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Edu Marín Sieges Mega-Hard Italian Multipitch Climb — With His Dad

Righteous climbing in the Dolomites meets touching family drama in a beautiful new documentary about Edu Marín's ascent of Panaroma.

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Kristin Harila, Sherpas Need 3 Peaks in 3 Months to Beat Nims’ Record

Pasdawa Sherpa, Dawa Ongchu, and Kristin Harila summitted Gasherbrum I and inched closer to breaking Nirmal “Nims” Purja’s speed record.

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Trashed: One Climber Is Irate About Garbage on K2

K2 summiteer Flor Cuenca described conditions at K2 base camp as a 'pigsty' and included herself in a cohort she chastised harshly.

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Which Mountain Is Really the Tallest? Experts Still Disagree

Pointing to the roof of the world may seem simple enough, but proving that's what you're pointing at is a lot more complicated.

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Extremes on Mont Blanc Prompt Mayor to Seek ‘Funeral Deposit’ for Climbers

A rescue or body recovery on Mont Blanc would cost €10,000; the remaining €5,000 would cover climbers who paid the ultimate price.

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