Latest Mountaineering news
Rock climbing terms: the crag slang and jargon you need for the Olympics and beyond
Our expert guide to rock climbing terms, from equipment, moves and climbing styles to the the esoteric slang used by seasoned climbers
There’s no Olympic gold for it, but a French climber has more than halved the K2 ascent speed record
French climber Benjamin Vedrines summits K2, the world’s second-highest mountain, in just under 11 hours
What is paralpinism? Take flight, adding paragliding to mountaineering
Our mountaineering expert takes a look at paralpinism, casting a glance at its history, how you can get into it and the conditions needed to take flight
What are crampons? We get to grips with these key pieces of mountain kit
What are crampons? We look at their heritage, consider their features, explain their ratings and take a look at correct crampon technique
What is alpinism? And is it different to mountaineering?
What is alpinism? And is it the same as mountaineering? Our experts take a look at the traditional fast and light approach to climbing big mountains
Mythbusting: do you really weigh less on the summit of a high mountain?
Our mountaineering expert delves into the science to answer this mind-bending question
5 things I wish I’d known before my first alpine peak
Taking those first faltering steps into glaciated, big mountain terrain can be daunting: here are five things Mountain Leader Alex Foxfield wishes he’d known before his first alpine peak
Denali's busiest period of the year kicks off with multiple callouts for frostbitten, hypothermic climbers
Several climbers remain on the peak awaiting rescue as helicopters struggle to reach them
