Mountaineering

Samaya ULTRA35 Review: Minimalist Dyneema Pack Worth Maximalist Price

The Samaya ULTRA35 combines Dyneema fabric with a tubular aluminum frame, making for a capable and ultralight alpine pack.

Written by Seiji Ishii April 10, 2024

The Best Ski Pants of 2024

Whether at the resort or in the backcountry, we found the best ski pants of 2024 to fit every style, budget, and adventure.

Written by Ryan Baker, Morgan Tilton and Albert Kim April 10, 2024

The Best Hardshell Jackets of 2024

Whether you’re getting good sticks in hero ice or traversing the snowfields of some foreign range, a good hardshell jacket will have your back. After…

Written by Nick Belcaster April 02, 2024

Legendary Mt. Rainier Guide Lou Whittaker Dies at 95

Whittaker began climbing in the 1940s with his twin brother, Jim, who earned fame as the first American to summit Mt. Everest in 1963.

Written by Sam Anderson April 01, 2024

The Best Windbreaker Jackets of 2024

Whether you’re traversing a wind-swept jagged range, or hunkering down at endless hanging belays, windbreaker jackets provide the versatile, packable protection you need. These are…

Written by Chris Carter March 29, 2024

Decades-Long ‘Conspiracy’ Resolved: Reinhold Messner Vindicated in Brother’s Death

A simple pair of boots have brought the final vindication for Messner, long accused of abandoning his brother on a Himalayan mountain in 1970.

Written by Angela Benavides March 22, 2024

My Favorite Ice Climbing Gear for Alaskan Epics

I’ve been chasing frozen formations in Alaska for decades. Here is my list of favorite ice climbing gear for the big routes in the 49th…

Written by Seiji Ishii March 13, 2024

The Best Ski Jackets of 2024

Whether you’re skiing in sunny or stormy conditions, here are our top picks for the most durable, protective, and comfortable ski jackets of 2024.

Written by Morgan Tilton, Ryan Wilchens and Eric Phillips March 06, 2024

Third Missing Climber Found Dead on Mexico’s Highest Peak

The 57-year-old from Guadalajara is the third and final confirmed death of a group of 12 climbers caught in bad weather earlier this month.

Written by Angela Benavides February 28, 2024

FDA Approves Drug to Treat Severe Frostbite: What Is Aurlumyn?

Mountaineers, rejoice! For the first time ever, U.S. officials have approved an injection for healing frostbitten extremities, possibly reducing the need for amputations.

Written by Sam Anderson February 15, 2024

The Best 4-Season Tents of 2024

Our experts tested the best 4-season tents of 2024 for every budget and use case. Top picks include Mountain Hardwear, MSR, and more.

Written by Morgan Tilton and Nick Belcaster January 26, 2024

Kristin Harila to Attempt Body Recovery of Sherpa Partner

To fund the rescue, Harila is asking for donations on GoFundMe and auctioning off the Bremont watch used on her record-setting expedition.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 24, 2024

Avi Beacon Top Tips for Preventing Electromagnetic Interference

Certain electronic devices and other objects can interfere with an avalanche beacon’s ability to send and receive signals — the UIAA just released a list of…

Written by Will Brendza January 22, 2024

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The Ski Pack Your Backcountry Guide Wants: Raide Research LF 40L Review

The debut product from Raide Research, the Raide LF 40L backcountry ski pack combines the best features of competitive packs — and includes a few that…

Written by Will Brendza December 21, 2023

Identifying the ‘Four Horsemen’ of Mountain Hazards: Safety Tips From a Backcountry Guide

Mountain guide and safety expert Jason Antin dives in with Out There, discussing the biggest dangers of the backcountry, and how you can identify and…

Written by Will Brendza December 15, 2023

‘Everest From Above’: Stunning Drone Footage at the Roof of the World

The tallest mountain in the world has rarely looked as beautiful as it does in this footage from YouTuber Sandro GH.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 11, 2023

Not Quite Ready for Everest: Reddit Users Reveal Homemade ‘Crampons’ — And It’s Hilarious

When it comes to shared jokes about niche topics — in this case ice climbing — there really is no place like Reddit.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 27, 2023

Winter Gloves So Good, I Bought 3 Pairs: Hestra Ergo Active Gloves Review

Hestra’s Ergo Grip Active gloves are my number one pick for fit, durability, dexterity, and quality — I destroyed my first pair after multiple seasons…

Written by Bergen Tjossem November 22, 2023

SlingFin HotBox Review: Finally, a Bivy Tent That Doesn’t Suck!

We found the SlingFin HotBox addressed every issue we’ve had with bivy tents after a month of testing in the Indian Himalayas.

Written by Christian Black November 10, 2023

The Rescue That Changed the Future of Prosthetics: Arc’teryx Teases ‘109 Below’

In 1982, two climbers were stranded in a -20 blizzard for days on end. Their rescue was a tragic and traumatic experience that changed the…

Written by Will Brendza November 03, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Couloir GORE-TEX Insulated Jacket From MEC

This week, two lucky winners will receive a MEC Couloir GORE-TEX insulated jacket.

Summiting Mount Rainier: A Guide to Mountaineering in the Cascade Volcanoes

They’re big, capped with glaciers, and draw climbers from around the world. But if you want to scale one of the Cascade’s volcanos, you’ll need…

Written by Bergen Tjossem October 23, 2023

Avalanche on Tibetan Mountain Takes 2 Lives — Other Climbers Still Missing

The missing climbers include Tenjen Lama, who set a new speed record on the 14 highest peaks this year with Kristin Harila.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 09, 2023

Iconic American Climber Refuses Guinness World Record: It’s ‘Ridiculous’ to Replace Messner

‘I still believe that Messner is the first,’ Viesturs said this week, adding that the famed climber was ‘years ahead of his time.’

Written by Andrew McLemore October 04, 2023

Versatility Between Vertical Winter Endeavors: La Sportiva Velan 2.0 Softshell Pants Review

La Sportiva’s new Velan 2.0 pants are the Parmigiano Reggiano of softshells — versatile, thoughtfully crafted, Italian, and just plain good.

Written by Bergen Tjossem October 02, 2023

Reinhold Messner Stripped of 2 Guinness World Records

Reinhold Messner, considered one of the greatest all-time mountaineers, dismisses claims that he doesn’t deserve the most important record of his career.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 26, 2023