The gains from a successful Everest are aplenty. And some are now faking summit claims to avail of them. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/living/faking-everest-false-summit-claims-rise-as-climbers-exploit-systems-loopholes-to-win-unearned-acclaim-8824571.html?fbclid=IwAR1Eq0tleTjYpp7JKOq9Rin1M8nsPUsdHTRcMx2a-MzrGh7sRpp6qisGHLQ Faking Everest: False summit claims rise, as climbers…
Kilian Jornet reflects on running in the spotlight and how he got there. First published: https://openthemagazine.com/lounge/books/in-high-spirits-2/ In High Spirits A great mountain runner relives the romance of ascending If Kilian…
A visionary in his own right, Ueli Steck chased projects that have been nothing short of a revolution in modern-day climbing. First published: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/play/82-kinds-of-highs/article7659799.ece 82 kinds of highs Ueli Steck, ‘the…
One of the most radical climbers of the current generation, Ueli Steck had earned the title of ‘the Swiss machine’ for his bold attempts. An accident on Nuptse in April…