SUMMIT FEVER

Elisabeth ‘Eli’ Revol and Tomasz ‘Tomek’ Mackiewicz made it to the summit of Nanga Parbat in 2018. Only one made it back alive. First published: https://lifestyle.livemint.com/news/big-story/elisabeth-revol-the-woman-who-survived-the-killer-mountain-111613457125413.html?fbclid=IwAR3N0oWGvuriltpoIMaJb9Kvno-9RxMDQ3tUCy-rqlZi3N-XO2Mps1Jll8I Elisabeth Revol: The woman…

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SHERPANIS ON K2

Frances Klatzel paints a beautiful portrait of the journey of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita, Maya Sherpa and Dawa Yangzum Sherpa in ‘Daring to Dream’ In the world of high altitude…

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ANOTHER MESSY SEASON ON EVEREST

Even as a record number of permits were issued for Everest in May 2019, things are getting more dangerous on the highest mountain in the world First published: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/the-fatal-turn-to-everest-summit/story-Aq6k9Y71yMYY7SJ6sTy8VK.html How…

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WHY SWENSON CONTINUES CLIMBING AT 65

Steve Swenson talks about his insatiable thirst for climbing non-commercial peaks in the high mountains First published:https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/slowly-up-the-karakoram-1554009524842.html Slowly up the Karakoram Renowned climber Steve Swenson opens up about his climbing career…

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ATOP EVEREST OR NOT?

The summit claim of three Haryana climbers is disputed by those on the mountain with them First published:https://www.firstpost.com/living/atop-mt-everest-or-not-climbers-challenge-haryana-trios-claim-of-scaling-worlds-highest-peak-6874031.html Climbers challenge Haryana trio’s claim of scaling world’s highest peak On 26…

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THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF EVEREST

Lisa Choegyal and Sujoy Das look at the history of the highest mountain in the world. First published: https://openthemagazine.com/lounge/books/everest-reflections-on-the-solukhumbu/ People and Peaks Two writers romance the Everest WHEN NEPAL OPENED…

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THE MESS ON EVEREST

Commercial climbing has made summits accessible for ordinary folks. But it’s come at the cost of lives and the environment, even as it continues to be a money-spinner for everyone…

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DOUG SCOTT ON CHASING PEAKS

Doug Scott comes from the generation of climbers for whom, the journey was more important than the destination. Over the years, his adventures – and misadventures – took him up…

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