Or is it just a negligible amount?

He has now climbed 11 8000’s meter peaks 🤯

For folks who don’t know, Annapurna is widely accepted as the most dangerous mountain to climb.

EDIT: He is a Sherpa not a trust fund kid!

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Has anyone experienced lingering altitude sickness symptoms days or weeks after descent?

Hi everyone! I am wanting to hike on the Annapurna trail in September/ October. From what I have read, there are several different variations of this trek. I have been looking at the Annapurna Circuit/ Annapurna Basecamp/ Thorong La Pass.

Is it possible to go to all of those places? Which one do you recommend that would take the most days/ see the most things? Ideally hiking for 18-22 days.

I am also doing this trip by myself and am looking to join some type of group if that is possible? Do you recommended booking before arriving in Nepal or are you able to get everything set up while in Kathmandu?

I appreciate all and any information you have about hiking the Annapurna. Thank you!

Hi,

New to mountaineering but gearing up to climb Shasta in late May through a guided service and I have a hunch I’ll want to do bigger mountains after that.

Been doing my best internet research trying to figure out what boots would be good.

Had a chance to try on the Nepal evos and cubes at REI and really hated them. Heavy and uncomfortable.

Ordered a pair of g5s that was a lil small that I’m returning, but they were way more comfortable and light. Have also read good things about the new lighter g-techs, though they seem very ice climbing focused.

So I guess I’m wondering:

• Are g-techs or technical boots too technical for general mountaineering?
• Are g5 evos too warm for a Shasta climb?
• Are there other boots I should consider for a good, capable all-arounder?

(I’d also be open to renting, but it seems like most places rent nepals)

Thanks!

I have a pretty big head, so finding a fitting helmet has been a problem for me. What are some places that have a good choice of helmets in London, UK? I mostly do alpinism

Hay guys, I need some help looking for some good first time women’s mountaineering boots. I’m hoping to be up in the snow soon. I need some tips or suggestions for boots.

Edit: my feet run cold. More so some of my toes. Getting out in the snow and ice is my overall goal.

Looking for some wisdom here. I’m heading to Peru in June for some high altitude climbing, up to 6500m near Huaraz.

My Scarpa Manta Pros aren’t going to cut it for this trip, but they’ve been ok down to -10c in Scottish winter. I’ve bought 2 pairs of B3 boots: La Sportiva G5 Evos and Scarpa Phantom 6000 HD. Both fit quite well and feel good.

My question is about warmth: will the G5’s be insulated enough for these kinds of mountains? They are fairly warm from what I can tell (“Tropical”) but can be as cold as -20c if things go wrong.

I like the fast & light style of the G5s but the Phantoms give me that insurance that if shit goes wrong, I won’t lose my toes plus I can dry the inners at night. But conversely, they might be too hot when it isn’t cold causing sweating. Which one should I pick?

Any suggestions under 2 nights are welcome. I’m travelling the alps on a hiking trip soon and want some good suggestions! Thanks

I noticed that the BBC is broadcasting a Radio 4 programme reuniting people who were involved in the 96 Everest disaster back together for an hour long show. Helen Wilton who was working with Rob Hall and Lene who was on Scott Fischer's team will be on, and it seems Makalu Gau who led the Taiwanese team too.

I saw some people have posted about the 96 Everest disaster on here before. I think you have to be in the UK to listen to it...however.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001y8g2

Looking for a wide fit, narrow heel approach shoe that climbs decently, is as ventilated as can be (something made out of fabric would be amazing) and has some good lug on the soles (stuff like Tennies is death on wheels in my usual playground)

Any suggestions?

Edit: wide fit please, never saw a LS shoe I could wear :)

I am going through some gear and found an old carabiner and am having trouble identifying the logo. Could someone shed some insight please?

My window of time available to climb this year is June. I’m wondering what the implications are of going in June rather than May. Should I be prepared with different gear? Is it going to be more cloudy? Weather differences? Any thought would be greatly appreciated!!

Hey guys - me and my climbing partner are comfortable rock climbers who climb alpine to a reasonable level - we've done the traverse of the breithorn guideless last year along with several other of the near-Zermatt peaks.

My question was on the difficulty of the Grandes Jorasses - we were intending to do it without a guide this year before doing La Meije with a guide, however one of our friends mentioned that they think the Grandes Jorasses could well be more difficult than the traverse of La Meije given the complexity and commitment at that height.

Does anybody have experience of either of these two mountains to shed some light?

Thanks!

Where is the cheapest place to buy equipment for climbing in Slovenia???? I need quickdraws and ropes.

Good Day Mountaineers!

I am an amateur hiking enthusiast and looking for your reco for women's hiking shoes.

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I recently went to Goechala and fell in love with hiking. I am planning to pursue this long term and slowly build my inventory. while most of the things are easy decisions , shoes are having me in splits. The easy guess is decathlon quechua , sugested by everyone i asked but saw mixed reviews on their website.

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Things I am considering :

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1. Should be durable and last me at least couple of years, 2-3 treks a year. Columbia seems to do well on this front.

2. should be waterproof. Came accross snow in Goechala and the shoes i rented [Allen Cooper] were not waterproof - It was a nightmare!

3. I am open to men's models as i felt options for women are little constrained.

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So people do your thing and drop the Brands or just models you are using or recommend.

Hey guys, im currently looking for a partner to climb Mt San Jacinto via the snow creek mountaineering route. Planning around 2 weeks from now on a weekend if conditions are still good. Let me know if interested!

Picture This: Martinez and Phu Dorchi(Sherpa) set out for the summit of Dhaulagiri, but tragedy struck as they descended from the summit of the 7th highest mountain in the world (8,167m).

In a heart-wrenching moment, Martinez slipped and despite his attempts to grab hold of her, Phu Dorchi couldn’t manage to save them, losing his glove in the process. This sent both her and her guide tumbling down the icy slope with both going unconscious.

When consciousness returned, Phu Dorchi faced frostbitten fingers, but his resolve remained unshaken. With incredible grit, he pressed his fingers against a rock snapping the frostbit areas off, he then proceeded to suck out the blackened blood and continued descent whilst keeping his palm under his armpit. Martinez & Dorchi managed to return, battered and bruised, to Camp 3.

Despite not being a top experienced climber, Phu Dorchi’s quick thinking/decision making, saved not only his client but also prevented the spreading of the frostbite in his hand.

What’s your take on Martinez and Dorchi’s incredible journey?

Any fellow mountaineers who have done mt Idaho North face before? Looking for any words of advice. Have some snow climbing experience with protection. Planning on late June snow climb from lake Merriam. Wondering if I'll run into trouble at ice bulge and if I'll need to bring any pickets or ice screws (not sure what to expect).

I have always seen those ultra high up mountains with a certain feeling. Dread, yea but also a challenge. My physical condition is not the best (albeit not the worst) and my highest climb is like 900 - 1200 meters on a clear path with no actual climbing or hard to master terrains. My medium term goal is to climb this ~2500 meter peak which is the highest of my city (Caracas, Venezuela) and i want to ask for tips to get used to all of the quirks of climbing mountains. My ultimate goal is to climb the tallest peak in my country, a ~5000 meter peak that is located in another city (Mérida) which is about 9hrs from mine. How do i make that long progression from begginer to 5000 mt? any specific training? any other specific walks or climbs that are good for training in my city? I want to give myself as much time as i need since i won't be going to Mérida soon anyways