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K2: Long-awaited stable weather window brings summit success

The 2 K2025 season was marked by difficult conditions and long waits. For weeks, bad weather prevented a summit attempt, and many teams had already left Base Camp. On August 11, a brief, stable weather window finally opened. Around 41 climbers reached the summit of K2 (8.611 m) during this time.

(Almost) everything you need to know about the 14 eight-thousanders

The world's 14 highest peaks have always been a magnet for the mountaineering community. All the information on the eight-thousanders at a glance.

Obituary for Laura Dahlmeier: Olympic champion and alpinist 

She was one of the most successful biathletes, an ambitious alpine all-rounder, mountain guide, and sports scientist with her heart in the mountains. We mourn the loss of a fighter who died in an accident in the Karakoram.  

First ascent of the Spantik East Ridge – a milestone for Pakistani mountaineering

Not exactly fresh news, but still worth mentioning. From June 2 to 7, 2025, French alpinist Mathieu Maynadier, together with Pakistani...

Bold first ascent in alpine style on the rarely climbed Gasherbrum III

Spectacular 8000m sideshow: Tom Livingstone and Ales Cesen open a new route on Gasherbrum III in alpine style.

Benjamin Védrines pulverizes speed record on K2

One-Push: French mountaineer Benjamin Védrines climbs K2 in a new record time of just under 11 hours.

Highest unclimbed mountain in the world climbed: Summit success on Muchu Chhish (7453m)

The Czech extreme mountaineers Zdenek Hak, Radoslav Groh and Jaroslav Bansky succeed in the first ascent of Muchu Chhish.

Edu Marin projects Eternal Flame at the Trango Towers

Eternal Flame is one of the most demanding big wall tours in the world. The Spaniard Edu Marin wants to secure the first free ascent of the original route.

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