Mountaineering
Mountaineering
How to Climb Mont Blanc: The Tallest Peak in Western Europe
Mont Blanc was the first mountain to be climbed for no reason at all - here’s how to follow in the footsteps of the pioneers!
Mountaineering
Adventures in the Andes: Climbing Huayna Potosí
This week, our spotlight falls on a beautiful 6000-meter peak in the heart of the Bolivian Andes, where culture, views, and mountaineering meet.
Hiking
How to Climb Ben Nevis
Summit the UK's highest mountain and enjoy one of its finest views!
Mountaineering
How to Maximize Your Climbing & Mountaineering Next Year
2024 will be upon us soon, so here are our top five tips to make the most of your year in the mountains!
Mountaineering
Adventure Stories: The End of Obsession
Charlie reflects on how life changes as mountaineers drift away from goal-chasing and try to find more profound satisfaction.
Hiking
Adventure Stories: Climbing One Peak Per Week in Summer 2023
Greg set out to climb at least one a peak a week during summer 2023. Here are all 16 unique peaks (for a total of 19 summits) that he climbed, with thoughts on each one.
Hiking
Adventure Stories: An Epic Overnight in the Ice Lake Basin
Combining a popular day hike to Ice Lake Basin with a technical scramble to the summit of 13,780-foot Golden Horn for a fantastic overnight in the San Juans.
Hiking
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro: The Most Accessible of the 'Seven Summits'
Everything you need to know to climb Africa’s highest mountain and experience its unique climatic zones.
Mountaineering
Peak of the Week: Mera Peak, Nepal
Nepal's Mera Peak is ringed by 5 of the 6 tallest mountains in the world—the view is breathtaking! The climb to the top might be long and brutal, but it's not technically challenging.
Mountaineering
Nadine Wallner: Scaling the Heights
At every turn, professional skier and mountain guide Nadine Wallner has turned obstacles into achievements. Here’s how she does it.
Mountaineering
When Mountaineering Goes Wrong: Unplanned Bivouacs
If you climb enough mountains, eventually you'll get stuck on the mountainside through the night at least once. So how do you deal with this "benightment?" Charlie has the answers.
Mountaineering
Five Key Traits Every Mountain Climber Must Possess
All mountaineers are different, but there are some traits which unite them. In this article we’ll study five attributes that all aspiring climbers should try to develop.