Scientists monitor the volcano every day using earthquakes, GPS deformation, volcanic gases, satellite imagery, and direct […]
Modern Himalayan expedition culture increasingly celebrates the person holding the camera. But behind many summit photos: […]
There was a time when Himalayan alpinism meant:uncertainty,judgment,self-reliance,and commitment. Now the world’s highest mountains increasingly resemble […]
Insulation is not your climbing layer. It is your reserve. The Andes punish climbers who confuse […]
Most climbers think the cold is the problem. In the Andes, the problem often starts much […]
In the Andes, the real skill is heat regulation. The middle layer is the thermostat of […]
HACE is usually taught as a dramatic neurological emergency: ataxia, confusion, hallucinations, coma. But those are […]
Altitude medicine often begins too late. We teach climbers to look for HAPE and HACE: fluid […]
Ultrarunners increasingly treat calories as survival infrastructure. Many mountaineers still treat food as optional. On big […]
