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How Much Does it Cost to Climb to the Roof of the World in 2025?

For many in the climbing community, Mount Everest stands as the pinnacle of high altitude mountaineering. The highest of the seven summits, Everest (known locally as Chomolungma in Tibetan or Sagarmatha in Nepali) is the highest point on Planet Earth. This behemoth towers a staggering 29,032 feet (8,848 meters) above sea level, the same altitude as commercial jets fly. In […]

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Avatar photo Joseph Kaufmann | June 12, 2025
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Conditions Report: Skiing La Vallรฉe Blanche, Chamonix, France

Report from January 13, 2024 La Vallรฉe Blanche La Vallรฉe Blanche is arguably the most famous off-piste ski run in the world. Starting atop the Aiguille du Midi, average people take 4-6 hours to ski the 22 km (13.5 mile) glacier run with a 9,000-foot descent. If you have any questions or have never skied it, it is necessary to […]

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Brett Ploss | January 22, 2024
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The Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Skiing & Ski Mountaineering

New mountaineering guide

Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week The Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Skiing & Ski Mountaineering is a deep dive into all aspects of the sport. Countless hours have been invested by photographer, filmmaker, and IFMGA guide Mark Smiley making this a one-stop resource for beginners just starting, intermediate users who want to up their game, and even pros wanting […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | February 10, 2021
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Explore The Squaw Valley, CA Backcountry This Season With Two New Offerings From Alpenglow Expeditions

Brought to you by Alpenglow Expeditions You’re pulling into the Squaw Valley parking lot, and there it is. The Tram Ridge is right in front of you, untracked and calling your name. In the past, your options were to poach it, and probably lose your pass, or spend a good chunk of money for a full or half-day guided trip. […]

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Mike Lavery | December 19, 2019
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Step-by-Step Ski Buying Guide

Technology has grown exponentially, and next to it the huge variety of skisย for every taste. With so many skis on the market, it may result complicated to choose just a single pair.ย It doesn’t matter if you areย a novice or an expert freerider,ย choosing your skis can become extremely disturbingย if you don’t know where to start from. Here, you’ll find a step-by-step […]

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Matias Ricci | September 5, 2018
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Trip Report: Skiing Antarctica With Ice Axe Expeditions 2017

**All photos in this article are from Ice Axe Expeditionsโ€™ 2017 Antarctica trip. Powder & Sunshine.ย  Powder & Sunshine are what defined the October/November 2017 Ice Axe Expeditions Antarctica ski trip.ย  Crisp, dry powder skiing isn’t even thought to happen in Antarctica, we know.ย  But in late October 2017, we skied boot deep, dreamy powder on the Antarctic Peninsula. The […]

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Miles Clark | March 8, 2018
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The 2016 Buenos Aires, Argentina Transportation Guide:

Buenos Aires is the capital city of Argentina. It’s one of the most beautiful cities in South America and the world. There is so much to do, to see and to enjoy, that you will want to stay forever. Moving from one place to another is not a great deal, but you must have an idea of what transportation is […]

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Matias Ricci | July 13, 2016
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Making the Epic Pilgrimage to Legendary La Grave, France

La Grave, France is every passionate skier’s dream come true. La Grave is raw. It’s expansive and unbridled. There are no ropes, no boundaries, nor limits in La Grave. You do what your soul wills and your decisions are your own. To travel to La Grave is a required pilgrimage for every die hard skier and snowboarder. The key to enjoying the raw beauty of La Grave is riding with someone who knows the place inside and out. La Grave mountain guide […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 30, 2015
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