Aiguille Noire de Peuterey via the South Ridge — the longest route on Mont Blanc
One of the iconic routes of the Mont Blanc massif and perhaps one of the longest routes to a summit below 4,000 metres. Aiguille Noire de Peuterey via the South…
Nighttime rescue operation in the mountains: a drone helped a stranded climber escape
Climbing Senior Editor Anthony Walsh spoke with Forrest Rynearson, manager of Squamish Search and Rescue, to uncover previously unreported details about the drone rescue on the Alaska Highway route that…
Avalanche on Broad Peak kills 10 climbers: new tragedy on the world’s 12th-highest mountain
The avalanche that claimed the lives of 10 climbers on Broad Peak on July 30, 2026 became the latest tragedy in a long series of fatal incidents on the world’s…
Rockfalls in the Mountains: how to Identify a dangerous slope and reduce risks in mountaineering
When heading into the mountains, it is important not only to hope for luck, but also to understand the nature of the slopes. We look at how knowing the mechanisms…
Safe trad climbing indoors: the new Tarragó TAP system for placing friends and camalots
This concerns certified climbing holds designed for placing friends on indoor climbing walls, enabling training and instruction in self-protection techniques. The system will be presented on April 25 at the…
What you need to know to climb the Breithorn massif (Pennine Alps)
Breithorn is a heavily glaciated mountain ridge with several summits, accessible from Klein Matterhorn via the Breithornpass col. Many novice mountaineers choose it as their first 4,000-metre peak. The massif…
Ice belaying in mountaineering and ice climbing
Protection Points — Ice Screws Today, the primary equipment used to build protection anchors on ice are ice screws. Modern ice gear is laboratory-tested and capable of withstanding high loads…
Climbing Crestone Needle. Colorado, USA, North America
The approach to Cottonwood Lake and further toward the Crestones massif is a true test of endurance. In summer, under dry and sunny conditions, the trail feels endlessly long and…
Adventures on the Greenland Big Wall route. Climb report
The British team of Simon Smith, Tim Miller, and Callum Johnson, along with Slovakian climber Slovakian Miška, have successfully returned from an expedition to Torssukatak Fjord in the Cape Farewell…
Mountaineering training levels: admission criteria and mandatory requirements
The basic requirements for each level of mountaineering training are provided in the curriculum for basic and competitive mountaineering training.
A new route “The Crystal Towers” and a climbing story about a first ascent from a remote region of Alaska
In the summer of 2024, a group of four climbers won the Yukon 125 Prize, supported by the Yukon Territory government, for a challenging expedition to the Boundary Ranges in…
Edu Marin on the “Eternal Flame” route at Trango Towers in Pakistan. Beautiful film
The film tells the story of Edu Marin’s challenging ascent, in which altitude, weather, and long waits played a decisive role. He was supported by his father, Francisco, and brother,…
Contemporary issues in rock climbing and mountaineering in America
The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are currently considering two regulatory proposals that could fundamentally change the way rock climbing is managed.
New routes on the Aiguille de Triolet peak in the Mont Blanc massif
Aiguille de Triolet is a mountain in the eastern part of the Mont Blanc massif, on the border of France and Italy. Situated on a long ridge that includes peaks…
New climbing route in Genyen Massif, China
In October of this year, climbers Luka Lindic of Slovenia and Fanny Schmutz of France established a new climbing route on an unnamed 5,600-meter peak in the remote Genyen Massif…
Via Ferratas in the Dolomites (Italy). A brief overview
If you want to experience the Dolomites in an unusual way, and for some, an adrenaline rush is the best feeling, don’t miss the chance to take a via ferrata…
A new route to Chumik Kangri (6,754 m) in the closed Saltoro region of Pakistan
Chumik Kangri (6754 m) – an imposing 6754-metre mountain located in the remote Saltoro mountain region of the Karakoram, near the Siachen Glacier in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan, known for its political…
A first in mountaineering history! An incredibly beautiful and dangerous ski descent from the summit of Everest. Video
Skier and mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel becomes the first person to climb Everest and ski back to Everest Base Camp without supplemental oxygen!
New combined route “Lumina” (M8-) in the Alps to the peak Wildgall
On November 10, 2025, Italian climber Simon Gitl and German ice climbing world champion Ines Papert made a first ascent of a new combined route «Lumina» (M8-) along the northeastern…
New “Norteados” route to Cuerno Norte peak in Chile. Patagonia
On November 10, 2025, climbers Sebastián Pelletti and Hernán Rodríguez made the first ascent of a new route on the west face of Cuerno Norte in Patagonia, Chile. The new…