| A Climb to Conquer Two Obstacles A trek to the top of Mount Kenya fosters camaraderie among people who have known the painful costs of ethnic conflict. nytimes.com |
John Bachar, Rock Climber, Dies at 51 Mr. Bachar inspired awe as a daredevil, condescension as an anachronism and eventually respect as a legend. nytimes.com |
Lino Lacedelli Dies at 83; One of First to Scale K2 Mr. Lacedelli was one of the first two climbers to reach the summit of K2, the world’s second highest peak and among the most treacherous. nytimes.com |
13-Year-Old Climbs Everest The youngest climber to reach the peak of Mount Everest hugged his tearful companions Saturday and told them he loved them. nytimes.com |
The Family, Way Down the Mountain More than a dozen climbers have died already this year in the high Himalayas. The ethics of being a adventurer when you’ve got kids at home. nytimes.com |