YOU WONT BELIEVE: 7 | Mind Blowing Facts

Three tourists dead after falling near notorious pass on North America’s tallest peak

A fourth climber is in critical condition after being rescued after the plunge

The Independent UK · May 29

What Are 'Alpine Divorces'? Women Are Allegedly Being Abandoned By Partners During Hikes — Some With Deadly Consequences

The 'alpine divorce' trend sees women allegedly abandoned by partners during hikes, with some cases reportedly ending in death.

International Business Times UK · May 28

'A proper immunity booster' – Wout van Aert puts in huge Strava gravel ride with Visma-Lease a Bike teammates

The Belgian's six-hour-plus ride also featured Queen stage levels of climbing

Cycling Weekly · May 26

'They test the body and mind in ways rarely experienced': Discover the three savage alpine climbs that offer a breathtaking alternative to Europe's crowded peaks

Less well known than their French cousins, the Alps in Austria offer just has tough a challenge

Cycling Weekly · May 22

Most Arc'teryx rivals play it safe but Shackleton's latest shell doesn't

The expedition-inspired shell keeps its mountain-ready credentials but arrives in a striking new Vapour White finish

T3 · May 21

Everest economy shift: Sherpas move from muscle to mass market, edge out Western firms

Until 2010, outfits like Adventure Consultants and Himex (New Zealand), Alpine Ascents International and International Mountain Guides (US), and Jagged Globe (UK) dominated Everest, while Nepalis worked merely as employees for these firms.

The Times of India · May 20

Only 2.5 years sentence for Sukhwinder Sidhu, truck driver who crashed and killed ex-Olympian in Canada

Truck driver Sukhwinder Sidhu, who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving that resulted in the death of Alexandra Paul, a former Canadian Olympic figure skater, in 2023, was sentenced to 2.5 years in jail. Sidhu has also been barred from driving for seven years.

The Times of India · May 15

From mountain photography to ice-climbing – try it all at this summer festival in the French Alps

Improve your mountain skills by day and party by night at the Arc’teryx Alpine Academy in Chamonix

The Guardian - UK · May 13

10 highest mountains in the world and what makes them remarkable

The highest mountains on Earth are often spoken about as measurements first. Heights, rankings, expedition records. Yet the mountains themselves exist in conditions that resist neat comparison. The weather changes by the hour. Borders cut across ridgelines. Entire climbing seasons disappear under snowstorms or political restrictions. Even the measurements have…

The Times of India · May 12

'Proper winter': early snow dump blankets alpine areas

It's shaping up as a decent season for skiers and snowboarders, with a number of Australia's most popular alpine areas getting an early coat of snow.

AAP · May 7