![Muhammed Ali Sadpara. [Photo] courtesy of Alex Txikon](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xmuhammad-ali-sadpara-1-538x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.F7Nk-xfvGJ.jpg)
Muhammad Ali of Sadpara
In this Climbing Life story from Alpinist 62 (2018), Amanda Padoan profiles Muhammad Ali of Sadpara, Pakistan, after he completed the first winter ascent of… Read More »Muhammad Ali of Sadpara
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![Cole Lawrence sends Pitch 6 (5.13a) on the first free ascent of Super Ultra Mega, an eight-pitch route on an unnamed buttress in Montana's Bitterroot Range. [Photo] Winter Ramos](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xsuper-ultra-mega-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.WrHDRi2zNC.jpg)
Montana climbers tap potential of Bitterroots with “Super Ultra Mega” (5.13a, 8 pitches)
Missoula climber Cole Lawrence and several partners completed a vision that began a decade ago when he established and redpointed Super Ultra Mega (5.13a, 8… Read More »Montana climbers tap potential of Bitterroots with “Super Ultra Mega” (5.13a, 8 pitches)
![Tom Ballard, left, and Daniele Nardi. [Photo] Daniele Nardi's Facebook page](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xballard-nardi-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.vjjL_m8Wgn.jpg)
Rescuers search for Tom Ballard and Daniele Nardi on Nanga Parbat
Tom Ballard, 30, of Britain, and Daniele Nardi, 42, of Italy, are missing on Nanga Parbat (8126m) in Pakistan. According to updates on Nardi’s Facebook… Read More »Rescuers search for Tom Ballard and Daniele Nardi on Nanga Parbat
![Andres Marin on Pitch 4 of Eternal Flame on Nameless Tower. [Photo] Anna Pfaff](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xtrango-and-nameless-expedition-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.8LvY8kakf9.jpg)
Andres Marin makes a fast solo of Great Trango Tower after two other ascents with David Allfrey and Anna Pfaff
Andres Marin recently capped a successful trip to Pakistan with teammates Anna Pfaff and David Allfrey by soloing the American Route on Great Trango Tower… Read More »Andres Marin makes a fast solo of Great Trango Tower after two other ascents with David Allfrey and Anna Pfaff
![[Photo] Derek Franz](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xshsa-survey-results-9-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.dNFYMrMSbK.jpg)
Out from the Shadows: Sexual Harassment and Assault in Climbing Communities
From April 16 to July 4, in collaboration with other national climbing organizations and magazines, we undertook a survey on the topic of sexual harassment… Read More »Out from the Shadows: Sexual Harassment and Assault in Climbing Communities
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Safety Means More than a Good Belay
American Alpine Club President Deanne Buck and Club CEO Phil Powers share their perspective as to why the results of a recent survey about sexual… Read More »Safety Means More than a Good Belay
![The Askari Aviation helicopter landing on Nanga Parbat. [Photo] Courtesy of Denis Urubko](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xpakistan-rescues-1-930x578.jpeg.pagespeed.ic.-ngnA0XUy_.jpg)
A retrospective on the second winter ascent of Nanga Parbat, the heroic rescue and the logistical and financial challenges of helicopter operations in Pakistan
Elisabeth Revol and Tomek Mackiewicz completed the second winter ascent of Nanga Parbat in alpine style on January 25, but they got into trouble on… Read More »A retrospective on the second winter ascent of Nanga Parbat, the heroic rescue and the logistical and financial challenges of helicopter operations in Pakistan
![K2 (8611m). [Photo] Piotr Pawlus / Red Bull Content Pool](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xk2-ski-descent-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.edM5QQaiJ8.jpg)
Andrzej Bargiel completes first ski descent from the summit of K2
On Sunday, July 22, Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel became the first person in history to climb and ski the behemoth K2 (8611m), located on… Read More »Andrzej Bargiel completes first ski descent from the summit of K2
![The Colorado Convention Center during the inaugural 2018 winter Outdoor Retailer and Snowsports Industry of America trade show in Denver. [Photo] Courtesy of Outdoor Industry Association](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xoutdoor-industry-impacts-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.0cZt-jwCdW.jpg)
Responsibility is a Gift: OR trade show provides a glimpse of outdoor industry’s impacts and influence
As the Summer Outdoor Retailer trade show heats up in Denver, Emma Murray and Sara Aranda take a look back at the winter trade show… Read More »Responsibility is a Gift: OR trade show provides a glimpse of outdoor industry’s impacts and influence
![Janusz Klarner arrives on the summit snowfield of Nanda Devi East in 1939. Nanda Kot is visible in the background. [Photo] Jakub Bujak collection](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xa62-eye-of-the-storm-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.fwb-2i1mC7.jpg)
1939: The Eye of the Storm
In this Mountain Profile essay from Alpinist 62, Julia Pulwicki translates Janusz Klarner’s account of the first ascent of Nanda Devi East in 1939 by… Read More »1939: The Eye of the Storm
![[Photo] Krystle Wright](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xkrystle-wright-acp-1-930x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.2OQByVfoVD.jpg)
#AlpinistCommunityProject Flashback: Krystle Wright
From October 30 through November 5, 2016, Krystle Wright shared some stories and photos with the #AlpinistCommunityProject about paragliding in Pakistan. She is an adventure… Read More »#AlpinistCommunityProject Flashback: Krystle Wright
![Dora Keen. [Photo] Wikimedia Commons](https://alpinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xmisc-letters-1-617x620.jpg.pagespeed.ic.UilJeY2YVU.jpg)