| Nepal Puts Everest Off Limits During China’s Olympic Torch Relay in May Both routes to the world’s highest peak are scheduled to be off limits this spring, as Beijing strives to inaugurate the summer Olympic Games free of pro-Tibetan protests. nytimes.com |
A Mountaineer Who Defined the Notion of Heroic Explorer There may be something almost nostalgic in our celebration of a “heroic explorer.” nytimes.com |
Todd Skinner, a Pioneer of Free Climbing, Dies at 47 Todd Skinner was an internationally renowned rock climber who made first ascents on dozens of the world’s most treacherous routes and shared those adventures as a motivational speaker. nytimes.com |
Physical Culture: GEAR TEST | With Zach Orenczak, Climbing Guide; Prelude to a Cliff: Build Up Your Arms Zach Orenczak, climbing guide and author, tests portable gadgets that can help novice rock climbers build grip and forearm endurance; photos query.nytimes.com |
K2 and Its Consequences One inevitable measure of a mountain is simply how often climbers escape with their lives. By that standard, K2 stands almost alone in the world. nytimes.com |