This route is far more accommodating than the perilous and infamous North Face. The Eiger is infamous for the many tragedies involving climbing expeditions. Since 1935, at least 64 climbers have ...

The route from Camp V to Camp VI leaves the North Ridge and continues on the North Face. The terrain here ... While the rock climbing is not difficult, the terrain is loose and it is difficult ...

An international trio comprised of Roger Schäli (Switzerland), Robert Jasper (Germany) and Simon Gietl (Italy) have established Odyssee (8a+, 1400m), a difficult and serious new rock climb up the ...

A great route for folk who have a good Scottish winter climbing background, and are looking for a first alpine short 'easy' north face. One hour from the Torino Hut, which lies on the Italian side of ...

Here are a few key climbing terms to keep in mind as you read this article: Aid climbing: a type of climbing that uses rope, fixed bolts, pitons or foot slings to ascend the face instead of solely ...

Ueli Steck from Switzerland has set a new speed record on the Eiger North face, climbing the Heckmair Route in 2:47:33. On February 13 Ueli Steck from Switzerland set a new speed record on the Eiger ...

While there are many discovered and named climbing routes on Everest ... to expeditions from around the world. ACCESS TO THE NORTH FACE. Mt. Everest's North Face has a rich and colorful ...

After working on a new route on the North Face of the Eiger for three days ... which they called Memoriam as a tribute to deceased climbing friends. Thomas's brother, Alex Huber, joined them ...

A great route for folk who have a good Scottish winter climbing background, and are looking for a first alpine short 'easy' north face. One hour from the Torino Hut, which lies on the Italian side of ...