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French alpinists Ben Guigonnet, Fred Degoulet and HĂ©lias Millerioux call themselves Le Gang des Moustaches.
United by their facial hair, they have climbed all over the world together, and this past October completed their most notable ascent yet: a new route up Nuptse's ominous South Face. (more…)
First (Solo!) Ascent of Nangpai Gosum II by Jost Kobusch
The world’s fourth highest unclimbed peak has just been climbed by German wunderkind Jost Kobusch.
Göttler and Barmasse Blitz Shishapangma’s South Face
Light and fast was the name of the game in the Himalayas this season.
Everest 2017 Updates: Deaths, Speed Records and More
Now we’re in the thick of it.
Everest Circus Begins Again
The world’s highest mountain is once again open for business.
Ueli Steck: The Carpenter Who Climbed Mountains
Ueli Steck, who died in Nepal on April 30, was probably this generation’s greatest alpinist.
