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Cesare Maestri [Photo] Courtesy of Giulio Malfer

Remembering Cesare Maestri (1929-2021)

by Derek Franz

Cesare Maestri, one of the most legendary figures in climbing history, died January 19 at age 91. Many of the most famous questions surrounding his

Kilimanjaro (19,341'), with the Western Breach visible, as seen from Shira 1 Camp at 11,500 feet. [Photo] Christian Pondella

The Fight for Workforce Equity on Kilimanjaro

by Marinel Malvar de Jesus

In this Wired story from Alpinist 72–which is now available on newsstands and in our online store–Marinel Malvar de Jesus collects stories of local guides

Ron Kauk on top of Uli Biaho, 1979. [Photo] Courtesy of the American Alpine Club

American Alpine Club’s 2021 Benefit Gala and Awards will be a free virtual event

by Derek Franz

As the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic continues, the American Alpine Club’s Annual Benefit Gala and award presentation will once again be held virtually on February 20.

K2 (8611m) as seen in summer. The Abruzzi Spur--the route of the first ascent by Italians in 1954 and the route used for the first winter ascent on January 16, 2021, by 10 Nepali climbers--follows the right-hand skyline. [Photo] Svy123, Wikimedia Commons

First winter ascent of K2: 10 Nepali/Sherpa climbers summit together

by Derek Franz

Just yesterday, K2 (8611) was the last of the 14 8000-meter peaks on Earth that had yet to be climbed in winter. No more. At

K2 (8611m) looms above base camp on the Godwin Austen Glacier. [Photo] Alex Gavan

Four expeditions are attempting the first winter ascent of K2: Alex Gavan discusses current efforts

by Derek Franz

There are currently four expeditions laboring for the first winter ascent of K2 (8611m), which is the last 8000-meter peak yet to be climbed in

To Live: Fighting for Life on the Killer Mountain by Elisabeth Revol. Translated by Natalie Berry. Vertebrate Publishing, 2020. 154 pages. Hard cover, #24 (GBP). [Image] Courtesy Vertebrate Publishing

Elisabeth Revol’s book “To Live” is an ode to Tomasz Mackiewicz and Nanga Parbat

by Emily Hopcian

When Elisabeth Revol and Tomasz “Tomek” Mackiewicz reached the summit of Pakistan’s Nanga Parbat (8125m) on the evening of January 25, 2018, they had completed