The mountains are calling and I must go, and I will work on while I can, studying incessantly.
- John Muir
A team of 10 Nepalese climbers including Nirmal "Nims" Purja reached the summit of K2 at approximately 5pm local time, completing one of the last great challenges in mountaineering.
Stephen Gladieux on a damp, dark Christmas spent in China’s remote Yantangping Cave.