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Toblerone to remove Matterhorn logo as chocolate no longer meets 'Swissness' laws
06/03/2023 - Events
Toblerone to remove Matterhorn logo as chocolate no longer meets 'Swissness' laws
The iconic image of the Matterhorn will be replaced on Toblerone as the famous chocolate bar no longer meets 'Made in Switzerland' criteria.
Safety fears for Elnaz Rekabi, Iranian climber who competed without hijab in Asian Championships
18/10/2022 - Climbing
Safety fears for Elnaz Rekabi, Iranian climber who competed without hijab in Asian Championships
UPDATE 19/10/2022: According to the bbc, Elnaz Rekabi landed at Tehran airport a few hours ago, and was greeted by a large crowd who called her a "heroine".
- There are mounting fears for the wellbeing of Elnaz Rekabi, the Iranian...
Nepal considering Everest Base Camp move due to global warming
18/06/2022 - Environment
Nepal considering Everest Base Camp move due to global warming
The bbc reports that the government of Nepal is considering plans to move Everest Base Camp off the retreating Khumbu glacier due to global warming
The Last Mountain: the story of Tom Ballard
07/10/2021 - Alpinism
The Last Mountain: the story of Tom Ballard
The trailer of The Last Mountain, the bbc documentary directed by Chris Terrill that explores the life of British mountaineer Tom Ballard who died while attempting to climb Nanga Parbat in February 2019 with Italy's Daniele Nardi.
Nepal and China shut down Everest and all Himalaya
14/03/2020 - Alpinism
Nepal and China shut down Everest and all Himalaya
The governments of China and Nepal have suspended all climbing permits to Everest and the highest mountains in the world in an attempt to curb the spread of Coronavirus.
Kilian Fischhuber and Co climb Siberia’s Sundrun Pillars
24/10/2018 - Climbing
Kilian Fischhuber and Co climb Siberia’s Sundrun Pillars
Kilian Fischhuber, Robert Leistner and Galya Terenteva have made a series of first ascents up the Sundrun Pillars, Ulakhan-Sis in Siberia.
Broad Peak drone footage of Rick Allen rescue
20/07/2018 - Alpinism
Broad Peak drone footage of Rick Allen rescue
Footage of the moment Scottish mountaineer Rick Allen was identified by a drone above 7000 meters on Broad Peak after having been reported missing.
Video: Mountains featured in BBC documentary Planet Earth II
16/02/2017 - Alpinism
Video: Mountains featured in bbc documentary Planet Earth II
The Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and the splendour of the Alps celebrated in this video filmed for the 'Mountains' episode of the bbc documentary Planet Earth II.
Alex Lowe and David Bridges: bodies found in the Himalaya, 16 years after struck by avalanche
02/05/2016 - Alpinism
Alex Lowe and David Bridges: bodies found in the Himalaya, 16 years after struck by avalanche
The bodies of Alex Lowe, one of the strongest American mountaineers of all time, and David Bridges, have been discovered in the Himalaya 16 years after having been swept away by an avalanche while climbing Shishapangma (8027m), Tibet. Their remains...
Paul Pritchard summits 'his' Totem Pole in Tasmania
08/04/2016 - Climbing
Paul Pritchard summits 'his' Totem Pole in Tasmania
On April 4, 2016 British climber Paul Pritchard summited the Totem Pole, the amazing obelisk in Tasmania where he suffered a nigh fatal fall in 1998. As a result of that incident Pritchard was left partially paralysed and now, 18...
Greg Boswell and Nick Bullock survive bear attack in Canadian Rockies
01/12/2015 - Alpinism
Greg Boswell and Nick Bullock survive bear attack in Canadian Rockies
Scotland's Greg Boswell was attacked by a bear yesterday while winter climbing in the Rocky Mountains in Canada together with Nick Bullock. The two leading British alpinists thankfully survived the attack without serious injury.
New 7.3 earthquake strikes Nepal
12/05/2015 - Environment
New 7.3 earthquake strikes Nepal
At 12:35 local time today 12 May a violent new earthquake struck Nepal. According to the US Geological Survey the epicenter was close to Namche Bazar and therefore in the Everest area.
The Old Man of Hoy and Sir Chris Bonington
29/01/2015 - Climbing
The Old Man of Hoy and Sir Chris Bonington
The video of The Old Man of Hoy, Scotland, climbed in August 2014 by Leo Houlding and one of the first ascentionists, the 80-year-old British mountaineer Chris Bonington.
Nepal blizzard: 39 dead while rescue continues in Annapurna region
18/10/2014 - Trekking
Nepal blizzard: 39 dead while rescue continues in Annapurna region
Hundreds of trekkers have been rescued in northern Nepal after violent snowstorms killed at least 39 people, including 5 at Dhalaugiri Base Camp.
Sir Chris Bonington climbs the Old Man of Hoy for 80th birthday
01/09/2014 - Alpinism
Sir Chris Bonington climbs the Old Man of Hoy for 80th birthday
On 20 August British mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington, together with Leo Houlding, climbed The Old Man of Hoy, Orkney Islands, UK. The ascent celebrates Bonington's 80th birthday and is aimed at raising awareness and funds for motor neurone disease (MND)...
Nuptse, Everest and Lhotse by Kenton Cool and Dorje Gylgen Sherpa
21/05/2013 - Alpinism
Nuptse, Everest and Lhotse by Kenton Cool and Dorje Gylgen Sherpa
Astounding triple in the Himalaya for Kenton Cool and Dorje Gylgen Sherpa: between 18 - 20 May they climbed Nuptse, Everest and Lhotse in rapid succession.