Andes
After 45 Years, a Second Ski Descent of an Andes Face
In this dry winter of 2026 in South America,...
Young Alpinists Open New Routes in the Peruvian Andes
Despite difficult conditions this year, climbing in the Peruvian...
Three Climbers Missing on Huascaran; Likely Fell Into Crevasse
Three Peruvian mountaineers have been missing on 6,768m Nevado...
Following Ghosts Up the Wall: Two Gen Z Climbers Chase a Legendary Andes Route
As a teenager, Dane Steadman saw a video on...
A New Route on Ecuador’s Highest Peak
Three Colombian alpinists have made an outstanding addition to...
Everest Rivals Practice on Cotopaxi
American ultrarunner Tyler Andrews has achieved another FKT (Fastest...
U.S. Runner Shatters Women’s Speed Record on Aconcagua
A professional mountain runner from Colorado has smashed the...
High-Altitude Climbing Banned in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca
All climbing above 5,000m in Peru's Huascaran National Park...
Aconcagua: First Death in a Colder, Drier, Less Crowded Season
Peak climbing season on 6,961m Aconcagua has begun, and...
Valley of Holes: a Pre-Inca Marketplace and Tax ‘Office’
Between the coastal lowlands and arid highlands of Peru...
All-Female Team Completes New Route on Patagonian Peak
Climbers Angelina di Prinzio from Argentina, Paloma Farkas from...
New Route Opened on Cashan West in the Peruvian Andes
On July 26-27, Manuel Lopez and Alex Ubeda of...
New Route On Huandoy East in the Peruvian Andes
On June 15, two climbers established a difficult new...
Huascaran Tragedy: One Climber Rescued
Experienced climbers Saki Terada and Chiaki Inada from Japan...
More Deaths in Peru: Bodies of National Geographic Photographer, Two Others Found
BY MARY ANDINO
With an elevation of over 6,000m and...
Drama on Huascaran: One Dead, Rescue Underway For 2nd
On June 23, two female Japanese mountaineers, Saki Terada,...
Aconcagua Season Opens Today; Here’s What It Costs
Aconcagua National Park opens today to trekkers and climbers,...
Climbers Adapt to Drought, Danger for New Routes in Cordillera Blanca
Climbing teams are busy in Peru's Cordillera Blanca despite...
The Pisco Controversy: New Route or Variation?
Last week, Spanish climbers Eneko and Iker Pou announced...
