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Home to countless 6-thousanders and a few 7-thousanders, Uttarakhand is truly a paradise for mountaineers constantly seeking fresh challenges and conquests. The state proudly shelters India’s highest ...

The spring climbing season in Nepal is just a few weeks old, and mountaineers are already reaching the top of the world’s highest peaks. On April 30, a team of 13 Chinese climbers reached the summit ...

With the retreat of the climbing team attempting a winter ascent on Makalu, the winter climbing season in the Himalayas officially ends. The pristine mountain range will enjoy a respite from human ...

A Slovenian women’s team has climbed four new, highly committed routes in the Indian Himalaya. It included the first ascent of 6,243m Lalung I, in pure alpine style. In late August, Anja Petek, ...

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When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. By Jeffrey Gettleman HIMALAYA A Human History By Ed Douglas When I first came to India, I asked one ...