The mountains are calling and I must go, and I will work on while I can, studying incessantly.
- John Muir
From The Journal...
From The Podcast...
For generations of Himalayan enthusiasts, Indian photographer Ashok Dilwali's images are a critical record of one of Earth's most renowned ranges, and a changing landscape
Char Dham Highway Project: A Reckless Road to Salvation
John Mcphee described the Himalayas as the âcrowning achievement of the Indo-Australian plateâ in his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, âAnnals of the Former Worldâ.
Everest: Queues, Theft and Death on the Mountain Once Known as Chomolungma
Everest does not exist as it did a century ago. We have changed the way it is perceived, and should take responsibility for its numerous and consistent casualties.
Hon Hon Hon! French Gang Twirl Their Moustaches While Climbing Nuptse South Face
French alpinists Ben Guigonnet, Fred Degoulet and HĂ©lias Millerioux call themselves Le Gang des Moustaches.
First (Solo!) Ascent of Nangpai Gosum II by Jost Kobusch
The worldâs fourth highest unclimbed peak has just been climbed by German wunderkind Jost Kobusch.
Göttler and Barmasse Blitz Shishapangmaâs South Face
Light and fast was the name of the game in the Himalayas this season.
