Keyword: Himalayas

Head-to-head race on Mount Everest: Andrews & Egloff plan record attempts

Speed ​​climbers Tyler Andrews and Karl Egloff both have their sights set on new record times on Mount Everest – without artificial oxygen.

Most dangerous job in the world | Icefall Doctors on Mount Everest

Every spring, the Icefall Doctors, a team of experienced Sherpas, begin preparing for the Mount Everest season. Since the 1990s, they have been securing the Khumbu Glacier's south face for the ascent of hundreds of alpine climbers each year.

Conflict over helicopter flights in the Himalayas escalates

There have been conflicts in the recent past between helicopter companies and the local population, namely the Namche Youth Group. Landing sites have been blocked and pilots have been threatened. What's going on?

The Last Expedition: The Mystery of Wanda Rutkiewicz

Wanda Rutkiewicz, the most famous mountaineer in the world at the time, disappeared in 1992 on Kangchenjunga in Nepal. To this day, rumors persist that she is still alive....

American ultrarunner sets new speed record on Manaslu

Tyler Andrews has climbed Manaslu (8163m) in a new record time. The day before yesterday, he reached the summit 9 hours and 52 minutes after starting from the base camp...

Piolets d'Or: These are the important ascents of 2023

In collaboration with the American Alpine Journal, the Piolets d'Or Committee has published a comprehensive list of major climbs for 2023. It includes...

Historical: Expedition team reaches Cho Oyu from the Nepalese side

A 7-person team led by Gelje Sherpa climbed Cho Oyu via a new route on the extremely difficult Nepalese side.

Alpine style: New route through the west face of Hungchi (7029m)

The two alpinists Charles Dubouloz and Symon Welfringer made an impressive first ascent in alpine style on the 7000m Hungchi.

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