Carstensz Tragedy Update: Two 60-Year-Old Women Died of Hypothermia » Explorersweb

One victim was trying to become the oldest woman to climb Indonesia's seven highest peaks. Three other climbers in their group survived but needed rescue.

Denali Rescue Team May Be Cut to Six People » Explorersweb

Unless something changes, only six search-and-rescue rangers will care for up to 500 climbers on North America's highest peak this season.

Colombia's 5,000m Peaks: Can You Climb Them Legally? Which One is Highest? » Explorersweb

After a recent story, several readers asked us whether a restricted area in Colombia was open to climbers again. Here's what you need to know.

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Statement on xenon and high-altitude mountaineering - UIAA

UIAA Medical Commission recommends established methods for acclimatization: Statement on xenon and high-altitude mountaineering The UIAA Medical Commission has recently received multiple reports and correspondence from mountaineers asking whether inhaling xenon has a positive effect on the body’s response to adapt to the lower oxygen availability at altitude (acclimatization). The UIAA Medical Commission is asked

In China, people are hiring ‘climbing buddies’ for big money. The more attractive they are, the higher the price

Young Chinese men are earning almost twice the average monthly salary by hiring themselves out as “climbing buddies” to help visitors scale mountains. That’s...

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Mount Everest Is Getting Taller

The world's tallest peak has inched above its peers, and now researchers think they have an explanation.