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Simone Moro takes us into the world of winter mountaneering. After his first winter ascents of Gasherbrum II he introduces us to his next project: to climb Nanga Parbat with Denis Urubko. Winter expedition to Nanga Parbat 2011/2012 Pakistan wrap-up: details on Nanga Parbat new route attempt . (Posted: Feb 02, 2012 02:46 pm EST) (Angela Benavides) Brilliant sunshine is treating all climbers to a nice winter break, unfortunately the current window came a bit early for summit pushes... Read Full Story

Polish winter expedition to Gasherbrum I 2011/2012, part4. Winter expedition starts! The expedition is going to operate from December 2011 to March 2012 and climb via classic route leads from the west side and in the upper parts goes through the so-called “Japanese Couloir”, situated in the highest part of the north-west face. This route is the aim of the expedition, whose main task is to ascend in winter for the first time in history the eleventh highest mountain in the world. Polish... Read Full Story

Simone Moro takes us into the world of winter mountaneering. After his first winter ascents of Gasherbrum II he introduces us to his next project: to climb Nanga Parbat with Denis Urubko.    Winter expedition to Nanga Parbat 2011/2012 Nanga Parbat Winter Expedtion Video Dispatch 4 . The North Face Nanga Parbat Winter Expedition Video Dispatch 4; in this video you will watch the guys as they prepare for acclimatization going up to base camp 1 and coming back down after getting the news... Read Full Story

February and March The Forest Service is offering Snowshoe Hikes and Cross Country Ski Tours for all ages. Scroll down to  find one in your area and make your arrangements. 2/2 – 2/4  Champagny en Vanoise, France — Ice Climbing World Cup 2/2 – 2/5 Munising, Michigan — Michigan Ice Fest 2/2 Las Vegas, Nevada — Save Red Rock Meeting at REI 2/4 — Everett, MA — Dark Horse Bouldering Series Championship 2/11 — Bellingham, WA — NC3 Climbing Comp at WWU 2/10 – 2/11 — Busteni, Romania... Read Full Story

Polish winter expedition to Gasherbrum I 2011/2012, part3. Winter expedition starts! The expedition is going to operate from December 2011 to March 2012 and climb via classic route leads from the west side and in the upper parts goes through the so-called “Japanese Couloir”, situated in the highest part of the north-west face. This route is the aim of the expedition, whose main task is to ascend in winter for the first time in history the eleventh highest mountain in the world. Polish... Read Full Story

Author : Kraig Becker . There hasn’t been much in the way of updates from Pakistan the past few days. We can only assume that work is progressing as needed on K2 and Gasherbrum I, where teams are hoping to make the first winter ascent of those giants of the Karakoram. We did receive word from Simone Moro and Denis Urubko yesterday however, and things are progressing nicely for them on Nanga Parbat. Nanga Parbat 2011_2012: Simone and Urubko Acclimatize at Camp After spending a few days... Read Full Story

Story: Simone Moro / Denis Urubko Photos: Matteo Zanga   Nanga Parbat 2011_2012: Simone and Urubko Acclimatize at Camp 3 The North Face Athletes, Simone and Denis, are still in very good shape and the weather is very favourable. This is very positive for their acclimatization. In a direct message from Simone from Camp 3 – 6600 meters, he said: “The weather is still favourable so tomorrow we will try to climb up even further. We think we can reach 7100 meters or even more if we manage... Read Full Story

(Newsdesk – http://www.explorersweb.com – Posted: Jan 25, 2012) A blizzard is punishing the 8000ers in Pakistan but that doesn’t stop mountaineers striving for their virgin winter summits. Simone and Denis headed back up on Nanga Parbat today, an overdue airlift was done from K2 BC, and the international team is at work on Gasherbrum 1. K2 The sun came out on K2 yesterday, but only because a fierce wind blew the clouds away. Nick Totmjanin and a few mates who had gone up to fix the route... Read Full Story

(Angela Benavides – http://www.explorersweb.com – Posted: Jan 23, 2012) There’s no brake for the Russians on K2, foul food floored Simone Moro on Nanga Parbat, and both G1 expeditions have reached BC. K2: 30 minutes of sun in two weeks It’s an uneven battle on K2. Over the past four days three Russians refixed the rute up to C2, while a second group rebuilt C1 and C2. Conditions however remain extremely tough. “(We have) overcast skies, strong wind, cold – and the forecast predicts the... Read Full Story

Dan Mazur sent me a letter Greetings to you, Mountain Adventurer Himalman Hi this is Dan Mazur, just back from a very successful season on Everest and the Himalayan peaks of Tibet and Nepal with a friendly group of men and women of all ages. I am writing to you from a gorgeous stormy north Pacific ocean side near to high mountains. The 4000 metre / 13,000 foot peaks towering above me are covered with glistening thick white glacier blankets tempting skiers, walkers, and climbers. Down here... Read Full Story