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Over the Top outside
David Sharp's lonely death on Mount Everest revived the old, raging debates about personal ethics and the wisdom of commercially guided climbing. But whatever went right and wrong in 2006, the bottom line remains: You challenge this peak at your own risk, because its punishments are swift, terrible, and blind.
Lost Horizons outside
Naysayers claim the age of adventure is over. On an unclimbed peak in Tibet, our man declares that it has just begun.
Visibility Unlimited outside
Pioneering climber, explorer, and mapmaker Bradford Washburn has shot some of the most epic mountain photography of all time—much of which has never seen the light of day. Kurt Markus delves into a cache of unforgettable images and reports on the long, full life of an alpine icon.
The Elements of Style outside
It's time for a radical reform of high-altitude mountaineering—and a fresh debate over what it means to climb right
Rising to the Challenge
How do you learn to conquer a snow-covered mountain—and your fears? Simple. Go with Wyoming's Exum Mountain Guides, the leaders in mountaineering training.
What Andrew McLean, Ski Mountaineer, Brings outside
McLean, 47, is one of the world's most accomplished backcountry skiers, with first descents on every continent—and more than 100 total. This spring, he's off to Greenland for a few more. Here's what he's packing.
Argentina's Aconcagua Mountaineering Expedition Alaska Mountain Guides
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Aconcagua is located in the central Andes of Argentina near the border with Chile. It offers an incredible climbing experience for individuals seeking the challenges of a high altitude climbing expedition in a spectacular setting.
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Summits of Bolivia World Expeditions
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The towering white peaks of the Cordillera Real provide a majestic backdrop above the vast Bolivian altiplano. A spectacular alpine region ideally...
Climb Aconcagua Northwest Voyageurs
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At 22,841 ft, Aconcagua stands as the highest mountain in South America, the highest mountain on Earth outside of the Himalayas and is one of the...
Mexico Volcano Expedition Alaska Mountain Guides
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Mexico's volcanoes offer an exciting trip for individuals seeking the challenges of climbing at moderate altitude amidst an interesting cultural...
What You Need: Ski Mountaineering
The gear you need to strap on, pack up, wear, and shed to get up—and back down—a serious mountain.
What Andrew McLean, Ski Mountaineer, Brings outside
McLean, 47, is one of the world's most accomplished backcountry skiers, with first descents on every continent—and more than 100 total. This spring, he's off to Greenland for a few more. Here's what he's packing.
Are the Mountains Killing Your Brain? outside
Alarming new science shows that thin air can wreck brain cells—at lower altitudes than you'd think. Here's how to protect yourself.
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