Kristin Harila And Tenjin Sherpa Summit K2 And Claim World Record The Norwegian mountaineer Kristin Harila together with Tenjin “Lama” Sherpa, reached the peak of legendary K2 at the Chinese/Pakistani border today, Thursday, July 27, 2023. The pair had conquered Broad Peak on Sunday, July 23, 2023. They had set out in May this year to beat her world record of climbing all 14 true peaks above 8,000m in under six […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | July 27, 2023 0 Comments
Norwegian Mountaineer Kristin Harila Only One 8,000+ Peak Away From Breaking World Record Kristin Harila is unstoppable — the Norwegian mountaineer conquered the 13th 8,000+ peak on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Harila and Tenjin Lama Sherpa successfully summited Broad Peak on the border of Pakistan and China, which reaches a peak elevation of 8,051m (26,414ft). The team had summited Gasherbrum I, Nepal, as recently as Tuesday, July 18, 2023. The Norwegian mountaineer set out […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | July 23, 2023 2 Comments
78-Year-Old Mountaineer Becomes Oldest Woman to Summit Mount Rainier On July 10, 2023, Rose Vanderhoof, a 33-year member of the Mountaineers and an avid outdoor enthusiast, achieved a monumental milestone by becoming the oldest woman to summit Mount Rainier at the age of 78. Accompanied by her son, granddaughter, a friend, and a seasoned mountaineer, Vanderhoof successfully reached the summit, marking her ninth and final ascent of the iconic […] Climbing CragBrains | July 22, 2023 0 Comments
Mountaineer Rescued Near Peak of Jungfrau, Switzerland On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, a mountaineer fell down an ice wall at an altitude of around 4,000m (13,123ft) near the peak of Jungfrau in Switzerland. The mountaineer was part of a climbing group and plummeted around 40-50m (131-164ft) near the Rottalsattel ridge. Difficult weather conditions hampered rescue efforts and the rescue helicopter was unable to land near the injured […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | July 21, 2023 0 Comments
Kristin Harila Conquers 12th 8,000+ Peak — Only 2 Left For New Record Kristin Harila and Tenjin Lama Sherpa have successfully summitted Gasherbrum I, located on the border between Pakistan and China, on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. This is the 12th mountain the two have climbed together in Kristin’s 2023 bid to beat her own record, as well as Nimsdai’s record. The Norwegian mountaineer had set out in May this year with the goal […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | July 21, 2023 0 Comments
Grand Teton National Park, WY, Seeking Proposals to Provide Guided Mountain Climbing, Climbing Instruction, and Ski Mountaineering MOOSE, WY — The National Park Service has issued two concession prospectuses for contracts to provide guided mountain climbing, climbing instruction, ski mountaineering, and other services within Grand Teton National Park. Services under the new contracts are expected to begin on January 1, 2024, and each new contract will be for a 10-year term. The prospectus for these new opportunities […] Climbing SnowBrains | July 19, 2023 0 Comments
Climbers Reach Summit of One of the World’s Highest Unclimbed Mountains Simon Messner and Martin Sieberer have completed the first ascent of Yermanendu Kangri, a 23,501 ft (7,163-meter) peak near Masherbrum in the Karakoram range. The climbers set up Base Camp on July 1 and announced their summit push two days ago. They were alone throughout the expedition. The successful ascent marks the first summit news from the ongoing expeditions in […] Climbing CragBrains | July 18, 2023 0 Comments
Woman Dies Free Soloing Blitzen Ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO On Sunday, July 9, 2023, a 26-year-old female from Boulder, Colorado died after an approximate 500-foot-fall while free solo climbing on the Four Aces of Blitzen Ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park near the Flat Irons of Boulder, Colorado. Blitzen Ridge is located on Ypsilon Mountain on the east side of the park. The following report was shared by the […] Climbing CragBrains | July 13, 2023 0 Comments
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