Alpinist Steve Swenson Receives High Honour
From pushing the limits in the Himalaya to repeating classic routes in North America, he was just awarded the President’s Award from the American Alpine Club
Nirmal Purja Climbs 45th 8,000-metre Summit
He continues to add to his world record for climbing the most 8,000-metre peaks of any climber ever
Nearly 2,500 Climbers at Everest Base Camp
Some climbers have been hit and injured by rockfall above camp three
Sherpa Dies Guiding on Himalayan Peak
The death came during a descent from the summit of Makalu, though specifics about incident have not been made public
Climber Banned for Doping, Ondra Weighs In
Adam Ondra and a sports scientist talk about doping in the world of climbing as we head into an Olympics year
17-Year-Old Sorato Anraku Dominates Men’s Boulder World Cup Final
It’s the third World Cup podium in 2024 for the comp climbing prodigy
Climbers Lineup on Everest to Start Season
Climbers are reaching the tops of the world’s highest mountains in the Himalaya, here are a few highlights this week
Famed Italian Guide Dies on Mont Paramont
One of Italy’s most accomplished ski mountaineers, Denis Trento, was found dead after going out alone
Parthian Shot is a Dangerous UK Trad Climb
From broken bones to legendary repeats, this is one of the world’s most iconic bold gear climbs
Alex Honnold Attempts Women’s World Cup Boulder
Not known for his comp climbing, Honnold gives a problem a try and ends up leaving some shin skin on a volume after a nasty fall
