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Three major trails on Mount Fuji have opened to trekkers for the summer climbing...

Tonnes of trash have accumulated on the slopes of the world's highest peak

Destinations

Discover the Shahdag mountain and the Greater Caucasus range

Georgian Adventures: Okatse Canyon

From breathtaking views to extreme sports, Okatse Canyon has lots to offer visitors

Bulgaria 11/05/2018

Search for top Bulgarian mountaineer missing in bid to reach Tibetan summit

18 years ago he survived cancer but developed diabetes while receiving chemotherapy; 3 years ago, he survived a coma after being struck by a car while researching wildlife in the Pirin Mountains of Bulgaria; now he is missing on a Tibetan mountain.

Pakistan 26/02/2018

Man's 'suicidal' solo mission to scale mountain is abruptly halted

Russian-Polish mountaineer Denis Urubko planned to attempt the first winter ascent of K2 with a team of climbers, but abandoned base camp on Saturday after arguing with the expedition leader.

France 02/02/2018

'It was not a choice I made myself, it was forced upon me,' French alpinist recounts 'Killer Mountain' rescue

French climber, Elisabeth Revol, recounted to the AFP how she was rescued from Pakistan's "Killer Mountain" and why she was forced to leave her partner behind.

Pakistan 28/01/2018

One climber saved, another stranded on Pakistan's "killer mountain"

France's Elisabeth Revol is saved by Poland's Winter Climbing team, but Tomasz Mackiewicz remains stuck at 7000m.

Mountaineers can no longer climb Everest alone

Nepal 30/12/2017

Solo climbers banned by Nepal from climbing Mount Everest

New laws designed to reduce accidents in the Himalayas mean that solo mountaineers and climbs by some disabled people will be banned

focus 27/11/2017

Cameroon: the treasures of "Africa in miniature"

In this edition of Focus, we are off to Cameroon, to discover the incredible diversity of this country, described by many as “Africa in Miniature”.

world news 01/11/2017

Ayers Rock closed to climbers from 2019

Australia's world famous Uluru/ Ayers Rock will be closed to climbers from 2019. The ban is set to be enforced from the 26th October 2019 exactly 34 years after the rock was handed back to its original owners.

focus 14/08/2017

High jinks at the Almaty Mountain Sports Festival

Encircled by a range of breathtaking mountains, Almaty is Kazakhstan’s jewel in the crown.

world news 31/07/2017

What are the toughest ultramarathons in the world?

The Bolivian Skyrace is billed as one of the world's most difficult races. Which other races can runners use to test their endurance?

Sci-tech 16/06/2017

Genetics in the Himalayas

What are the mechanisms that allow us to adapt to extreme altitude and lack of oxygen?

world news 22/05/2017

At least 3 climbers die on Mount Everest

Three climbers have died on Mount Everest and another is missing in a busy and tragic weekend on the world’s highest mountain, according to officials and expedition…

Sport 30/04/2017

Ueli Steck dies in fall

The "Swiss Machine" died in a fall while preparing to climb Mount Everest in Nepal.

Sci-tech 26/10/2016

Hugh Herr moving mountains to end disability

Hugh Herr ''a future world without disability''

Sport 25/10/2016

Valery Rozov sets new world Basejumping record

Russia's Valery Rozov has beaten his own world basejumping record in the Himalayas

no comment 16/10/2016

USA: Mountain biking in Utah mountains

Canadian Brandon Semenuk flipped and flew his bike down a treacherous mountain course to win the 11th running of the Red Bull Rampage, his second victory in the…

interview 07/09/2016

Never say never: survival star Bear Grylls talks fear, masculinity and 007

With adventure TV shows in over 200 countries, numerous books and merchandising deals Grylls' schedule is timed to the minute, luckily we managed to grab him between takes as he filmed the latest camp