Climbers could soon benefit from a reduction in climbing fees on Indian peaks, as the Ministry of Tourism attempts to draw higher numbers of adventure seekers to the Indian Himalaya. Although proposals for the potential drop have been in circulation for some time, a speech given earlier this year revealed the intentions of the Indian government to reduce these fees …
Success for Fowler on Kishtwar Kailash
British mountaineer and President of the Alpine Club Mick Fowler has made the first ascent of a previously unclimbed peak in the Indian Himalaya. Accompanied by climbing partner Paul Ramsden, Fowler led a team of four to the summit of Kishtwar Kailash (6,451m), the highest peak in the Eastern Kishtwar Range, via a route on the mountain’s 1,500m south west …
Help forces heroes by trekking Vietnam in 2014
Lance Corporal Jonathon le Galloudec amazed doctors after climbing some of the world’s highest mountains just two years after being shot in the spine. Galloudec, who was critically injured during an arrest and detain operation near Basra in 2007, was told he would never walk again, but rigid determination saw him take his first steps two months later. After almost …
Montane to sponsor Iceman Polar Race
Outdoor gear manufacturers Montane have signed up to be the lead sponsor of next year’s Iceman Polar Race – a new 150km ski-mountaineering ultra event set deep in the wilderness of Arctic Greenland. Teams of three or four will take to the ice as they battle their way across the world’s largest National Park in Northern Greenland from 13 – …
Polish climbers establish new route on Trango Tower
A team of Polish climbers have recently established a new route on Great Trango Tower in Pakistan’s Karakorum Range. Marek Raganowicz and Marcin Tomaszewski’s new route follows the right hand side of the 6282m big wall before joining up with the Azeem Ridge and finally the path to the summit. Spending a total of 20 days on route and setting …
World Expeditions adds further Himalayan camps
Adventure travel specialists World Expeditions are soon to expand their number of permanent campsites in the Nepalese Himalaya, due to an increase in trekkers throughout the last two climbing seasons. Designed to improve comfort levels during an expedition, the first set of yak dung fuelled camps were established in 2011, as an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to teahouses and …
Climber aims to summit all 117 Andean 6,000m peaks
Argentine-born British climber Maximo Kausch has set himself the challenge of climbing every 6,000m peak in South America – and so far he’s summited more than anyone else to date. The Mountain Guide who currently works as an expedition leader in the Andes and Himalaya, has already climbed 59 Andean peaks from a total of 117 during the past year …
MacLeod and Muskett free climb 'Paciencia' on the Eiger
Leading climbers Dave MacLeod and Calum Muskett have become the first Brits to make a free ascent of a route scaling the North Face of the Eiger. Located in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps, the 3970m peak saw the pair spend just over three days on the mountain before completing the 8a graded multi-pitch Paciencia route, which was first established between 2001 …
Climbers and walkers urged to use online safety form
Climbers and hillwalkers can now access an online version of the ‘Going To The Hills’ form, a safety document put in place for outdoor enthusiasts to complete before heading out onto Scotland’s hills. Intended to help rescuers locate those lost or injured in Scotland’s vast wilderness, the form contains information from walkers that may prove useful to mountain rescue teams …
Berghaus athletes take on Great Himalayan Trail
Berghaus sponsored athletes Philippe and Anna Gatta will begin their latest adventure on Friday, when they set off for Nepal and the start of the Great Himalayan Trail. Extending over 1,700km and with 88km of vertical ascent covering altitudes of up to 7,000m, the route navigates through some of the highest mountains in the world, including Makalu, Everest and Kangchenjunga, …