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This day in history: Washington team prepares to ascend world’s second-tallest mountain in Pakistan
A climbing team from Washington, led by Jim Whittaker, of Seattle, was preparing an assault on K2 in Pakistan.
Famed Sherpa guide will attempt to climb Mt. Everest for a 31st time, breaking his own record
One of the greatest mountain guides, Kami Rita, will attempt to scale the world’s highest peak for the 31st time — and ...
Drones can deliver supplies on Mount Everest this year, and it may change climbing forever
A new drone service is delivering supplies such as ladders and oxygen cylinders on Mount Everest, making it safer for Sherpas and cutting the time it takes to get supplies up the mountain – as well as ...
Rare discovery sets a new record on one of California’s highest peaks
UC Davis professor Hugh Safford found the highest living tree in California on a recent hike through the High Sierra.
Famed Sherpa guide will attempt to climb Mount Everest for a 31st time and break his own record
One of the greatest mountain guides will attempt to scale the world’s highest peak for the 31st time — and possibly the 32nd ...