“The American Alpine Institute (AAI) says Lee Vining Canyon and the June Lake area in the Eastern Sierra provide “some of the finest steep water ice climbing in North America.” Spend some ...

In Nepal, there are 86 peaks between 7,000, and 7,999m. Some haven’t been summited for years. Today, we examine the climbing ...

The Corsa Alpine joins the hyperlight Corsa aluminum shaft with an ... A lightweight nylon spike plug keeps ice out of the shaft. The grip is machined for good handling and a small slot in the head ...

Don't let the lack of ice outside stop you from getting in a preseason training session. Visit this indoor ice climbing ...

Skiing and snowboarding tend to get most of the attention once winter comes around, but the reality is that there are many active pursuits to enjoy as temperatures drop. If you’re trying a winter ...

Nima Rinji Sherpa’s ears are still tinged black from wind chill, an occupational hazard of climbing to heights where humans ...

These ratings apply separately to the shaft and pick of the axe, and whilst this is generally relevant to axes intended for technical climbing, eg. pure water ice vs. mixed alpine climbing, it's worth ...

With ski resorts closing due to climate change and uncertain snow cover, Eloise Barker says you shouldn’t abandon the slopes ...

An important chapter in Tyrol's ice climbing history was written in 1988 when Orgler made the first ascent and the route remained the hardest in the region for many years. The high lying Renkfälle ...

If you think about the single action or movement that an alpine climber ... field to keep you climbing higher. I tested the best mountaineering boots by using them to summit technical peaks, covering ...

The mountaineering legend Steve House credits his time spent alpine climbing in Slovenia’s mountains ... glaciers, cornices, ice, and snow. These backcountry mountains are considered serious ...