Uneven terrain and what feels like straight uphill ascents will create for a difficult, but rewarding experience. Most people will make this into a multi-day trip, but there are some who will push ...

On the 66th anniversary of the disputed first ascent of Cerro Torre in Patagonia by Cesare Maestri and Toni Egger, we examine the evidence.

As usual the highest mountain in the world is distinguishing itself for the incredible number of ascents. Of the many to reach the top is the Italian Mountain Guide Mario Dibona, who set foot on the ...

One of the greatest mountaineers of the 20th century, Frank S Smythe was also a celebrated memoirist and adventure writer.

While acclimatizing for their unidentified main goal, they completed two first ascents up unnamed peaks. The two climbers set ...

We then made a 16-day ski traverse across the Salvesen Range climbing peaks along the way. Highlights were the first ascents of the prominent Starbuck Peak (1434m) and the remote Mount Baume (1912m), ...