Podcasts about Makalu

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Darse la vuelta a 220 metros de una cima siempre es una decisión difícil, pero ya se sabe que la vida es efímera y las montañas seguirán allí. Roberto López se tuvo que dar la vuelta cuando ver el mundo desde el Makalu estaba tan cerca. Hubo un problema con el oxígeno enchufado por lo que tuvo que darse la vuelta. Nos cuenta cómo lo vivió y lo que supuso. El caso, además, no está cerrado. Y después se viene Ignacio Mulero, tras seis meses en Patagonia, para contarnos lo que hizo por allí. La entrevista la grabamos hace un par de semanas. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Sí. Hay muchas aventuras y de todos los niveles. Hoy, sin quererlo nos hemos acercado a dos de ellas. La cordada navarra conformada por Uxue Murolas e Ignacio Barrio regresaron hace pocos días del Makalu. Hicieron cumbre, pero el cansancio y un problema técnico implicó que su defenso fuera más difícil de lo que es de por sí. Y luego nos vamos a Austria donde se encuentra Mattin Íñiguez ultimando su participación en una de las pruebas de aventura más duras del mundo: la Red Bull X-Alps donde la escalada, el trail y el vuelo en parapente hay que combinarlos para abordar los 1.283 kilómetros de una prueba que con el sello Red Bull solo puede ser épica. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Adrian Ballinger and the Alpenglow Expedition team had success on Everest! First, Sam and Adrian had a chance to catch up briefly following Adrian's 10th summit of the tallest mountain in the world. In this episode of The Duffel Shuffle, the two touch base with Esteban "Topo" Mena, Alpenglow's co-expedition leader, from base camp on the North Side of Mount Everest before Alpenglow's summit push.Topo Mena is an IFMGA guide, Black Diamond Athlete and an inspiration to many. Topo's accomplishments include many summits of 8,000m peaks, including multiple on Everest as well as K2, Gasherbrum I, Gasherbrum II, Cho Oyu, Makalu, and Manaslu, as well as more than 250 summits of Cotopaxi in his home country of Ecuador. Topo has participated in grade VI first ascents in the Himalayas and in the Tien Shan, unsupported ascents without supplementary oxygen of 8000m peaks (including Mount Everest in 2013 at age 23 during his first expedition to the mountain), and numerous ascents pursuing difficulty or speed in his beloved Andes, or in the Himalayas, Karakorum, Alps, Tien Shan, Pamirs and Antarctica.Following up on Episode 2 of the Duffel Shuffle, Sam and Adrian check back with Topo to hear about his recovery, and how he perceives his return to "100%".- Topo talks about his role as Co-Expedition Leader alongside Adrian with Alpenglow Expeditions' Everest Team.- Topo shares a bit about the importance of a strong team on Everest, and how being co-expedition leader alongside such a strong team of guides makes the role easy.- Topo talks about his personal climbing goals, and his continued focus on opening a new route on Mt Everest.You can learn more about Topo on Instagram, @estebantopomena, and through his sponsor https://blackdiamondequipment.com/blogs/athletes/esteban-topo-mena.Follow our podcast on Instagram @duffelshufflepodcast where you can learn more about us and our guests. Visit our website at www.duffelshufflepodcast.com and join our mailing list. The Duffel Shuffle Podcast is supported by Alpenglow Expeditions, an internationally renowned mountain guide service based in Lake Tahoe, California. Visit www.alpenglowexpeditions.com or follow @alpenglowexpeditions on Instagram to learn more.

Klimato kaitos rubrika. Havajai iš turistų nuo kitų metų ims klimato mokestį. Pokalbis apie tai su Havajuose gyvenančia rašytoja Vaiva Rykštaite.Alpinistas Saulius Damulevičius įveikė penktą pasaulio viršūnę – Makalu, tai padarė vienas ir be papildomo deguonies.Cerebrinį paralyžių nuo vaikystės turinti žygeivė Ajana Lolat- Pažarauskienė per 12 valandų su ramentais nuėjo 19 km ir taip pagerino savo prieš kelerius metus pasiektą Gineso rekordą.Pernai sukčiai iš Lietuvos gyventojų telefonu išviliojo daugiau nei 4 milijonus eurų. Šiemet – jau daugiau nei 1 milijoną. Vidutinė telefoninių sukčių padaryta žala žmogui siekia per šešis tūkstančius eurų, o išaiškinti pareigūnams pavyksta tik kas ketvirtą tokį nusikaltimą. Projekto LRT IEŠKO SPRENDIMŲ žurnalistai šią savaitę domisi užsienio valstybių praktika kovojant su telefoninais sukčiais.Istorijų namuose atidaroma tarptautinė paroda „Karalienė, karalystė ir jausmai“. Apie dvi moteris, amžininkes – Barborą Radvilaitė ir Kotryną Jogailaitę, kurios prieš beveik 500 metų išvyko iš Vilniaus, kad taptų karalienėmis užsienio valstybėse – Lenkijoje ir Švedijoje.Ved. Agnė Skamarakaitė

El extremeño Borja Real ha hecho de Bielsa su casa. Montañero, alpinista y esquiador, este mes de otoño busca ser el primer español en descender el Makalu sobre esquís. Si subir a uno de estos montañones sin oxígeno artificial, como él defiende, es ya de por sí difícil descenderlo sobre esquís añade un punto de exigencia más que notable. Se viene a Planeta Montaña by Huesca La Magia para contarnos cómo tiene trazado este proyecto, cómo lo entrena, la importancia de la mentalidad, el equipo y otras muchas cosas más para acercarnos, sin duda, una actividad más que atractiva. Hasta ahora, tan solo Adrian Ballinger ha descendido así este ochomil. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Montaña con Uxue Murolas la alpinista navarra que acaba de hacer cima en su tercer ochomil el Makalu

Montaña con Uxue Murolas la alpinista navarra que acaba de hacer cima en su tercer ochomil el Makalu

「JBL、新フラグシップスピーカー「Summitシリーズ」海外発表。Makalu／Pumori／ Amaの3モデル」　ハーマンインターナショナルは、ミュンヘンにて開催中のオーディオショウ「High END Munich 2025」にて、新ラウドスピーカーシリーズ「JBL Summit（サミット）シリーズ」3モデルを発表した。

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on an American climber who died in Nepal.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! El gallego Roberto López parte este mismo sábado rumbo al Makalu en el que quiere ser su segundo ochomil. Nos cuenta cómo tiene planteada la expedición y lo que supone poner sus ojos en los 'ochomiles' cuando la montaña es tu pasión viviendo al nivel del mar. Y luego se viene Thomas Rich, que con Alex Miguel, graban la 'peli' Reunión. Es el reencuentro de dos amigos en Dolomitas donde exploraran con el snow y los esquís distintas canales. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Simone Moro, el capitano de los ochomiles, se encuentra en Nepal con el objetivo de poner las botas encima del Manaslu. Va a ser el sexto intento del escalador por tachar este ‘ochomil’ y sumarlo a su lista de logros invernales donde anclan ya el Shisha Pangma, Makalu, G-II y Nanga Parbat. Contactamos con Simone hace unos días y le enviamos unas preguntas para que nos las contestara. Y después nos vamos con otro grande de la exploración, el montañero y glaciólogo investigador del Instituto Pirenaico de Ecología Eñaut Izaguirre. Es una de las voces más autorizadas en la materia, designado por la Sociedad Geográfica Española como uno de los 10 más grandes exploradores de este siglo XXI. Es una charla didáctica donde nos acerca la importancia de los glaciares y de lo que supone el permafrost, entre otras cuestiones. El guipuzcoano, además, es protagonista de un par de documentales en Patagonia, simplemente, sensacionales.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Simone Moro, el capitano de los ochomiles, se encuentra en Nepal con el objetivo de poner las botas encima del Manaslu. Va a ser el sexto intento del escalador por tachar este ‘ochomil’ y sumarlo a su lista de logros invernales donde anclan ya el Shisha Pangma, Makalu, G-II y Nanga Parbat. Contactamos con Simone hace unos días y le enviamos unas preguntas para que nos las contestara. Y después nos vamos con otro grande de la exploración, el montañero y glaciólogo investigador del Instituto Pirenaico de Ecología Eñaut Izaguirre. Es una de las voces más autorizadas en la materia, designado por la Sociedad Geográfica Española como uno de los 10 más grandes exploradores de este siglo XXI. Es una charla didáctica donde nos acerca la importancia de los glaciares y de lo que supone el permafrost, entre otras cuestiones. El guipuzcoano, además, es protagonista de un par de documentales en Patagonia, simplemente, sensacionales. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

"A classic example is in Scandinavia, where the land is still rising in response to the melting of thick ice sheets that covered the region during the last Ice Age. This process continues today, affecting coastlines and landscapes, thousands of years after the ice retreated," Dai said.“一个典型的例子是斯堪的纳维亚半岛，由于上一个冰河时期覆盖该地区的厚冰盖融化，该地区的土地仍在上升。在冰消退数千年之后，这一过程仍在继续，影响着海岸线和景观。 ，”戴说。Study co-writer Adam Smith, a University College London doctoral student, said GPS measurements show the continued rising of Everest and the rest of the Himalayas.研究合著者、伦敦大学学院博士生亚当·史密斯表示，GPS 测量显示珠穆朗玛峰和喜马拉雅山其他地区的海拔持续上升。This uplift is faster than the continued surface erosion caused by wind, rain and river flow. As this erosion continues, Everest's uplift rate from isostatic rebound may increase, Smith said.这种抬升速度比风、雨和河水造成的持续地表侵蚀还要快。 史密斯说，随着这种侵蚀的继续，珠穆朗玛峰因均衡回弹而上升的速度可能会增加。Neighboring mountains, including Lhotse, the world's fourth highest, and Makalu, the fifth highest, also get a boost from the same process. Lhotse is experiencing an uplift rate similar to Everest. Makalu has a slightly higher uplift rate.邻近的山脉，包括世界第四高的洛子峰和第五高的马卡鲁峰，也从同一过程中得到了推动。 洛子峰的上升速度与珠穆朗玛峰类似。 马卡鲁的抬升率略高。Dai said that the research shows our planet's changing nature. Even a seemingly unchanging element like Mount Everest is "subject to ongoing geological processes, reminding us that Earth is constantly changing, often in ways imperceptible in our daily lives."戴说，这项研究表明我们星球的性质正在发生变化。 即使像珠穆朗玛峰这样看似不变的元素也“受到持续的地质过程的影响，提醒我们地球正在不断变化，而且通常以我们日常生活中难以察觉的方式变化。”Earth's rigid outer part is divided into large plates that move slowly over time. The Himalayas rose following a collision between two plates.地球坚硬的外部被分成许多大板块，这些板块随着时间的推移缓慢移动。 喜马拉雅山是在两个板块碰撞后升起的。Everest is located on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It was named for George Everest, a 19th century British surveyor in India.珠穆朗玛峰位于尼泊尔和中国西藏自治区之间的边界。 它以 19 世纪英国驻印度测量员乔治·珠穆朗玛峰的名字命名。"Mount Everest occupies a unique place in human consciousness," Dai said.“珠穆朗玛峰在人类意识中占有独特的地位，”戴说。"Physically, it represents Earth's highest point," giving it a lot of importance simply because of its size, Dai explained.戴解释说，“从物理上来说，它代表了地球的最高点”，仅仅因为它的大小就赋予了它很大的重要性。He added that Everest has cultural importance to local Sherpa and Tibetan communities. Worldwide, Dai said, the mountain represents a big test for human endurance.他补充说，珠穆朗玛峰对当地夏尔巴人和西藏社区具有文化重要性。 戴秉国说，在世界范围内，这座山是对人类耐力的一次巨大考验。

W tym odcinku podcastu Bieganie.pl Women gościem jest Oswald Rodrigo Pereira. Tej osoby w świecie biegania i himalaizmu przedstawiać nie trzeba. To reporter i filmowiec górski, himalaista. Jest zdobywcą czterech 8-tysięczników. Człowiek maszyna, który imponuje swoją wytrzymałością i zdolnością do szybkiej regeneracji. Oswald przez wiele lat był dziennikarzem sportowym, który pracując przez wiele lat w polskiej telewizji postanowił porzucić tę pracę na rzecz podążania nieutartą jeszcze przez nikogo ścieżką. Dorwaliśmy go chwilę po ukończeniu popularnego projektu realizowanego przez grupę biegową Swords Athletics o nazwie Border to Hel. Oswald dodatkowo niedawno wrócił z ważnej wyprawy, podczas której razem z Bartkiem Ziemskim wszedł na Kanchenjungę oraz Makalu, z których to Bartek zjechał na nartach, a Oswald wszystko zarejestrował. W rozmowie z Kasią Zawistowską i Asią Józwik opowie przede wszystkim o tym: - Czym jest Bordel to Hel? - Jak się do niego przygotować pod względem sprzętu i żywienia? - Czy warto wziąć w nim udział? - Dlaczego droga jest ważniejsza od celu? - Czego uczą go wyprawy w wysokie góry? - Co najbardziej szokuje w himalaizmie? - Czy jest w stanie połączyć życie w związku i wyjeżdżać na wyprawy w góry? Posłuchajcie!

Fleury roux nous raconte sa Great Himal Race 2024 qu'il a remporté il y a quelques jours ! Une course hors norme de 1700 km et 90 000 m de D+. Au programme 50 étapes en semi-autonomie, dont 14 étapes en autonomie complète, 14 passages de cols à plus de 5000 m, dont trois en mode alpinisme.La « Great Himal Race » est une traversée du Népal d'Ouest en Est par le sentiers du haut Himalaya népalais, de Hilsa, frontière Ouest du pays avec le Tibet, et le Camp de Base du Kanchenjunga, à l'extrême Est du Népal. Une course qui passe à proximité de sommets géants de plus de 8000 m. Le Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), l'Annapurna (8,091 m), le Manaslu (8156 m), l'Everest (8848 m), le Lhoste (8501 m), le Lhoste Shar (8383 m), le Cho Oyu (8153 m), le Makalu (8475 m), le Yalung Kang (8420 m) et le Kanchenjunga (8598 m). Fleury Roux nous embarque avec lui dans cette aventure grandiose et extraordinaire.

The first summiteers on Everest marked the beginning of the climbing rush. The rope fixers summited a few days ago, and over thirty-five climbers summited today.  Two climbers added to their summit collections to extend their records. Teams arrived at up base camp on the Tibet side, while a respected Sherpa sadly lost his life on Makalu. We're now entering the summit phase of the spring climbing season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alan-arnette1/support

"Talking to Adrian Hayes is an adventure in itself " says Phil Blizzard with this episode taking you, via your "Airpods'  from the comfort of your 'zone' to the frozen, almost,  vertical rock face close to the 8,586m summit of Kanchenjunga in the Himalayas.Adrian Hayes is heading back to the Himalayan 8000m giants with an expedition to attempt the majestic Kanchenjunga - the little known, 3rd highest mountain in the world, located on the Eastern Nepal and Indian border.  We start by talking about the preparations  for the expedition and the challenges to be faced.In this conversational journey  we reflect on his previous major expeditions and his collection of world records - including the Three Poles Challenge. Climbing Mount Everest and walking to both the North & South Poles!  Which, when talking about bringing up a teenage daughter he said "was more demanding than summiting  Everest and reaching the two poles "!Our common connection with the Middle East comes into the conversation - with my memories of him dragging car tyres across the beaches of Dubai for some reason or other! How the UAE and the delightful Oman offers so much to adventurers. Plus recollections of 'The Soldier of Arabia - David Neild'  and so much more, including the special affiliation Adrian has with the Gurkha regiment.Adrian also talks about his other life  - that as a professional speaker - human development and what adventuring brings to that table, and vice versa. Finally a concluding piece which Adrian Hayes has provided about the forthcoming expedition.‘Kanch' rises to a height of 8,586 m (28,169 ft); is huge, remote, steep and technical, with a near vertical rock face near the summit and, above all, the longest summit push of any 8000 m mountain on Earth. The fact that there are only approx. 25 climbers attempting it this year, compared to the hundreds that will shortly be on Everest, testimony to it being one of the least climbed 8000ers. It has always held a special place with me, being located in my former Gurkha regiment's recruiting heartlands of Eastern Nepal; having first seen it in the early 90s on a welfare trek whilst serving in the Brigade; and long having ambitions to climb it. On the trek in I will be visiting 7th Gurkha Rifles pensioners and their families gathered for their annual reunions in the Gurkha Welfare Trust Welfare Centres of Phidim and Taplejung - a role I undertook in 2022 which was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had in the country.It's 18 years since I climbed Everest, 10 years since summiting K2 and nine since our aborted attempt on Makalu (the 5th highest mountain in the world). And following last year's return to high altitude mountaineering and our ‘warm up' attempt of the difficult Pumori (7181 m), I have been preparing and planning ever since - the joys, total absorption and complete focus of a major goal!For further information visit www.adrianhayes.com

En esta entrega especial, exploraré junto con ustedes historias inspiradoras de individuos que han desafiado los límites y transformado sus vidas de maneras extraordinarias. Desde el mundo de las habilidades blandas y el liderazgo hasta las finanzas, la manifestación y el asombroso circo del Cirque du Soleil, nuestro episodio de hoy está lleno de experiencias emocionantes y valiosas lecciones de vida:

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1045, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Don'T Get... 1: ...up if this sign is illuminated. the fasten seat belt sign. 2: ...one of the unsatisfactory cars known by this fruity term. a lemon. 3: ...too close to the edge if you're leaning to get a view from this, part of a World Heritage Site in Tuscany. the Leaning Tower of Pisa. 4: ...burned; the FDA says the fair-skinned may want sunscreen with this of 15 or higher. an SPF. 5: ...worried if you need to acquire a skill with a steep this; that actually means you can pick it up fast. a learning curve. Round 2. Category: In A Nutshell 1: They make a tasty poultry stuffing and in a Christmas song, they're "roasting on an open fire". Chestnuts. 2: These large nuts from the Amazon River Valley can be used in cooking much the same way as coconut. Brazil nuts. 3: To make a traditional pesto sauce, you need these nuts. Pine nuts. 4: The Mauna Loa Corporation is the world's leading grower, processor and marketer of these nuts. Macadamia nuts. 5: These bright green nuts are said to have been a favorite of the Queen of Sheba. Pistachios. Round 3. Category: Katy Perry 1: In this video, Katy's jungle adventure includes taming a tiger and painting an elephant's nails. "Roar". 2: "Who You Love" is Katy's duet with this man. John Mayer. 3: "I was dreaming for so long" and "Not losing any sleep" are lines from this hit. "Wide Awake". 4: Those are real marines with Katy in this video. "Part Of Me". 5: Snoop Dogg and a candy-clad Katy are highlights of this video. "California Gurls". Round 4. Category: Business Acronyms And Abbrev. 1: The boss wants that report by EOD, this. end of day. 2: The pharmaceutical industry spends about $200 billion a year on RandD, short for this. research and development. 3: Let's get down to the bottom line and discuss AGI, "adjusted" this. gross income. 4: NASDAQ is the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated these bids and offers. quotations. 5: Business analysts use SWOT to stand for "strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and" these possible dangers. threats. Round 5. Category: Climb It 1: When attempting this African mountain, use the Marangu Route; you'll find it's the easiest and most comfortable. Mount Kilimanjaro. 2: Sime climbers call 27,800-foot Makalu the most beautiful peak in this Asian range. Himalayas. 3: You might follow in astronaut James Irwin's footsteps up this mountain in search of Noah's Ark. Mount Ararat. 4: You'll see some Inca ruins during the 1-hour climb to the top of Huayna Picchu in this country. Peru. 5: These Wyoming peaks include the South, the Middle and the most imposing Grand. Tetons. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

Adventure Travel, Ecuador, ClimbingKarl EgloffInternational Mountain Guide / Professional Mountain AthleteCumbre Tours EcuadorI was born and raised in Ecuador, studied business administration in Switzerland, dedicated myself to guiding all over the world (Switzerland, Ecuador, Venezuela, Turkey, Egypt) and decided to return to Ecuador to train professionally as a guide and open my own mountain agency. Since 2014 I started to set speed records in important mountains such as the local ones, Cotopaxi-Cayambe-Chimborazo-Ilinizas as the emblematic 7summits Kilimanjaro - Aconcagua- Elbrus, Denali. In 2022 together with my partner we were able to set a speed record on the fifth highest mountain on the planet, Makalu 8482m without the use of oxygen and climb/descend the entire mountain from base camp in a single push without sleeping in any camp. I am a father of two children and happily married to my Ecuadorian wife and between elite sport, projects, guiding and family I try to have a healthy and ambitious balance but above all fair for everyone. My project is called FKT 7 and it is about setting a world record in speed on the highest mountain of each continent but above all to continue guiding, receiving people from all over the world in Ecuador and with my agency all over the world, helping to fulfill the dream of many and to be part of it. SummaryIn this episode, Karl Egloff, a mountain guide and speed climber, shares his journey from early exposure to mountaineering to becoming a professional athlete. He discusses his passion for speed climbing and the challenges he has faced in pushing his limits. Karl also highlights the rewarding experiences he has had as a guide, including guiding a blind client to the summit of Aconcagua. Overall, Karl's story emphasizes the importance of connection and the transformative power of the mountains. In this conversation, Jason Elkins speaks with Karl Egglov, a mountaineer and founder of Cumbre Tours. They discuss Karl's passion for climbing and his experiences in the mountains. Karl shares his insights on climbing gear, training, and the beauty of the natural world. He also talks about the services offered by Cumbre Tours, including trekking tours and cultural experiences. The conversation concludes with Jason highlighting Karl's positive impact on others in the climbing community.http://www.cumbretours.com/TakeawaysEarly exposure to mountaineering shaped Karl's passion for the mountains and desire to become a mountain guide.Karl's speed climbing career has allowed him to push his limits and achieve world records, while also balancing his responsibilities as a father and guide.Guiding clients, especially those with unique challenges, has been a rewarding experience for Karl, emphasizing the importance of connection and the transformative power of the mountains.Karl's story highlights the need for balance and proper preparation when pursuing extreme sports, as well as the importance of having a plan B and prioritizing safety. Karl Egglov is a passionate mountaineer and founder of Cumbre Tours.Cumbre Tours offers a wide range of services, including climbing tours, trekking tours, and cultural experiences.Karl is knowledgeable about climbing gear and training and is always available to answer questions and provide advice.Karl has had a positive impact on others in the climbing community, mentoring and inspiring fellow climbers. Learn more about the Big World Made Small Podcast and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers at bigworldmadesmall.com.

RunOut #113: How a Race to Get a Climbing Record Turned Deadly RunOut #113: How a Race to Get a Climbing Record Turned Deadly This fall, two American women found themselves in an unlikely race to reach the summit of Shishapangma, and thereby earn themselves a place in the record books as being the first American woman to have done all 14 8,000-meter peaks (with oxygen). Unfortunately, both Anna Gutu and Gina Rzucidło, alongside their respective Sherpa guides Mingmar Sherpa and Tenjen Lama, perished in two separate avalanches about 30 minutes apart around 7,800 meters. Did this informal competition lead them to making bad decisions that ultimately cost everyone their lives? To make sense of this terrible tragedy, as well as to discuss some of the ongoing issues around competency, infrastructure, and regulations within the Himalayan guiding industry, we speak to Adrian Ballinger of Alpenglow Expeditions. Adrian has guided numerous high-altitude peaks, including many summits of Mount Everest, and his company Alpenglow leads over 30 international expeditions each year. And he has also personally climbed Mount Everest and K2 without using oxygen, and notably made the first ski descent of Makalu. But first, your friendly neighborhood climbing podcasters think about what would happen if the Rapture came for pro climbers and they were all smite'd away from this good, green earth. Would that change anything about the climbing we know and love? Last, today's final bit comes from an experimental instrumental band called Les Rhinoceros, with drums and percussion played by climber and friend of the pod Jon Burrier. Show Notes Via Explorer's Web: “What Happened on Shishapangma: The Climbers Speak Out” Shishapangma Avalanche: Two U.S. Women, Two Sherpas Dead/Missing Follow Jon Burrier on Instagram and check out his SoundCloud Become a RunOut Rope Gun! Support our podcast and increase your RunOut runtime. Bonus episodes, AMA, and more will be available to our Rope Guns. Thank you for your support! http://patreon.com/runoutpodcastContact us Send ideas, voicemail, feedback and more. andrew@runoutpodcast.com // chris@runoutpodcast.com

Hoy presentamos a Viridiana Álvarez. Alpinista, Conferencista, Emprendedora, Coach y Primer mujer del continente americano en escalar las 5 montañas más altas del mundo (Everest, K2, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse y Makalu). En el 2018 se convirtió en la primer latinoamericana en escalar el K2 la segunda montaña más alta del mundo y una de las más peligrosas del mundo, ubicada en Pakistan en la cordillera del Karakóum. ¿Cuales son los atributos y lecciones una vez que se llega a la cima? ¿Qué sigue después? ¿Como mantenerse enfocados para poder llegar a la cima? Estas y muchas más preguntas resueltas en el Podcast de hoy con nuestro invitado especial. ¡No olvides subscribirte a nuestro canal! Newsletter de I N S P I R A S:   / .  . Sobre I N S P I R A S: Web: https://www.revistainspiras.com Instagram:   / inspiras   Linkedin:   / insp.  . Twitter: @Inspiras_ Sobre Rafael Sansores Majul: Instagram: @rafasansoresmajul Twitter: @rafasansores Linkedin:   / rafaelsan.  . Sobre Sofía Otero Youtube: @ViridianaAlvarez Instagram: @vivialvarezmx Facebook: ViviAlvarezMx

Kristin Harila, a self-made icon from the flat village of Vadsø, has defied expectations with her extraordinary mountaineering achievements. She transitioned from a management career to pursue her dream of conquering the world's highest peaks. In July 2023, alongside Tenjin (Lama) Sherpa, she became the world's fastest mountaineer to scale all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters in just 92 days, rewriting mountaineering history. Kristin holds multiple world records, including being the fastest person, alongside Sherpa Lama, to summit all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters in 3 months and 1 day. She's also the fastest person to summit the five highest mountains in the world in 69 days, which includes Everest, K2, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu. Her inspiring talks offer unique insights into achieving goals in high-stakes environments. Kristin's journey is a testament to the power of dedication, courage, and pursuing one's dreams. Her groundbreaking expeditions and summit attempts have rewritten the history books and marked significant milestones in mountaineering, inspiring others to reach for their summits, whether literal or metaphorical. Visit Kristin Harila On Her Socials! instagram.com/kristin.harila linkedin.com/in/kristin-harila facebook.com/thekristinharila tiktok.com/@kristinharila Visit Her Website To Learn More! kristinharila.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:37 - Meet Kristin Harila 02:28 - How Kristin Harila Starts Her Climbing Journey 03:54 - Kristin Harila on Getting the World Record 05:05 - Process of Getting Permits to Climb Mountains 07:26 - Hardest Part of Kristin's Journey 08:04 - How Does Kristin Plan to Climb the 14 Peaks? 09:38 - Kristin Harila's Team 13:20 - Kristin on Running in the Mountains 13:55 - Kristin on the K2 Accident 29:43 - Sherpa's Role in Climbing Mountains 33:26 - Kristin on Fixing the Team 36:59 - What Happened After the K2 Accident? 44:25 - Kristin on Reaching the Top of the Summit 47:32 - How Amazing Sherpas Are in Climbing Mountains 51:01 - What Makes a Strong Sherpa? 52:42 - How Does Kristin Technically Climb Mountains? 53:54 - Climbing 14 Peaks Without Oxygen 54:26 - Climbing on Crowded Mountains 55:47 - Is Hassan's Body Still There on the Summit? 56:50 - K2's Biggest Tragic Accident 59:34 - How Does Kristin Prepare Before Climbing Mountains? 01:01:51 - Does Climbing Mountains Require Training? 01:03:04 - How Does Kristin Manage Climbing Mountains for Hours? 01:04:50 - How Does Kristin Move to Another Camp? 01:06:15 - How Much Does It Cost to Climb 14 Peaks? 01:07:53 - Top Conditioned Mountains Out of the 14 Peaks 01:08:29 - What Does Kristin Learn from Her Journey? 01:09:55 - Kristin's Next Chapter 01:11:24 - Kristin on Handling Her Social Media Accounts 01:12:48 - Kristin on Mountain Running 01:14:58 - Kristin's Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 01:15:50 - Kristin's Main Focus in the Next 6 Months 01:16:29 - Connect with Kristin Harila 01:16:54 - Outro

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beers from Solid Ground Brewing (Diamond Springs, CA) Beer 1: "Makalu" // Style: Hazy IPA // ABV: 6.8% // Ratings: Jonny - 6.2, Max - 7. Beer 2: "Darvaza" // Style: Double IPA // ABV: 9.1% // Ratings: Jonny - 2.2, Max - 2. Film: "Past Lives" directed by Celine Song. Ratings: Jonny - 10, Max - 10. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max - N/A - Jonny - Baldur's Gate 3 Debacle -------------------- Episode Timeline: 0:00 - Intro, Ads, & Shout Outs 4:28 - Beer 1 16:22 - Film (No Spoilers) 36:29 - DANGER ZONE 50:20 - Beer 2 1:04:34 - Hot & Bothered Please leave us a rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Got a few bucks to spare? Support us on Patreon for as little as a dollar per week at www.patreon.com/freshhopcinema

Norwegian Kristin Harila, 37, Tenjen (Lama) Sherpa summited all fourteen 8000ers in three months and 1 day (92 days.) The first was Shishapangma on April 26, 2023, and the last K2 on July 27, 2023. In 2022, Harila summited twelve of the fourteen, but China refused them entry into Tibet to attempt Shishapangma and Cho Oyu thus, she returned this year to complete her project. She is no stranger to mountaineering. In 2021, she became the fastest woman to climb Everest and Lhotse in a record 12 hours. The 36-year-old is from Vadso/Norway and is a former cross-country skier. Today, she claims her profession as a runner, skier and former mountaineer as she announced she is retiring from climbing with the end of this project. While she came to mountaineering late, she's summited twenty-eight 8000-meter peaks since her first, Everest, in 2021 and made a name for herself with several records, including: Fastest person, together with Sherpa Lama overall, to True summit all 14 peaks over 8000m in 3 months and 1 day (July 27th, 2023) Fastest person overall to summit the five highest mountains in the world in 69 days, Everest, K2, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu. Fastest woman to climb Mount Everest, 8848 and Mount Lhotse, 8516, in less than 8 hours on May 23rd, 2023. The previous record for reaching the true summits of the 8000ers was five years and four months by Nirmal Purja Pun Magar. Both climbers have been criticized by some in the climbing community for climbing with too many Sherpas, using supplemental oxygen and using helicopters to fly from mountain to mountain. Harila's journey was not with controversy. They included switching teams and Sherpas from 2022 to 2023, using helicopters to fly Sherpas to Camp 2 on Manaslu, and the one that caught global attention when a High Altitude Porter, Muhammad Hassan, not climbing with her team died on K2. Her team gave aid, but he died. A video taken hours later showed other climbers, not Harila's team stepping over the dead body on the way to the summit. Harila was widely criticized for his death, yet her team did everything to save his life. The Pakistani government investigated the incident and posted a detailed report clearing Harila's team of any wrongdoing and gave her photographer, Gabriel Tarso, an “appreciation letter” for his effort to save a life that night. We explore all of these controversies in detail in this podcast. This is the full report for download: Muhammad Hussain's Death on K2 and Kristin's report on her website. A GoFundMe account is open for donations to support Mr. Hassan's family. Climb On!AlanMemories are Everything --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alan-arnette1/support

Gary Neptune is an unassuming but legendary climber and adventurer—among his many accomplishments are climbing Mt. Everest, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and Gasherbrum II. He also has raced in over 30 ski marathons around the world including Greenland's Artic Circle Race, the Swedish Vasaloppet, the Finlandia Hiihto, and the Norwegian and American Birkebeiners. In 1983 Gary opened the doors to Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder, Colorado, which for 30 years and counting served as an institution and gathering place for the outdoor community. Neptune sells the full range of outdoor gear, hosts frequent presentations by experts in the field, and is an outdoor museum of sorts with unique items and old equipment on display. You can stop in and say hello to Gary and his staff at 633 South Broadway in Boulder or visit www.neptunemountaineering.com. (from Switchbacktravel.com profile on Gary)

Liam Howley joins Friday Form Focus to discuss his runners Station One and Makalu at Caulfield tomorrow

Vanessa Oliveira percorreu 450 km da GHT (Great Himalayan Trail), que tem um total de 1.800 km. Ela começou na divisa do Nepal com a Índia, na parte leste e rumou em sentido oeste, passando pelo Campo Base do Kanchenjunga, Makalu e Everest. LANÇAMENTO DO LIVRO PATAGONIA Aproveite para comprar o meu novo livro com desconto, brindes e dedicatória: “PATAGONIA, uma caminhada no fim do mundo” - www.extremos.com.br

Angela Benavides is a High-Altitude Mountaineering and Climbing journalist for Explorers Web - https://explorersweb.com/PLEASE SUPPORT the families of Sherpa and mountain workers who have died while working in the mountains, check out this video: https://youtu.be/Htd_l89ejJYThe two Polish climbers mentioned in the video who flew in from Kathmandu to rescue Carlos Soria on Dhaulagiri are Bartek Ziemski and Oswald Pereira.As of May 18 there are over 200 summits of Mount Everest with hundreds of others still moving forward to make their attempt to climb to the summit of Mount Everest.There are eight deaths as of May 18th, including for Sherpa, an Indian woman attempting to become the first to climb Everest with a pace maker, a Moldovan climber named Victor Brinza fell ill at South Col and passed away.The weather is holding. Families around the world anxiously await news from their loved ones to hear a report from the mountain And if any of you watch my shorts, you've heard about new records Kami Rita Sherpa has summited Everst for the 27th time, he is 53 and the holder of the record for most summits of EverestAnd Kenton Cool has summited Mount Everest for his 17th time, becoming the person with the most summits for a non Nepali.And a 16 year old climber from China….The Chinese girl Sui Cho Yuan successfully reached atop Everest via the south slope at 5:42am on May 15Thank you for visiting. Please consider becoming a Channel Member for access to perks and to become part of a growing community:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEk3e_XGyNnqwK2ZlxH7fEA/joinSupport the show

[Montagnes Podcast - Épisode 11] Sophie Lavaud au Dhaulagiri, son 12ème 8000 C'est une nuit noire, sans lune. Au loin, on aperçoit les frontales de l'équipe de tête, qui bataille depuis des heures pour ouvrir la trace vers le sommet du Dhaulagiri. Sophie Lavaud se décrit comme une femme ordinaire avec un rêve extraordinaire. En 2012, elle marque les esprits en grimpant le Shishapangma et le Cho Oyu. C'est alors qu'une idée folle germe dans sa tête : gravir les 14 8000. Depuis, Sophie ne quitte plus l'Himalaya. Everest, Makalu, Broad Peak... elle multiplie les ascensions. En octobre 2019, elle attaque son 12ème 8000, le Dhaulagiri, perché à 8167 mètres. Une première tentative, une seconde, puis une troisième, Sophie enchaîne les échecs mais elle ne lâche rien. En 2021, elle est de retour pour la quatrième fois, si proche de réaliser son rêve mais rien n'est fini. Chaque 8000 est une épreuve qui réserve toujours son lot de surprises. Réalisation Eiman Cazé pour © Montagnes Magazine

Today, Billi Bierling is a renowned mountaineer. However, it wasn't always like that; in fact when she was growing up she almost felt slightly oppressed by the snowy peaks surrounding her hometown in Germany.   So what changed? Simple. A trip to Nepal in 1998, where she fell in love with the mountains and started high-altitude climbing. Since then, she has scaled six of the 14 8,000m-peaks, namely Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Manaslu (fore summit) and Broad Peak – the latter three she summited without the help of supplemental oxygen. In 2004, Billi started assisting the late Elizabeth Hawley with her work documenting expeditions to the Nepal Himalayas. Together with a team, Billi continues to interview expedition leaders for Liz Hawley's archive, which is now called 'The Himalayan Database'.   When she is not gallivanting around the high Himalayas or chasing expeditions in Kathmandu, Billi works for Swiss Humanitarian Aid as a communications expert, writes mountaineering articles for German and English-speaking magazines, translates or writes books and leads mountain treks and expeditions in Nepal and around the world. In short, she's a busy person, which makes the time she spent with Kenton recording this podcast all the more valuable.  - Sponsors - @lasportivauk @petzl_official @Arcteryxuk @landrover @lyonequipment @crudecoffeeroasters @evileye.eyewear @reality.maps @incoolcompany @bremontwatches @scallop.offical ... - Supporters - @panorama_lodge_namche @mission.uk @thecoolconversations @vidrate @Everesttoday #kentoncool #coolconversations #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #getitdone #wereinittogether #adventure #adventures #mountain #mountains #mountaineer #mountaineers #nepal #visitnepal

O entrevistado do Performance S/A dessa semana é o Gustavo Tachibana, Sócio Diretor da Makalu O esporte veio cedo na sua vida. Começou na natação e depois migrou para o triathlon. Colecionou alguns títulos importantes, mas pela rotina optou por não seguir no universo esportivo. Parou o triathlon na faculdade para se dedicar aos estudos e à carreira no mercado financeiro. Depois de alguns anos, junto com outro sócio fundou a Makalu (nome da quinta montanha mais alta do mundo!), uma casa financeira especializada em situações especiais e atualmente atuam em diversas frentes. Mesmo um período sem treinar, traz as lições do esporte para o trabalho: primeiro se desenvolve a base, depois a intensidade e aí vem o polimento - que, na vida profissional, é equilibrar os fatores da vida. Após a consolidação da empresa, ele voltou a correr e hoje em dia fala muito sobre curtir treinar, acima das metas. Para ele, performance é retorno acima da média por um longo período de tempo. Ou seja, é impossível estar 100% dando o máximo. A performance é saber andar bem em uma linha fina por muito tempo, longe de lesões e burnouts. Quer saber como Gustavo se mantém sempre motivado a novos desafios?

Becks Ferry is back in the Nepal Himalaya mountains 2023 for Makalu, but with a twist - she will climb the fifth highest peak at 27,825 feet/8481 meters without supplemental oxygen and then run the 225 miles back to Kathmandu! In 2021, along with British Professional Mountain Guide Jon Gupta, they climbed on six peaks reaching the main summits of three. Everest (Summit) Makalu (reached 7500m) Lhotse (Summit) K2 (Summit) Manaslu (Fore Summit ~8160m) Dhaulagiri (reached 7817m) We cover a range of topics, from how this mother of five children, ages 13 to 19, got into climbing to all the climbs in this fast-paced interview. I think you'll enjoy meeting Becks, hearing about her family and, why she climbs and her Makalu project. Climb On! Alan Memories are Everything

Episode 118 of The Adventure Podcast features climber, mountaineer and author, Brian Hall. Brian has been a key figure on the big mountain scene, and has carried out expeditions to some of the bigger and bolder mountains of the world including Mount Everest (in winter), K2, Jannu, Nuptse, Makalu, Baltoro Kangri, Shivling, Ogre II and peaks throughout the Andes. He's a mountaineers mountaineer, and has had a sensational career, often shying away from the fame and glory that often comes with climbing at that level.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Care Less, Do More. – E5 – Adrian Ballinger  Adrian Ballinger is a big mountain climber and skier, a certified mountain guide, and professional speaker. Adrian is the only American to have made three successful ski descents of 8,000 m peaks, including the first ski descents of Makalu and Manaslu [...] The post Care Less, Do More. – E5 – Adrian Ballinger appeared first on Out Of Collective.

Adriana in her own words:   “My aim is to become the youngest person to complete all 14 8000m peaks. The current record is 30 years 166 days, held by Mingma "David" Gyabu Sherpa, an absolute legend with whom I got to climb on both K2 and Everest. My plan would be to summit all 14 in 3-4 years meaning I would be 23 years old when I complete my mission.   In 2021 I summited three of them, Mt. Everest, Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Manaslu all within 6 months.   This is a challenge of both mental and physical resilience, power and grit.   High altitude mountaineering is one of the deadliest sports in the world, this doesn't scare me. It ignites a fire of passion inside me.”   “Be the trailblazer of your own life”   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don't miss out.    Support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media especially in relation to adventure and physical challenges. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Thank you.   Show notes Who is Adrianna  Being a full time mountaineer Living between London and Nepal Starting to climb at 9 years old Doing the 3 peaks challenge in 24hrs and becoming the youngest person to complete the challenge (this record has since been broken) Getting into endurance events with her dad Role models in the adventure/mountaineering world  The why behind climbing Everest Wanting to be unique and different Feeling under pressure to go to University  Why university wasn't for her and quitting after 3 months Trying to make a living from mountaineering Having Nimsdai Purja as her guide Paying for expeditions Being supported by her parents Reaching out for sponsorship The work that goes on behind the scenes Connecting with the North Face Taking on the Welsh 3000ers in 24hrs  at 16 years old  Starting at 3am on Crib Goch a grade 1 scramble Climbing Aconcagua - her first taste of altitude and why it was a boring climb The hardest part of the climb Coping with the down time, dull days  The mental side of mountaineering  Learning the art of patience Facing and dealing with fear in the mountains Letting the negative thoughts in and not being able to think straight How things can change in minutes  Trying to stay calm Magical moments in the the mountains  Being inspired to take on the 14,000 project Training and fitness to take on the 8,000m peaks Plans for 2022 and the next few years March - May 2022 - Kangchenjunga (Summited May 17th 2022), Lhotse (Summited May 22nd 2022), Makalu, (Summited May 28th 2022) Flying to Pakistan for K2 and BroadPeak (Both Submitted July 2022) How climbing with her guide works - Gelje Sherpa IG @gelje_sherpa_  The current record for climbing the 14, 8K peaks is 36 for a woman - Adrianna would be 23 (she has 4 more mountains to climb) Connect with Adrianna (see below) Final words of advice    Social Media   Website: www.adrianabrownlee.com    Instagram: @adri.brownlee    Facebook: @adriana.brownlee   

Griffin Mims is back for round two on The Pony Tales Podcast to catch us up on his recent adventure with Alpenglow Expeditions climbing Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world. Join in as he shares with Andres about that wild experience and highlights some stellar photos and videos of the ascent. Of course there are book field lessons along the way. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/ Also, big thanks to our sponsors: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits Thought Leader and Dillon Barr Historical Park Bulgaria EnLight.Energy VDisain

Rebecca in her own words:   “First and foremost, I'm a mum of 5. However, I've always maintained and embraced sport throughout pregnancies and parenting.    My love of the outdoors and especially running, was instilled in me from an early age having grown up with a very sporty family. Many holiday was spent walking and camping in Scotland   I started running, ballet and horse riding at a very early age. I grew up in a small village in the north and if I wanted to see friends I'd walk, run, ride a bike or pony !    It wasn't really until 2014 that the ultra endurance big kicked in with full effect ! I wanted a new, bigger challenge to raise money for a charity which had helped me during one of my pregnancies. I'd heard about a brutal desert race ( the infamous Marathon Des Sables ) and decided that this would be a great challenge.    It's from here that the endurance bug really kicked in. I finished a respectable 10th lady on my first big challenge. What's better is that I'd found this incredible community of like minded people who loved being outside and running for hours on end !    I competed globally racing in Colorado, Himalayas, Spain, France - picking up the occasional podium on my travels.    Yet, it was the mountains which really set my heart on fire. Racing in the Himalayas, I'd often seen this beautiful mountain called ‘Ama Dablam'. I'd think to myself how wonderful it would be to climb it but I'd been told it was for really accomplished climbers only.    It is a technical mountain. Unperturbed, I decided ‘why not try?!'    A running friend put me in touch with his climbing friend and we worked together last year climbing in Wales - around the lockdown.    I summited Ama almost a year ago and from there, a love of high altitude mountain climbing was ignited.    To find myself completing the Everest and Lhotse ‘High Double' at the beginning of the season and then to summit K2' was simply a dream!”   Learn more about Rebecca and her love and passion for the outdoors.    New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don't miss a single episode.    You can support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast Thank you.   Show notes Who is Becks Being adopted and coming from a sporty family  Growing up in North Yorkshire on a farm/small holding Having sport parents Being encouraged to go outside and try new things Spending a lot of time with her dad  Exploring in the Peak District Spending 2 months in Australia at 15 Being active through her teenage years Her running journey  Looking for a running challenge in 2014 Running the Marathon des Sables (MDS) in 2015  Being told that it was a stupid idea Getting into the ultra running world Making great friends in the community Training by herself  Getting to know ultra runner (and previous Tough Girl Podcast guest - 29th December 2015) - Elisabet Barnes  Continuing to push herself with endurance challenges Running the Everest Trail Race, Nepal (2017) Feeling comfortable in the hills Being inspired by Ama Dablam (6,812 metres (22,349 ft)) and wanting to climb it Reducing her risk of injury, doing cross training, stretching, pilates, and gym work How the body performs during a multi-stage ultra race Nutrition and fuelling Making the transition from endurance running to mountain climbing Working with a high altitude expedition guide - Jon Gupta  Climbing Island Peak and Ama Dablam in Nepal Having the capacity to endure and keep going Going with the flow and wanting to do the things that she enjoys Preferring the quieter mountains Having the adventure blues after the MDS Adjusting back to normal life after expeditions Living in the present and making the most of everyday  How adventures and challenges can evolve Climbing for 3 months in Nepal (Everest, Lhotse (4th highest mountains in the world at 8,516 metres) & K2) Wanting to climb an 8,000 peak mountain and thinking about the “high double” Not summiting Makalu (5th highest mountain in the world at 8,485 metres) and the lessons learned  Struggling on the mountain and not feeling very well Summit night arriving at camp 3 and dealing with too much wind and snow and having to head back down Feeling proud of her achievement and never giving up Why it's more than just the summit Her children's thoughts on her climbing Having a birthday on the mountain K2 - “the savage mountain” Being aware of the danger Using oxygen  Being able to move quicker on the mountain and the benefits Feeling grateful in having the opportunity to climb such an incredible mountain   Social Media   Instagram: @becksferry   

Karl Egloff is a Swiss-Ecuadorian athlete, mountaineer, cyclist and mountain guide, best known for his speed ascents of high mountains, including the Seven Summits. Some of his biggest FKTs achievements include the mountains: Elburs, Aconcaugua, Kilimanjaro, Denali, and Makalu. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Karl: karlegloff.com/ IG: @karl.egloff Tw: @karlmtb FB: @karlegloff  Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

The world's fifth-highest at 27,765 feet (8,463 meters), Makalu saw multiple successes this season. Still, on Monday, May 9, 2022, Adrian Ballinger, co-founder of Alpenglow, texted me, "I summited today with Dorji Sonam and Pasang Sona(Alpenglow Sherpa). We fixed to the summit from where rope fixing ended by French couloir. And….I skied Makalu!!!!!! I just got back to ABC. First on top for the season. Alpenglow pride" He walks through the climb, discussing how the Sherpas fixed the summit ropes, poor weather at times, or narrow windows of opportunity. I asked him to discuss his "ski technique" for those listeners who are avid skiers. As he was making his way down 8,000 feet of snow and ice, plus a rock gulley or two, he passed climbers going up—what fun. Finally, we wrap up with a short discussion about how high-altitude mountaineering is changing, especially on those 'other' 8000ers like Kanchnugua, Dhaulagiri, Makalu, and Annapurna. Climb On! Alan Memories are Everything

As we enter the last week of April, the climbing on Everest is in the full program. Climbers are all over the lower mountain from EBC to Camps 1 and 2. Sherpas are incredibly busy stocking camps. Meanwhile, on the other 8000ers, progress was stalled by weather, but still climbing underway on some others. All in all, it's a low-drama year thus far. Big Picture As of April 24, 2022, the Ministry of Tourism has issued 876 total climbing permits, with 302 for Everest, including 72 female climbers, or 23%. Since 1953, of the 4524 members, not Sherpas, to have summited, only 674 are female or 16%. The United States represents the largest number of members on Everest this spring with 63, followed by the UK-33, Nepal (non-Sherpas)-20, India-22, Canada-17, Russia-16, France-12, China-10, and Austria with 10. There are 37 countries represented by a single climber. Everest Base Camp is rapidly filling up with most teams reviewing basic skills and preparing for their first walk into the Icefall, a big day ahead. A few have already completed their first rotation to Camp 2. See the tracking table for the latest team locations. Climbers on Dhaulagiri and Annapurna are climbing with summit pushes expected as soon as the weather calms. Also, climbing has begun on Kachchenunga and Makalu. Into the Icefall - A narriative The first steps into the Khumbu Icefall can be shocking. It starts steeper than most thought, has more ups and downs than advertised and when you see that first ladder, second thoughts are common. Climb On! Alan Memories are Everything

The high number of deaths during the 1996 Mt. Everest climbing season supplied a tragic plotline for books, movies, and documentaries. Taiwanese climbers did not come out of these accounts looking competent -- to say the least -- but the record may need to be corrected. Here's the story of Makalu Gao, who survived a death sentence: an overnight stay at the top of the world -- without food or oxygen -- as well as the tale of numerous heroes who helped save Gao, and others, over those deadly days in May 1996.

Activity is strong at Everest Base Camp, with more still on the trek. The permits increased as expected this past week and will top out fairly soon. They still lag behind last year by over 100 for Everest. The fixed lines are now to Camp 2 in the Western Cwm, ready for more teams to arrive at EBC this week. We saw the first 8000er deaths of the 2022 Spring season this past week. #everest2022 Big Picture As of April 15, 2022, the Ministry of Tourism has issued 738 total climbing permits thus far, with 262 for Everest, with 56 female climbers. The United States represents the largest country on Everest this year with 58 climbers, a spot recently ceded to India and China, with only 21 and 9 climbers, respectively. The UK comes in at 33, with Canada at 14 and Australia at ten thus far. Russia has 16 climbers on Everest this season. Everest Base Camp is rapidly filling up with most teams reviewing basic skills and preparing for their first walk into the Icefall, a big day ahead. See the tracking table for the latest team locations. Climbers on Dhaulagiri and Annapurna are climbing with summit pushes expected soon. Also, climbing will soon begin on Kachchenunga and Makalu. Puja at EBC I pick up where I left off from last week's Weekend Update with the trek to Base Camp, arriving and then the Puja, alone of the most meaningful moments climbing wth Sherpas for me. Climb On! Alan Memories are Everything

Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita and Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, the mountain specialists who made the impossible look easy by being the first Nepali women to climb the world's most savage mountain "Mt. K2", have made it to many grueling peaks such as Ama Dablam, Makalu, Annapurna, Manaslu, and the list goes on and on. They have set the bar in this sector and inspire everyone to lift their boots to success despite the challenges ahead. In this episode of On Air, we talk with them about their risky mountain experiences, the Sherpas, climbing Everest during an earthquake, and their tale thus far.

In this episode of the AAC Legacy Series, alpinist Steve House recounts his traumatic fall on Mount Temple, a fall that pulverized several of his ribs, fractured his back, and punctured a lung. Thanks to rescue efforts, Steve was able to narrowly escape death, but such a close call led Steve to think about the need to reprioritize contributing to his community and building meaningful relationships. Despite dramatic injuries, Steve would go on to climb Makalu less than a year later. Subscribe and make sure you never miss an episode!

Our guest this episode is the Czech climber Marek Holeček, among the most successful alpine climbers of the past two decades. Holeček has climbed new routes all over the world, from Kyrgyzstan to Patagonia, Antarctica to Afghanistan. Two of his biggest successes came in the past five years, when he was already in his 40s: new routes on Gasherbrum I in Pakistan and Chamlang in Nepal, both of which were honored with Piolets d'Or. His new route up 7,162-meter Baruntse in Nepal, climbed in late May with Radoslav (Radek) Groh, is of similar stature. Holeček and Groh climbed the west face of Baruntse, 10 kilometers west of Makalu, in four days. Near the top, a fierce storm arrived a day and a half earlier than expected, and they had to fight to the summit, where they were pinned down for four nights. Finally, on their ninth day out from base camp, the storm let up enough for them to descend about 1,000 meters. After one more night, strung out and threatened by avalanche danger, and with no one left in their tiny base camp to help them out, they were picked up by a helicopter and flown off the lower mountain. Holeček said the route was the hardest he'd climbed yet, out of more than 40 expeditions. AAJ editor in chief Dougald MacDonald interviewed Holecek in late July. Since most of Holeček's interviews and videos are in Czech, this is a rare opportunity for English speakers to hear directly from one of the great alpinists of our time. The Cutting Edge is presented by Hilleberg the Tentmaker (Hilleberg.com), with additional support from Polartec, Gnarly Nutrition, and Lowa Boots. This podcast is produced by the American Alpine Club.

Become a Member for ad-free listening, video versions and exclusive content: https://benlionelscott.com/subscribe — This episode is spoken by Les Brown, Jocko Willink and Eric Thomas. The music is Makalu by Mark Petrie

In this follow up to episode 01, Alaksan alpinist Charlie Sassara talks about attempting the west pillar of Makalu in 1984, as well as his transition to Alaska climbing back in the day. Recorded, Edited & Produced by Evan Phillips All Music by Evan Phillips