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Classic Climbs Closed: Record Heat Cancels European Alps Tours

The sweltering, dry conditions in the European Alps have turned glacier areas and classic routes into deadly traps.

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Incredible ‘Pou’ Climbing Brothers Keep Putting Up First Ascents: Timeline

Iker and Eneko Pou have demolished every climb they've tried in the Peruvian Cordillera for the last 2 months. Can't keep up? Here's a timeline.

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The ‘Cadillac’ of Trekking Poles, LEKI Unveils High-End Black Series FX Carbon

If you want trekking poles with every bell and whistle, then LEKI's Black Series fit the bill. Check out the latest in German engineering. 

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Fastest to Climb the World’s 5 Highest Peaks: Pasdawa Sherpa Sets Speed Record

When Pasdawa Sherpa flew the Nepali flag on the summit of K2 (28,251 feet) on July 21, he did it as a new record-holder.

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Watch the Pou Bros Send Untouched Peruvian Snow & Ice

Get a taste of what makes brothers Eneko and Iker Pou tick in this short clip as they hunt first ascents in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca.

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