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"He was the nicest guy you'd ever share a rope or trail or skin track with" – US mountain guides among 3 missing on Aoraki/Mt. Cook
Two Americans and one Canadian were reported overdue yesterday after an expedition on New Zealand's highest peak
Who are Britain’s greatest ever mountaineers?
From Mallory to Bonington and beyond, we reveal our pick of Britain’s greatest ever mountaineers
Who is Kilian Jornet? The Catalan who redefined what’s possible in the mountains
Our mountaineering expert takes a look at the life of Kilian Jornet, the record-breaking runner, skier and alpinist who keeps rewriting the rulebook
What is the death zone on the world’s highest mountains?
Our mountaineering expert looks into the death zone and the reasons why climbing 8,000-meter peaks can be so dangerous
The North Face Phantom 38 backpack review: a simple recipe for success in the mountains
This tough, streamlined backpack has everything for alpine expeditions without too much fuss
What is an epic in climbing and mountaineering? When things go wrong
Our mountaineering expert considers the epic, taking a look at high-profile cases and detailing how you can avoid being part of one
What are the Piolets d’Or: the checkered history of ‘mountaineering’s Oscars’
Our mountaineering expert takes a look at the Piolets d’Or awards, detailing their history, controversies and the legendary winners of the ‘Golden Ice Axe’
Who are the world’s greatest mountaineers? We look at the story of former greats and up and comers
Our mountaineering expert considers the world’s greatest mountaineers throughout history, as well as casting an eye on those making waves today
