Death on Makalu

On his last climb, the world's greatest alpinist dared to revolutionize mountaineering. Then something went wrong.

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Ed Viesturs and Jean-Christophe Lafaille in Pakistan, beforeLaFaille's ill-fated attempt on Makalu. Photo by Ed Viesturs.

Reflections on Everest 2006

Everest Correspondent Dave Hahn takes a moment to reflect on the Everest season just finished, and his own seventh successful trip to the top.

Hidden Treasures of Anasazi Country

Thousand year old ruins and inscrutable rock art add interest and mystery to hiking the scenic canyons of Southern Utah's Cedar Mesa.

Powder Plays

Eleven out-the-backdoor snow stashes where winter's worst is the main attraction.

French Team Takes Raid Qualifying Event

With the last of three qualifying events now concluded, a total of 34 teams remain in contention for The Raid World Championships scheduled for Quebec in September.

Dave Hahn

With six ascents of Mount Everest, 24 ascents of Vinson, 16 ascents of Denali, and 233 ascents of Mount Rainier--almost all with clients in tow--Dave Hahn may be the most successful mountain guide of his generation.