French Climber Rescued from Crevasse on Treacherous Annapurna
Three Nepalese climbers recently rescued a fallen climber near Camp 3 on Annapurna, the 10th highest mountain in the world.
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April showers and spring weather bring a different ‘flavor of avalanches’ to Colorado
As the first week of April brings a storm to Colorado’s High Country, the shift from last week’s false spring back to cold ...
Gliding avalanches: Field monitoring tackles the great unknowns
In a gliding avalanche, the entire snowpack slides down a suitable substratum such as grass or slabs of rock. Such avalanches ...
The Climbing History of Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range. We look into its climbing history, spotlighting the pioneers who ...
Mount Everest is growing taller every day due to an unexpected geological force
Mount Everest’s towering height isn’t shaped by tectonic forces alone. Its continued growth owes a quiet debt to nearby rivers. These rivers, cutting through deep gorges, have helped lift the mountain ...