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elpais.com • Climbing • Chile
Two Spanish amateur climbers achieved the first Spanish ascent of the legendary 'Riders on the storm' route in the Torres del Paine, facing challenging weather conditions and spending 20 days on the wall.
thehindu.com • Mountaineering • Nepal
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) successfully scaled Mount Makalu, the world's fifth-highest peak, with five climbers reaching the summit on April 19, 2025.
ansa.it • Accident • Switzerland
Five ski mountaineers died in a tragic accident on the Adler Glacier in the Swiss Alps after possibly being swept away by an avalanche or ice slab.
elpais.com • Sports • World
Oscar Gogorza's new book, 'Montaña,' explores the history, motivations, and contradictions of alpinism through captivating storytelling and personal experiences.
diariovasco.com • Mountaineering • Spain
A journalist and mountain guide reflects on his experiences in the mountains, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader observations on the changing nature of mountaineering and the inherent risks involved.
theatlantic.com • Sports • World
The article explores the controversies surrounding the use of xenon gas in mountaineering and the pursuit of record-breaking feats in athletics, highlighting the ethical dilemmas and psychological aspects of competition.
elnortedecastilla.es • Sports • Spain
The IV FID Ciudad de León ABANCA featured renowned mountaineers Juanito Oiarzabal, Edurne Pasabán, and Carlos Soria, sharing their experiences and Oiarzabal announcing his retirement from climbing eight-thousanders.
nytimes.com • Accident • Alaska
A Seattle climber died after falling 3,000 feet from a climbing route at Denali National Park.
elpais.com • Mountaineering • Nepal
The 1950 ascent of Annapurna, the first eight-thousander climbed, is revisited, revealing conflicting accounts and challenging the heroic narrative.