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Viridiana Álvarez on the summit of Denali

Viridiana Álvarez on Track for Breaking Monumental Climbing Record

Meet Viridiana Álvarez, a remarkable alpinist from Mexico who continues to make an impressive name for herself in the climbing community as she works toward breaking another record.

Viridiana Álvarez on the summit of Denali

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Viridiana Álvarez on Track for Breaking Monumental Climbing Record

Meet Viridiana Álvarez, a remarkable alpinist from Mexico who continues to make an impressive name for herself in the climbing community as she works toward breaking another record.

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Manaslu

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Madison Mountaineering Preparing for the Summit on Manaslu

The Madison Mountaineering Manaslu Expedition is awaiting a 'weather window' on the world's 8th highest peak.

The upper slopes of Mont Blanc

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Four Missing Climbers Found Dead on Mont Blanc

Two South Korean and two Italian climbers have perished on the icy slopes leading to the summit of Mont Blanc.

Cho Oyu from Tibet

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Climbing Expeditions Entering Tibet to Climb Cho Oyu

Expeditions from around the world are entering Tibet to climb 8,000-meter peaks, including Cho Oyu, under strict rules.

Kilian Jornet

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Kilian Jornet Crushes 82 Peaks All Over 4,000-meters in Just 19 Days

Kilian Jornet climbed the 82 4,000-meter peaks in the Alps in 19 days, destroying the previous record set by Ueli Steck.

Mont Blanc

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Four Foreign Climbers Found Dead Near Summit of Mont Blanc

Four climbers from Italy and South Korea found dead after facing severe weather while attempting Mont Blanc ascent.

Rockfall on the Eiger (far left)

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A Massive Rockfall Cascades Down the Eiger's North Face

A remarkable rockfall plummeted off the Eiger's treacherous North Fall Face, leaving the Swiss valley below awash is dust.

Path looking toward Mount Kilimanjaro

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Double Amputee Successfully Climbs Africa's Tallest Peak

After experiencing a horrific accident in 2022, Sarah de Lagarde lost her arm and leg. Despite being a double amputee, she recently found herself standing atop the tallest mountain in Africa.

View of Mont Blanc Massif

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6 Year Old Girl Climbs North Africas Tallest Mountain

Seren Price, 6, becomes the youngest girl to climb Mount Toubkal, raising funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital.

The highest point of Colorado, Mount Elbert 14,440f overlooking the rocky mountains .

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Colorado 14ers Hiking Initiative Releases Data Showing Record Low Visitors

The popular Colorado 14ers group of peaks saw a record low number of visitors last year, according to new data released by the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative.

Everesting on Mont-Tremblant

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Climbing the Vertical of Mt. Everest in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec

Climbing 29,029 ft. on Mont-Tremblant in Quebec, Canada - the newest destination for 29029.

Mont Blanc

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Italian Auto Executive Dies in Tragic Climbing Accident

Fabrizio Longo, Audi Italy head and avid climber, tragically dies on Cima Payer's Via Ferrata route at age 62.

Climbing the Eiger

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Former NFL Player Mark Pattison Tackles The Eiger

Former NFL wide receiver and Seven Summits climber returns to the Alps to conquer the Eiger.

Reading by the water

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Top 7 Climbing Books To Add to Your Fall Reading List

With autumn being right around the corner, it's almost time to curl up with your favorite blanket, a cup of coffee, and a good book. Here are 7 of the best outdoor adventure books to enjoy as the seasons change.

Meru

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Epic Mountaineering Documentary 'Meru' - Exhilarating and Inspiring

Academy Award-Winning Film Director Jimmy Chin's thrilling documentary 'Meru' spotlights passion, grit, and determination.

The Himalayas

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Expeditions Begin on the 6th and 8th Highest Mountains in the World

The climbing season has begun in the Himalayas, with Madison Mountaineering expeditions embarking on 8,000-meter peaks.

Mount Shavano, Colorado

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Colorado Man Rescued After Being Left Behind by Co-Workers on Hiking Retreat

What was supposed to be a fun office retreat in the Colorado mountains quickly became dangerous after one employee was left behind.

Manaslu

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Climbing and Trekking Set to Resume in the Himalayas

The post-monsoon season is about to begin in the Himalayas, providing trekkers and mountaineers a 'Climbing-Window' through December.

Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, New York Jan. 10, 2023. The FISU World University Games will begin this weekend in Lake Placid. Recent snow making upgrades have been added to the mountain and other venues that were used for the 1980 Winter Olympics.

Fisu World University Games

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US Army Accomplishes Historic Feat in New York Mountains

10th Mountain Division conquers all 46 Adirondack High Peaks in a historic, unity-driven Operation Commando Summit.

View of Mont Blanc Massif

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Two Lives Tragically Claimed While Rappelling on Mont Blanc Du Tacul

On August 21, 2 more climbers were killed while rappelling on Mont Blanc du Tacul due to an unexpected situation.

Rock climber on the wall

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6 Inspirational Climbing Documentaries That Will Leave You in Awe

Learn more about the adventure world and those who enter it by watching 6 of the most inspiring climbing documentaries.

Mt. Everest - 29,029 ft.

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Nepal's Youngest Mountaineer is Nearing Historic Feat

Nepalese 18-year-old Nima Rinji Sherpa is only one summit away from setting a historic world record in mountaineering.

Manaslu Avalanche

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Remembering the 2022 Fatal Climbing Tragedy on Manaslu

As climbing expeditions embark on Manaslu, the world's 8th highest peak, we remember the fatal avalanche that took Hilaree Nelson.

Mt. Everest - 29,029 ft.

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Do You Have What It Takes To Climb 29,029 Feet - Mt. Everest?

29029 'Everesting' descends on Whistler BC, where participants will attempt to climb the Seven Summits in 36-hours.

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'Rucking' Adopts Mountaineering Techniques to Supercharge Your Hike

"Rucking' refers to enhancing your walk, run or hike by carrying weight on your back - a basic concept gaining in popularity.