Video: Shishapangma South Face Expedition in the Khumbu

This past spring climbing season, alpinists Hervé Barmasse and David Göttler traveled to Shishapangma to attempt a new route along its ...

Himalaya Spring 2017: More Summits on Everest and Dhaulagiri, Near Miss on Shishapangma

The second big summit push is underway on Everest, and teams are now reaching the top with regularity as good weather has arrived once again...

Himalaya Spring 2017: Season Progressing On Schedule

So far, the spring climbing season in the Himalaya has been a textbook one, with schedules and plans unfolding exactly as expected. That...

Ueli Steck's Groundbreaking Expeditions Called into Question

Controversy has once again reared its ugly head in the world of high alpine mountaineering. Last week, while I was away in Idaho, an article...

Himalaya Spring 2017: New Routes on Cho Oyu and Shishapangma

Not all of the action will take place on Everest this spring. While the tallest peak on the planet always takes center stage at this time of...