Nanga Parbat: Part IV
A bit of reflective philosophy from the Shared Summits expedition team on Nanga Parbat.
C.A.M.P. Nano Wire: Full-Strength Little Guy
These hot-forged ‘biners are so sleek and small that friends have asked if the Nano Wire is designed for a key chain. To their surprise, I say these little guys are full-strength.
Rescue Affecting Judgment?
It’s not an unfamiliar story: inexperienced climber, beautiful mountain range, makes mistake, breaks lots of bones, calls 911 on cell phone, rescued by helicopter. If that climber didn’t have a cell phone, would they really have made that climb?
Help Families of Deceased K2 Porters
Nazir Sabir of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, along with the help of other organizations, is collecting donations for the families of the two Pakistani high-altitude porters and the two Sherpas who perished on K2.
The Torre Traverse at Last
Italian climbing legend Ermanno Salvaterra reflects on the Torre Traverse–what most consider the finest enchainment in Patagonian history.