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Mountaineers will have to contend with much more unpredictable conditions. Climbing Mount Everest is one of the most difficult feats known to humankind, but the treacherous expedition is getting even ...

Clear skies, calm winds, and sweeping views of Himalayan peaks — this postcard image has long defined autumn climbing in the ...

Twin brothers are climbing a mountain in the Himalayas, one dressed in modern clothing, the other in a replica outfit worn ...

High in the Himalayas, such extreme weather means blizzards and snowstorms, which is a huge risk for trekking, mountaineering ...

The second, or fall, climbing season in the Himalaya will soon end. Deep winter will soon envelope the highest mountains in the world rendering these giants unclimbable. Several expeditions have set ...

With the retreat of the climbing team attempting a winter ascent on Makalu, the winter climbing season in the Himalayas officially ends. The pristine mountain range will enjoy a respite from human ...

Three teams are making progress on their winter climbing expeditions in the Himalayas. The true winter climbing season in the Himalayas beings on December 21st , and these three teams have plans to ...

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This story is part of our ongoing “First Steps” series, where we share extraordinary stories of men who transformed their ...