Xia Boyu made four previous attempts to climb Mount Everest. He succeeded on his fifth attempt at the age of 69. Boyu was a double amputee.
Xia Boyu: He Climbed Mount Everest on His Fifth Attempt at the Age of 69 as a Double Amputee
It's 20 years next month since the ill-fated 1996 commercial expeditions to summit Everest resulted in the deaths of eight people, and spawned a series of 'disaster porn' books. What's been learned?
The Ill-Fated 1996 Everest Expedition: 20 Years on
Do you want to climb Świnica in the Polish Tatra Mountains? Read it first.
My Experience Climbing Świnica (2301 m) in the Polish Tatra Mountains
Do you want to climb Zawrat in the Tatra Mountains? Read it first.
My Experience Climbing Zawrat (2159 m) in the Polish Tatra Mountains
In 1938 the second woman to climb Mont Blanc claimed to be the first, dismissing on a number of accounts her predecessor, a maid servant who'd summitted 30 yrs earlier. What is the story behind the two ascents and who rightly deserves the title?
The first woman to climb Mont Blanc: Henriette d' Angeville or Maria Paradis?
A trail report and guide to climbing the tallest peak in the Rocky Mountains.
On Top of the Rockies: Climbing Colorado's Mt. Elbert
Everest claims 1 in 4 lives a year as climbers seek to summit the highest mountain on Earth.
The Bodies of Everest. The World's Highest Graveyard.
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the UK. How to get there and climb to the summit. Includes a Ben Nevis map and practical tips.
Getting to and Climbing Ben Nevis, UK's Highest Mountain
Trails in the Polish Tatra Mountains. Only for the most experienced hikers!
The Polish Tatra Mountains: Level Hardcore. Trail Descriptions
A product review by Kurt Morrison of the Grivel Nepal SA general mountaineering ice axe.
Grivel Nepal SA Ice Axe Review
Do you want to reach the highest peak in Poland? Learn more about the trail and how to prepare.
Climbing Rysy (2499 m) – the Highest Peak in Poland
Considered one of Britain’s toughest outdoor challenges, The Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing the three highest peaks in England, Wales and Scotland, often within 24 hours.
Three Peaks Challenge
How to climb Mount Toubkal, Morocco, without using a local guide service, including route details, required equipment, and important local specifics.
How to Climb Mount Toubkal Without a Guide
A giant reaching 5,895 meters, Mt. Kilimanjaro dwarfs all in its path. The pinnacle is blanketed in snow crystals and ice formations. Accessible from Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya, this natural wonder is high on the list for hikers from all over the world.
Into the Clouds of Mount Kilimanjaro
A first-hand account of hiking to Kjeragbolten including useful information and handy tips to help you plan your own adventure to this popular natural landmark of Norway.
Hike to Kjeragbolten, Norway
A product review of the Scarpa Triolet Pro GTX technical mountaineering boot by Kurt Morrison
Scarpa Triolet Pro GTX Review