At least six rope-fixing Sherpas from the Seven Summit Treks successfully stood atop Mt Manaslu on Wednesday afternoon ...

Andrey Vasiliev and his team are back in Nepal for a new attempt on the tough south side of Cho Oyu. After a serious attempt ...

Following staff reports of poor working conditions and low wages, Essex Junction’s Metrorock Vermont climbing gym became the ...

One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor system properly. The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the ...

Climbing Season on the Himalayas The Himalayas, the highest mountain range in the world, were formed 50 million years ago.

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Climbers are flocking to Manaslu. The ropes have been fixed to Camp 2 and the early birds, especially those intending to ...

As expected, things are moving fast on Manaslu. The Sherpa team coordinated by Seven Summit Treks reached the summit today at ...

The goal of bearproofing your camp is to minimize odors that might attract bears ... Be creative and sensible with your techniques of hanging food. A 75 foot (23 meters) rope (at least ¼ inch thick - ...

A camper at Echo Lake suffered a back injury on Sept. 1 and couldn’t walk out on his own. Five rangers and the Woodstock Fire ...