The complete report. Piolet d'Or 2011 or, put in other words, the diverse aspects of alpinism. Just like last year the Piolet d'Or went to two expeditions, but this edition came along with a novelty: ...

It is mystical, historic and a dream for adventurous mountaineers, and is known as the birthplace of modern alpinism. Mont Blanc offers a legitimate and challenging mountaineering experience ...

Known as the birthplace of modern alpinism, the peak draws climbers from around the world to test their climbing skills. The mountain, covered in snow and ice year-round, features ominous glaciers ...

Did you know that alpinism used to be an Olympic sport? With sport climbing on the verge of making its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, we bring you six fascinating facts about the history of climbing, ...

"In front of a mountain, everyone is same." This quote comes from ARC'TERYX athlete Yang Xiaohua (Charlotte), one of the ...

Organizers at the Piolets d'Or insist this is not a competition but a celebration of alpinism. This might be hard to believe, even disappointing, for audiences searching for a "best of" contest.

To empower mountaineers and highlight the strength of women in alpinism, Yang Xiaohua, Ni Ni, a famous movie and TV actress, and Zhou Yijun, a documentary director and writer, traveled to Mont ...