-Matic EVO Crampons review: lightweight traction for mountaineering exploits
We attach Grivel’s Air Tech New-Matic EVO Crampons, technical 12-point traction devices that are lighter than most and provide ironclad hold on snow and ice
Incredible highs and a few Lowes: who are America’s greatest ever mountaineers?
Our mountaineering expert looks at America’s greatest ever mountaineers, detailing the historic ascents of the nation’s finest
Who is Chris Bonington? The extraordinary life of the great British mountaineer
We take a look at the life of Sir Chris Bonington, one of British mountaineering’s most legendary characters, who turned 90 last year
