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France

'It was not a choice I made myself, it was forced upon me,' French alp

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.

02/02/2018

Pakistan

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.

28/01/2018

Nepal

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

30/12/2017

Focus

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”.

27/11/2017

World News

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.

01/11/2017

Focus

High jinks at the Almaty Mountain Sports Festival

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

14/08/2017

World News

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?

31/07/2017

Sci-Tech

Genetics in the Himalayas

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

16/06/2017

World News

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…

22/05/2017

Sport

Ueli Steck dies in fall

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

30/04/2017

Sci-Tech

Hugh Herr moving mountains to end disability

Hugh Herr ''a future world without disability''

26/10/2016

Sport

Valery Rozov sets new world Basejumping record

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

25/10/2016

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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…

16/10/2016

World

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

07/09/2016

Nepal

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.

23/05/2016

Sport

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

07/10/2015

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Mountain runner sets new record for five-peak challenge

21/08/2015

Culture news

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

31/07/2015

World News

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

13/05/2015

Sport

Daniel Arnold scales Matterhorn in record time

Mountaineering has had a dark week following the tragedy in the Himalayas but now Swiss climber Daniel Arnold has provided the sport with a welcome

01/05/2015