Picaflor
Join Hayden, Bronwyn, Danford, Tyler and Jaron as they hack through dense jungle to reveal a big wall paradise in the Cochamó Valley, in Southern Chile.
Managing avalanche risks in the mountains
Learn from Zeb Blais, IFMGA Mountain Guide and Owner of Blackbird Mountain Guides, as he shares his expert knowledge on best practices for avoiding avalanche risks. Discover a comprehensive checklist of essential tips and advice to stay safe while enjoying the backcountry.
The High Life
Leading a team to an 8000m summit demands impeccable organisation, unwavering commitment, and an affinity for the otherworldly landscapes of the loftiest mountains. Jon Gupta shares his guiding experience on the world’s third highest peak.
Home of the Jötunn
Rab Athlete Tor Berge recently journeyed to Jotunheimen for a few days of peak bagging, with his climbing partner Bjørn.
An Teallach's Hardest Winter Route Repeated
Guy Robertson and Adam Russell have repeated The Wailing Wall (IX 9) on An Teallach, a route established by the late Martin Moran.
Reflecting on the 2022 Ouray Ice Fest
Ryan Vachon shares his thoughts from the 2022 Ouray Ice Festival.
Steady but Surely: Mount Rundle Traverse
Christine and Sam take on the Mount Rundle Traverse. But have they bitten off more than they can chew?
Sirens on the Scheidegg Wetterhorn
Bas and Danny are alone on the west pillar of the Scheidegg Wetterhorn. How will they fare on Berner Oberland's wild route?
Everest | Failing in Style
Decision-making in the mountains is difficult. Do we continue? Do we go back down? When faced with illness, high winds, and doubt, what would you do if the summit was in reach?
Of Autumn & Ice Part 2
Benny, Alex, and Austin explored the Alaskan Hayes Range in autumn to see what they would find. Turns out, they found some seriously good climbing.
Of Autumn & Ice Part 1
Benny, Alex, and Austin explored the Alaskan Hayes Range in autumn to see what they would find. Turns out, they found some seriously good climbing.
Getting to know Juho Knuuttila
We caught up with Juho, a dedicated Finnish climber, Juho as he heads of to the Karakorum for some new routing.
Psycho Bianco Ridge: Dutch Expedition Academy in Bernina
The Bianco Ridge on Piz Bernina (4.048m) is a dream route for many climbers. Just like the photogenic west-east traverse of Piz Palü (3.905m). Even better would be to link up both ridge routes and combine them into one long tour. In spite of a somewhat unstable weather forecast the young Dutch Expedition Academy team gave it a try. It all turned out a little different than expected, but was an unforgettable day.
Time to Reminisce – Climbing Norway’s National Mountain
My home is Bergen, Norway – otherwise known as the city between the seven mountains. It is here that I grew up with a family who took me to the mountains or the cabin every weekend and every holiday. With that, I was trained from a very early age to take active breaks from a busy everyday life.
The Big Three – Climbing in South Island
I’m not a big fan of waking up early, yet I seem to have chosen a lifestyle and career where my phone alarm has seven different wake-up calls set between midnight and 6am. It’s the hours of darkness that are the worst bit, trudging across glaciers when it’s cold, but still warm enough for you to work up a sweat that mingles with your sun cream.