![By Kogo [GFDL], from Wikimedia Commons](http://mountainjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/laila-peak-wikipedia-512x385.jpg "French Trio Tags First Ski Descent Of Laila Peak In The Karakoram In Pakistan")
Laila Peak, Pakistan - On May 11, 2018 French skiers Carole Chambaret, Tiphaine Duperier and Boris Langenstein made the first ski descent of Laila Peak from the 6096-meter summit. The trio skied the picture-perfect 1500-meter 50° NW Face -...
In this video from Outdoor Research, you'll learn how to set up a simul-rappel. This is a cool skill to master. This video featuring AMGA approved methods will jump start the learning process!
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Babusar Top, India - On May 30, 2018 five members of the Tableeghi Jamaat were killed in an avalanche that buried their Jeep while they were returning from a recreational trip to see snow at 4173-meter Babusar Pass on...
June is only hours away. If you haven't stored the skis for summer and you're keen for some late-spring/early-summer turns, there's still plenty of snow out there. Why not take a road trip and get some quality human powered skiing...
El Capitan, Yosemite National Park - On May 30 2018, Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell set a new speed record on 2900-foot, 31 pitch route called The Nose on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. They duo climbed the...
Buryatia, Russia - On May 30, 2018 an avalanche hit a residential trailer with two mining workers inside at Kvartsevaya near the Irokind village in the Muysky district in Buryatia in Russia. Unfortunately one of the mining workers did...
Mount Tufandag, Azerbaijan - On December 23, 2017, three Azerbaijani mountaineers left to climb 4191-meter Mount Tufandag in the Caucasus Mountains in Shahdag National Park near Guba in Azerbaijan. They were last heard from on December 26.
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In May 2018, Sterling Rope Company posted a Technical Notice concerning a variety of their larger spools of webbing, called "Web Wheels" that contain taped splices.
On SterlingRope.com, they write that "a taped splice is not intended to hold any load...
New Zealand is a magical place. Wild mountains, remote valleys, and untouched nature beckon climbers, travelers, and adventurers from around the world. In New Zealand: A World Less Traveled, Cold House Media shines the spotlight on the stunning beauty...
On May 28, 2018, FreerideWorldTour.com announced that Tanner Hall will compete on the FWT19 as a season wild card!
The 34-year-old is one of the most influential skiers of all time and it's going to be super exciting to watch...
