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Mount Everest

Climbers Expedite the Acclimatization Process on Mt. Everest with Gas

The use of Xenon gas to expedite the acclimatization creates controversy on Mount Everest.

John Waechter
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Mount Everest
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Climbers Expedite the Acclimatization Process on Mt. Everest with Gas

The use of Xenon gas to expedite the acclimatization creates controversy on Mount Everest.

John Waechter
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The Puja Ceremony - Mt. Everest
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The Puja Ceremony - the Gateway to Climbing Himalayan Peaks

The Puja Ceremony is a sacred Buddhist tradition that occurs before every climbing expedition in the Himalayas.

John Waechter
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Navigating the Khumbu Icefall on Mt. Everest
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Drone Technology Improves Safety in the Khumbu Icefall on Everest

Drone technology is helping Sherpas set the route through the dangerous Khumbu Icefall on Mt. Everest.

John Waechter
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Renan Ozturk - Revo Collection Collaboration
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Elite Mountaineer, Filmmaker, and Artist Renan Ozturk Launches New Ventures

Elite mountaineer, artist, and filmmaker Renan Ozturk has embarked on a collaboration with Revo sunglasses and a new film highlighting Tenzing Norgay on Everest.

John Waechter
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The Himalayas
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Helicopter Rescue Effort Finds No Signs of Fallen Sherpa Climbers

Two Shepra climbers were sept away by an avalanche on Annapurna yesterday between Camp 2 and Camp 3 - they have not been seen since.

John Waechter
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Annapurna
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Success on Annapurna Despite Treacherous Conditions and Avalanche

A huge avalanche rocked Annapurna in the Himalayas, threatening summit teams on the world's 10th highest peak.

John Waechter
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Race against the storm: SA climbers make early push for Annapurna summit
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Summit Bids Begin on Stubborn and Treacherous Annapurna

Annapurna, one of the 8,000-meter peaks in the Himalayas, has proven treacherous this early spring with gaping crevasses and sheer ice slopes.

John Waechter
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Annapurna
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Expeditions Mount Summit Push on Annapurna in Treacherous Conditions

Annapurna, the 10th highest mountain in the world, has been challenging to early expeditions due to broad crevasses and icy terrain.

John Waechter
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The Himalayas
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French Climber Rescued from Crevasse on Treacherous Annapurna

French climber Vadium Druelle was rescued after falling into a crevasse on Annapurna in the Himalayas. He was transported via helicopter to Kathmandu.

John Waechter
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Annapurna
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Gaping Crevasses and Sheet Ice Stall Progress on Annapurna

Annapurna, the 10th highest peak in the world, is popular to climb in early spring but has proven difficult because of gaping crevasses and sheer ice slopes.

John Waechter
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Italian Dolomites
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Climber Tames Drytooling Route – First Woman to Climb Parellel World

A climber just stamped her name into history books after becoming the first woman to climb a D15+/D16 route.

Maria Aldrich
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Annapurna - Himalayas
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The Spring Climbing Season Begins in the Himalayas on Annapurna

Climbing season has begun in the Himalayas - home to the world's 8,000 meter peaks. The action begins on Annapurna, as Sherpa teams prepare the route.

John Waechter
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Crossing a Crevasse in the Khumbu Icefall
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The Ice Doctors Set to Prepare the Khumbu Icefall on Mt. Everest

The Khumbu Icefall, a frozen river that moves four feet a day, flows at the foot of Mt. Everest and must be navigated to reach the mountain's summit.

John Waechter
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Mount Everest
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Climbing Season Set to Begin in the Himalayas - Mount Everest

The Jet Stream will soon subside over the Himalayas, allowing climbers to reach the summits of the highest mountains in the world.

John Waechter
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Aug 7, 2024; Le Bourget, France; Aleksandra Miroslaw (POL) celebrates her gold medal in womenís speed climbing during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Le Bourget Sport Climbing Venue. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-Imagn Images
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Paris 2024 Olympic Speed Climber in the Running for Prestigious Award

The nominees for the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards have been released with a gifted climber among the ranks.

Maria Aldrich
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Carstensz Pyramid
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Two Mountaineers Perish, Three Rescued on Carstensz Pyramid

Tragedy struck again on Carstensz Pyramid after two climbers succumb to the elements after reaching the peak's summit.

John Waechter
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Ice climbing
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17 American Climbers to Compete in UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup

Several U.S. climbers are gearing up for the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup in Edmonton, Canada.

Maria Aldrich
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Part 2 Approach from Icefall Lodge to Lyell Hut Aug 1 2024
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Ski Mountaineering Team Prepares for World Ski Mountaineering Championships

Canada's SkiMo athletes target Icefall Traverse to train for the upcoming 2025 ISMF World Ski Mountaineering Championships March 2 - 8.

Powder Matt
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Mount Rainier
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Climbing Iconic Mount Rainier in 2025

Mount Rainier, the most glaciated mountain in the lower 48 states, and highest mountain in Washington state presents a formidable challenge.

John Waechter
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An overview of Ski Mountaineering
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Ski Mountaineering Takes Center Stage in Preparation for 2026 Olympics

Europeans dominated last weekend's race, the fifth stop of the 2024/25 ISMF World Cup, held in Bormio, Italy.

Powder Matt
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Mont Blanc
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Elite Mountaineers Establish Extreme new Route near Mont Blanc

Elite mountaineers Leo Billon and Amaury Fouillade recently set a new route on the Pointe Raphaël Borgis, 12,083 feet, near Mont Blanc.

John Waechter
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Madison Mountaineering - Aconcagua Summit January 24, 2025
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Madison Mountaineering and Climbing Royalty Succeed on Aconcagua

Elite Mountaineering Company Madison Mountaineering and American Ed Viesturs reach the summit of Seven Summit Aconcagua.

John Waechter
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Don Vockeroth and Mike Wiegele enjoying mountain steps together
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Meet the Gentle Giant: Mastering some of North America's Hardest Climbing Routes in the 1960’s

Don Vockeroth a Canadian climbing legend toppled some of the hardest routes under equipped by today’s standards

Powder Matt
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The Himalayas
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Nepal Seeks to Add Summits to the Iconic 8,000-Meter Peaks

The fourteen 8,000-meter peaks, the world's highest mountains located in Nepal and Tibet, facing scrutiny by Nepal's Department of Tourism.

John Waechter
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Mount Vinson - Antarctica
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Elite Mountaineering Company Enjoys Success on Seven Summit Mt. Vinson

Elite mountain guiding company enjoyed great success on Antartica's Mount Vinson during this season's Antartic summer.

John Waechter
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