To deal with turning 50, three backcountry skiers climb over 7,000 ft in a day to climb and ski Illimani, the highest peak in Bolivia’s Cordillera Real.

First Ascent Karakoram 0 degree StormDown sleeping bag, made with water resistant down, tested in the wet cold mountains of South America.

Backcountry skiing and touring news, roundup from around the internet covering mountaineering and avalanche safety.

Alpinist Anton Sponar’s gear choices for skiing the three highest peaks in Alaska during one expedition.

Review of Outdoor Research Floodlight jacket, welded seam construction makes this down jacket suitable for cold and wet days.