French Alpinist Vivian Bruchez Becomes First to Climb and Ski All 82 of the Alps’ 4,000-Meter Peaks French mountain guide and ski mountaineer Vivian Bruchez has become the first person to climb and ski all 82 summits over 4,000 meters (13,00 feet) in the Alps—a feat that has taken more than two decades, dozens of partners, and an unwavering commitment to both athleticism and alpine ethics. On June 20, Bruchez summited Pointe Marguerite (4,065 meters, 13,337 feet) […] Climbing Martin Kuprianowicz | June 24, 2025 0 Comments
Colombian Woman Quietly Summits Earth’s 7 Highest Summits Meet Margarita Moreno, a 39-year-old underground climber from Bogotá, Colombia. Moreno summited Earth’s Seven Summits, achieving this feat without major sponsorship, an extremely rare accomplishment that demonstrates her raw passion, love, and dedication to the sport. Ever since 2018, Moreno has been silently climbing the seven highest mountains on the planet, starting with Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and most recently completing […] Climbing Sam Fishman | June 23, 2025 0 Comments
Climbers Warned as Snow and Wintry Conditions Forecast on 14,179′ Mount Shasta, CA A vigorous low-pressure system is bearing down on Mount Shasta, California, this weekend, bringing an abrupt return to winter-like conditions just in time for the summer solstice. Forecasters warn that freezing temperatures and descending snow levels will harden snow surfaces below treeline, increasing the risk of slips and falls for climbers on the 14,179-foot volcano. Related: [PHOTOS] Over 15″ Fresh […] Climbing CragBrains | June 20, 2025 0 Comments
Ski Duo Breaks Speed Record on Mont Blanc, Skiing All 4 Faces and Climbing 24,000 Vertical Feet in Stunning 21 Hours Record-setting alpinist Benjamin Védrines, 32, and partner Nicolas Jean recently conquered all four of Mont Blancs incredible faces in an impressive 21 hours. While that accomplishment might be incredible enough, the fact that these two mountaineers conquered the amazing feat in June makes it even more astonishing. Mont Blanc, sitting at an elevation of 15,777 feet, hold snow near its […] Climbing Joseph Kaufmann | June 19, 2025 0 Comments
Veteran Mountain Guide Becomes First Person to Summit Mount Rainier, WA, 600 Times in New World Record Mountain guide Brent Okita reached the summit of Mount Rainier for the 600th time on Friday, setting a new world record for the most ascents of Washington’s highest peak, according to RMI Expeditions. At 64 years old, Okita is now the only person known to have climbed the 14,410-foot mountain that many times. A professional guide since 1986, he completed […] Climbing Martin Kuprianowicz | June 16, 2025 0 Comments
Alex Honnold, Famed Big Wall Climber and “Free Solo” Star, Cast In Upcoming Supernatural Climbing Movie Alex Honnold, 39, is set to feature in an upcoming horror climbing movie The Sound filmed in Mazama, Washington, and Las Vegas, Nevada, according to IMBD. Honnold is famous for his big mountain climbs in both Yosemite National Park, and across the globe. In 2017, Honnold changed the climbing world forever by becoming the first person to summit Yosemite’s “freerider” route […] Climbing Joseph Kaufmann | June 13, 2025 0 Comments
How Much Does it Cost to Climb to the Roof of the World in 2025? For many in the climbing community, Mount Everest stands as the pinnacle of high altitude mountaineering. The highest of the seven summits, Everest (known locally as Chomolungma in Tibetan or Sagarmatha in Nepali) is the highest point on Planet Earth. This behemoth towers a staggering 29,032 feet (8,848 meters) above sea level, the same altitude as commercial jets fly. In […] Climbing Joseph Kaufmann | June 12, 2025 0 Comments
Body of Skier Killed in 3,000-Foot Fall on Denali, AK, Has Been Recovered [UPDATED: 01:50 a.m. PST, June 5, 2025] The body of a deceased ski mountaineer was recovered on the morning of Wednesday, June 4. Alex Chiu, aged 41 of Seattle, Washington, died as a result of a 3,000-foot fall from the Denali (Mount McKinley) West Buttress climbing route onto the Peters Glacier. After recovery, rangers returned to Denali National Park and […] Climbing SnowBrains | June 5, 2025 0 Comments
Italian Mountaineer Smashes Mont Blanc Fastest Known Time (FKT) With Combination of Running and Skiing On Saturday, May 31, Italian mountaineer William Boffelli carved his name into the record books, completing the round trip from Chamonix, France, to the summit of Mont Blanc and back in an astonishing 4 hours, 43 minutes, and 24 seconds. The Mont Blanc FKT, achieved with a combination of running and ski mountaineering, eclipsed the previous record set last week […] Climbing CragBrains | June 2, 2025 0 Comments
New Speed Records Set on Mont Blanc by French Athletes Benjamin Vedrines and Elise Poncet In a historic week for high-speed alpine ascents, two French athletes have claimed new Fastest Known Times (FKTs) for skiing ascents and descents of Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s highest peak. On May 24, 32-year-old French mountaineer Benjamin Vedrines completed a blistering round-trip from Chamonix to the 4,809-meter (15,777-foot) summit of Mont Blanc and back in 4 hours, 54 minutes, and […] Climbing Martin Kuprianowicz | May 30, 2025 0 Comments
Legendary Sherpa Breaks His Own Previous World Record by Summiting Mount Everest for 31st Time With many expeditions receiving the “green light” to summit, Mount Everest is popping up on headlines all over the internet. In the latest Everest news, the Nepali Sherpa known as “Everest Man,” Kami Rita, summited Everest for his 31st time. At the age of 55, Rita extended his own previous world record by guiding a group of Indian army officials to […] Climbing Luke Guilford | May 29, 2025 0 Comments
At 17, Montana Teen Becomes Youngest American Woman to Summit Mt. Everest and Complete 7 Summits Emma Schwerin, a 17-year-old student from Montana, has become the youngest American woman to summit Mount Everest, capping off an ambitious 18-month journey to climb the highest mountain on each continent. Schwerin reached the 29,029-foot summit of Everest on May 15, completing the final leg of what mountaineers call the Seven Summits—a global challenge that includes peaks such as Kilimanjaro, […] Climbing CragBrains | May 23, 2025 0 Comments
3 Climbers Killed, 1 Injured After 400-Foot Fall in North Cascades Rappelling Accident Three climbers from Washington died and a fourth was seriously injured after an anchor failure led to a 400-foot fall near North Early Winters Spire in the North Cascades on Sunday, according to the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office. The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on May 11, approximately 16 miles west of Mazama, as the group descended a steep gully […] Climbing CragBrains | May 13, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] I Climbed a Secret Ridge on Mont Blanc—And it was Hard “Today I’m talking you on the Aiguille Dorees, an amazing ridgeline in the eastern part of the Mont Blanc Range, in Switzerland. I’ve been fascinated by the aesthetics of this mountain ever since I saw a picture of it, and completing this traverse was an absolut dream of mine. Join me and my friend Marco Malcangi on this epic adventure.” […] Climbing CragBrains | May 8, 2025 0 Comments
Mount Fuji, Japan, Climber Rescued Twice in Four Days After Returning for Lost Phone A 27-year-old university student was rescued twice from Mount Fuji, Japan, in four days after returning to the mountain to retrieve his lost mobile phone. The Chinese student first attempted to summit Mount Fuji via the Fujinomiya trail last Tuesday, well outside the official climbing season, which runs from early July to early September. He became stranded at around 9,800 […] Climbing SnowBrains | April 28, 2025 1 Comment
[VIDEO] “Eternal Solo”—A Story of Courage on the Nameless Tower One of the most daring solo ascents in recent memory will come to life on the big screen as Eternal Solo, a new documentary from Italian mountaineering brand Grivel, makes its world premiere at the 73rd edition of the Trento Film Festival in Italy on April 27. The film chronicles Stefano Ragazzo’s bold solo climb of the Nameless Tower via […] Climbing Martin Kuprianowicz | April 21, 2025 0 Comments
Can Ultrarunner Tyler Andrews Break Everest’s Speed Record Without Oxygen? Renowned American ultrarunner Tyler Andrews is setting his sights on the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for ascending Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen this May. The 34-year-old must trek from Base Camp to the peak in less than 20 hours and 24 minutes to beat Kaji Sherpa’s 1998 record. Andrews has already built an impressive resume of FKTs on Manaslu, Aconcagua, […] Climbing Miles Berman | April 2, 2025 1 Comment
Are Drones About to Replace Sherpas on Everest? Debate Grows Over Tech’s Role on the World’s Tallest Peak Sherpas, long regarded as the backbone of Mt. Everest expeditions, are now facing an unexpected rival: drones. According to a recent report by The Telegraph, Nepalese officials plan to use unmanned aircraft to transport gear, retrieve waste, and assist climbers on Mount Everest—raising concerns that the technology could replace the very people who’ve risked their lives to make these expeditions […] Climbing Martin Kuprianowicz | March 20, 2025 0 Comments
Solo Skier Saved After Sustaining Serious Injury on 14,179′ Mount Shasta, CA On Friday, March 7, at 6:17 p.m., the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Team received a call from a skier who injured his leg in a skiing accident at approximately 10,000 feet on Mount Shasta, California. The reporting party, a 39-year-old male, was an experienced backcountry skier from Canada and had spent the prior two days summiting and exploring the […] Climbing SnowBrains | March 12, 2025 0 Comments
Unprepared Teen Hikers Rescued From Waist-Deep Snow on Mount Moosilauke, NH At 6:42 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department received a call from two hikers in waist-deep snow needing assistance. The hikers called for help while making a seven-mile loop on Mount Moosilauke and were on the Snapper Trail. They were having trouble navigating the trail without snowshoes or headlamps, and their cell phones had […] Climbing SnowBrains | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
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