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.
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
Nepal 23/05/2016 Mount Everest claims third fatality in as many days An Indian climber has died on Mount Everest, becoming at least the third person to be killed on the mountain in as many days.
Sport 07/10/2015 Austrian climber first to ascend Lebanese landmark Twenty-five year old Austrian climber David Lama has become the first person to scale Baatara Gorge sinkhole in Lebanon, also known as the Cave of
no comment 21/08/2015 Mountain runner sets new record for five-peak challenge This is champion mountain runner Andreas Steindl who has set a new record for scaling five Alpine peaks. The highest peak on the Swiss challenge –
le mag 31/07/2015 Skyhigh 'Skyway' a thrilling mountain experience A new architectural wonder offers visitors breathtaking views of the majestic Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest peak. Courmayeur (Ao), immagine in
world news 13/05/2015 Extreme climber admires Nepalese resilience Italian climber Marco Confortola was up Mount Dhaulagiri when the Himalayan range shook on April 25th. His second ascent of the more than 8,000-metre
