A series in 5 parts. Read them in order, or start anywhere.
A short weekly round-up of what happened on and around the 7 summits: permit and rule changes, notable climbs, new books and films, and anything else worth knowing before you plan your next trip.
Aconcagua bans high-risk sports in its busiest weeks, and wildfire smoke ends the Carstensz Pyramid season. Messner marks forty years since his last eight-thousander and learns he climbed with a heart defect. Plus a free dental clinic for Everest Base Camp and four Russians alone on the mountain.
The news from the 7 summits for 5–11 October 2026. Kilimanjaro closes third route as wildfire continues. India moves to identify and recover Everest's 'Green Boots' climber. Russian team attempts Khumbu Icefall on off-season Everest route. Plus 10 more stories from the mountains, the science and the screen.
The news from the 7 summits for 28 September – 4 October 2026. Himlung avalanche recovery reaches 11 bodies as search continues. Carlos Soria, 87, reflects on decades completing the 7 summits and 8000ers. Nevada climber, 90, becomes oldest known to summit Kilimanjaro. Plus 13 more stories from the mountains, the science and the screen.
The news from the 7 summits for 21–27 September 2026. Avalanche at Himlung Himal base camp kills four, search continues. Erin Ton sets new women's speed record on Kilimanjaro. Stroke survivor Jayashree Vijay Mohan sets two world records on Kilimanjaro. Plus 11 more stories from the mountains, the science and the screen.
The news from the 7 summits for 14–20 September 2026. Nepal to require prior high-altitude experience for Everest permits. Buckeye Institute CEO completes 7 summits with Elbrus climb. Man paralysed in car crash treks to Everest Base Camp. Plus 12 more stories from the mountains, the science and the screen.
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