Random: NYC Marathon, Chinese Alz, Pumori
A wonderfully inspirational story- Meb Keflezighi wins the NY Marathon Tough season on Pumori-no summits from Peak Freak in spite of a […]
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No Fall 2009 Everest Summits
Fall is a difficult time to climb Everest. This year there were only two teams – one on each side. Both gave it their all and both have now left the mountain without a summit attempt. Heavy snowfall and high winds were the primary issues.
The "Other" Himalaya Climbs
When people think of climbing in the Himalaya, almost everyone thinks of Mt. Everest. But the post-monsoon period of Fall is difficult on Everest with higher winds, more snow plus ever-shorter and colder days so many commercial companies turn to the slightly lower and logistically easier Cho Oyu, Manaslu and Shishapangma as their primary Fall 8000m expeditions.
Tracking Expeditions
Keeping up with friends and family on a far-away mountain expedition has always been challenging. Some teams post dispatches every few days […]