autumn Himalayan Climbing Update 3 – Great Weather
Finally the legendary excellent autumn weather has arrived on the world’s highest peaks. Team and climbers alike are reporting “bluebird” days with
Year: 2016
autumn Himalayan Climbing Update 2 – Jornet Cancels Everest
Kilian Jornet has ended his speed attempt on Everest from Tibet citing “dangerous” conditions. Meanwhile the only other climber from that side, Japanese
autumn Himalayan Climbing Update 1
Well, really not a lot to report – I know what you’re thinking – that I would never be a journalist for
autumn Himalayan Climbing Begins
If it is early September, it must mean a migration to the big mountains of Tibet and Nepal. Today, multiple teams are
2016 summer and autumn Everest Attempts
After a record breaking spring season on Everest, the mountain will see no rest this summer and now autumn. summer: Kilian Jornet As
7 Years after Ida’s Death
Today, I am climbing Mt. Ida, 12889′ in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park. It is a perfect peak to honor my mom, Ida, who died
K2 and Karakorum 2016 Wrap-Up
It looks like most of the attempts on the major 8000 meter and surrounding peaks in Northern Pakistan have come to an end this summer
summer Everest Speed Climb – Updated
Update 12 August 2016 Kilian Jornet and team have completed their accilization with 4 days in Nepal’s Langtang valley and will now
Turning 60 – A Look Back
At 6:24 am July 27, 1956, Ida and James Arnette named their new son Alan. Now on July 27, 2016, 60 years
Avalanche perhaps stops summits on K2 and the Karakorum – Updated
Update 26 July : Gasherbrum II summits. Heavy weather moving. Team down climbing now. Update 25 July : Nanga Summit. GII attempt underway. Broad Peak