Virtual Everest 2020: Leaving Home
The end of March and beginning of April is an exciting time for Everest aspirants. Their duffle bags are packed, plane reservations confirme...
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Friday, April 3, 2020
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Virtual Everest 2020 – Support the Sherpas
Welcome to the kick-off of Virtual Everest 2020 – Support the Sherpas. As regular readers of my blog know due to fears over the Coronavirus,...
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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Climbers wait out the Virus
The COVID-19 aka Coronavirus continues to spread across the globe with close to 200,000 confirmed cases, almost 8,000 deaths and, over 80,00...
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Friday, March 13, 2020
Everest 2020: Was it Correct to Close Everest?
Now that word is spreading that both Nepal and China have closed the 2020 Spring Everest (and other mountains) season let’s talk about if th...
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Everest 2020: Nepal Joins China and Closes Everest
Nepal has joined China in closing the spring climbing season on all mountains, including on Everest citing Covid-19 aka the Coronavirus. Nep...
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Thursday, March 12, 2020
Everest 2020: China Closes Everest
According to operators running Everest expeditions on the China/Tibet side of Everest, they were notified today, March 11, 2020, that the Ch...
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Monday, March 9, 2020
Everest 2020: A Month Go Checklist
Early March is an awkward time for aspiring Everest climbers. It is too late to make serious advancements in physical training and too early...
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Sunday, March 8, 2020
Three Questions for Jost Kobuschh’s Winter Everest West Ridge Attempt
I caught up with Jost Kobuschh and congratulated him on a fine effort. In review, he was attempting a winter, solo Everest climb on the rare...
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Monday, March 2, 2020
Nepal Begins to Address Risky Visitors due to Coronavirus Virus
Nepali officials are adding visa steps for travelers from five countries experiencing the highest levels of the Coronavirus. The usual proce...
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Friday, February 28, 2020
Update on Coronavirus Impact on 2020 Spring Everest Season
I’ve been speaking with foreign and Nepali operators, plus Nepali officials, about the impact of the Coronavirus on the Everest season. Bott...
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Thursday, February 27, 2020
2019/20 Winter Himalaya Climbs: Over for All
And then there were none. Alex Txikon ended his effort as did Jost Kobuschh. Everest in winter is just too difficult this year. Everyone is ...
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
2019/20 Winter Himalaya Climbs: Teams on the Move
One is going for the summit and one is doing laps on Everest. We will know at the end of this week if Everest will see a winter summit this ...
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Monday, February 24, 2020
Everest 2020: Welcome to Everest 2020 Coverage
Welcome to the kick-off for my Everest 2020 coverage! I have already posted a few articles on 2020 and am actively covering the current wint...
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Everest 2020: Team Locations and Headlines
LATEST HEADLINE 2020 Season To Begin April 1, 2020 Welcome to the 2020 edition of Alan Arnette’s annual coverage of the Everest climbing sea...
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2019/20 Winter Himalaya Climbs: Final Winter Summit Pushes, Surprise New Team
The two expeditions left on the 8000ers this winter, both on Everest, are starting their final pushes. One is already in the midst. The wil...
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Saturday, February 22, 2020
2019/20 Winter Himalaya Climbs: Only Two Left
Only two teams are left on the 8000ers this winter, both on Everest and both are struggling. Both suggest one more attempt to get as high as...
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Monday, February 17, 2020
2019/20 Winter Himalaya Climbs: Urubko Ends Broad Peak Summit Push
Denis Urbuko ended his winter Broad Peak effort after reaching 7000m, getting hit by an avalanche. Spaniard Oscar Cardo on Alex Txikon’s tea...
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Sunday, February 16, 2020
2019/20 Winter Himalaya Climbs: Urubko Launch Broad Peak Summit Push tomorrow
Broad Peak weather forecast changed so Urbuko will leave for the summit Sunday, February 16 aiming to top out on the 17th. He’s alone with n...
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Saturday, February 15, 2020
2019/20 Winter Himalaya Climbs:What Went Wrong on K2?
I was quite surprised when I read the news from John Snorri that their winter K2 attempt had come to a sudden halt and all members had flown...
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Friday, February 14, 2020
2019/20 Winter Himalaya Climbs: Fighting the Weather
Jost was blown back to EBC after a tough night on the Lho La. Urbuko wants to get Broad Peak in February to meet his definition of winter a...
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