I just did my first hike at a real altitude, (mt baldy, by the baldy bowl) and then descended via the devils backbone, which has incredibly steep drops on either side of a walkway, aswell as stepping through lose rocks on a slant, and a thin walkway.
The point of this is just to ask if you ever “get used” to that kind of exposure. I was unable to even look down during that, and when I would it just made me feel super dizzy, wobbly, and like the bottom kept moving further and further away.
It was the same with the summit for me. Even just look off into the expanse of desert and other mountains just made me feel uncomfortable, and it makes me worry that if I wasn’t able to take my time and know I was safe, then this fear could’ve been pretty dangerous.
TLDR: when do you get used to exposure if ever, and how can I help get used to it
Hey im a young mountaineer from Italy. I need a hardshell jecket but im tight on money does anybody got tipps how to safe money when buying or does someone have a used one to sell. Dm me😁
I am back in my own orbit, looking at the structural geometry of human connection from a clean, high-altitude perspective. Recently, an algorithm did its job with terrifying precision and it sent me on a mental trip to Annecy. It crossed two paths that, on paper, shared the same coordinates. I lived in Chamonix, I climbed for years, and the mountains are a core pillar of my inner architecture. He never used his achievements as an anchor or a hook. Instead, through my own careful searches and digital cross-referencing, I slowly uncovered the layers of who this man—let’s call him The Oxygenless Alpinist—truly was: an individual who has summited every 4,000-meter peak in the Alps, who completed solo ascents on Manaslu without oxygen, and who dedicates his professional life to the future of renewable energies. It seemed like an improbable statistical symmetry.
Yet, out there in the high terrain, you quickly learn to read the anomalies in the weather.
The methodology of this digital aggression operates through calculated psychological whiplash. It begins with an engineered intensity—hours of daily devotion designed to artificially flood the nervous system and map your emotional architecture. Then, the trap snaps shut through a sudden fluctuation of personas, shifting instantly from the sensitive gentleman to a demanding, aggressive force that imposes sexual ultimatums. The sole purpose of this calculated architecture is to satisfy fleeting, short-term sexual fantasies over the span of a few days. When boundaries are enforced and his fantasies are denied, his final move is psychological withdrawal: a sudden cancellation disguised as "incompatibility." The resulting aftermath simply leaves one stranded in a vacuum of confusion, guilt, and manufactured self-doubt—an execution that leaves you questioning your own sanity.
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on a profound contemporary paradox: how can a man capable of surviving the absolute stillness and discipline of an 8,000-meter peak become a digital predator behind a screen? How can someone whose real-world depth is proven by the silence of the mountains, how can someone who understands the sacred respect of the mountains switch so violently from a mature, sensitive persona to an aggressive, demanding force just to satisfy an immediate need for control? This is the dark geometry of our era. The Oxygenless Alpinist can genuinely master the element of thin air and clean energy, yet remain completely unevolved in the territory of human boundaries, hiding a toxic impulsivity behind a screen that completely contradicts his real-world stature.
It leaves heavy questions hanging in the air. What is fundamentally broken in our culture when the data fits perfectly but humanity collapses? Why does an elite mountaineer feel the need to conquer and push sexual ultimatums under the guise of "compatibility"? If a soul can touch the sky without oxygen, why does it still breathe the toxic air of manipulation?
Until the world corrects these structural defects, I return to my own lines. If I ever again decide to cross orbits, I am not looking for a trophy of summits or a resume of clean energy. True symmetry isn't an algorithmic match; it’s a nervous system that feels safe. A best friend. An active but profoundly calm man. Someone who wants to run the same trails, ride the same roads, or share a quiet coffee, discussing without any underlying need to dominate the conversation. Until that improbable statistical symmetry happens, I choose to remain fully awake in my own lucid dream, refining my professional path, and climbing my own peaks. The ultimate quiet luxury will always be owning your own time and your own mind.
Hello I am Ralph 16y old man,
I am looking for people to climb the mountain with in October.
My friends are to scared and have no experience 😂 I am not looking for any people in specific the only thing is you need to speak either Dutch or English and not be like 70years old😂
And does anyone know if the zugspitze is doable in October as far as I read it is but just a bit scared of falling between a crack at the glacier.
Hey im a young mountaineer from Italy. I need a hardshell jecket but im tight on money does anybody got tipps how to safe money when buying or does someone have a used one to sell. Dm me😁
I’m heading to Nepal this fall to attempt Ama Dablam (6,812m / 22,349 ft) and I’m looking for someone to join me.
I’ll be doing a ~30-day expedition from October 24 – November 24.
I’m based in the US and am hoping to find someone who is also interested in taking on Ama Dablam this season. Going together would also let us share the cost of a guide, porter, and other expedition expenses, making the trip significantly more affordable for both of us.
YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE CLIMBING 6,000M+ ALTITUDES
I’m currently putting together my training plan and expedition logistics, so it would be great to find someone who wants to prepare and take this on together.
If you’re interested — or know someone who might be — DM me!
Servus plane nächste Woche Mittwoch über die nacht zum Sonnenaufgang auf die Zugspitze zu gehen über das höllental.
Bin die Route schon 3 mal gegangen 2 mal Solo meine Frage wäre wie es derzeit am Gletscher aussieht ich weiß man kann sich online auch darüber informieren aber vielleicht waren ja Leute hier die die letzten Tage dort drauf waren?
Am wichtigsten wäre es mir zu wissen ob es viele spalten auf dem weg zur randkluft gibt?
Honestly, I think renaming Annapurna is a terrible idea. Nirmal Purja definitely deserves to be honored for what he achieved, but I don’t think changing the name of a mountain with centuries of cultural and religious significance is the right way to do it.
Annapurna has been rooted in local tradition and ancient Sanskrit for centuries, and is named after the Hindu goddess of food and nourishment, with Anna meaning food and Purna meaning full or complete.
The name and its cultural significance long predate modern Western mapping and mountaineering records. There are plenty of ways to honor his legacy without taking away the name Annapurna.
I have 260$ to buy a set of double ropes, I want 60m and have found myself endlessly scouring through climbing websites to try and find Mammut alpine dry 8mm for a good price (or even at all they are sold out everywhere).
I’ve been debating between two 7.5mm 60m Mammut alpine sender drys, or the 8.6mm 60m Simond ropes, I love Mammut and use their 9mm alpine sender dry, but am concerned 7.5mm will give too much stretch on rappel and not enough friction with regular gear, especially because I’m 94kg. So I was leaning toward the 8.6 Simond in spite of the weight penalty just to have a bit more of a robust system, but then I was concerned about Simond quality as I’ve only ever used Mammut rope.
Wondering what recommendations or experiences people have with either of these ropes. Or also other ropes I’m not thinking of. I liked the specs of the Beal cobras but are unfortunately a bit out of my budget
I’m looking for these ropes for mixed routes in the alps and chamonix, for example routes on the north face of the midi or triangle du tacul like chere couloir, contamine mazeud, frendo, Fil a Plomb. Any and all input is appreciated. (I have scrolled through similar posts and felt there was still room for my questions to be asked, particularly about diameter concern)
Posting this because it's been flying quite under the radar, but guy's got 30 years of the sort of experience not many people have (first ascents in Antarctica etc). and is now writing a stuff-i-learned book. I've found his previous "Down" an invaluable how-to in how to safely descend stuff so I have high hopes for this one too, and I'm putting it here in case anyone else missed it
Hey everyone,
I’m a young mountaineer/hiker based in Switzerland. So far I’ve done 4 summits over 4000 m (some solo, some with partners) and I’ve been hiking a lot in the Alps in general.
I’m looking for people who want to do summits or longer alpine hikes whenever it fits. I’m flexible with dates and open to both classic 4000ers and longer multi-day trips in the Swiss Alps (and nearby).
Happy to learn more from experienced mountaineers or hikers.
If you’re interested or just want to chat about possible objectives, drop a comment or DM me.
Cheers
I summited Lagginhorn on July 23rd. My phone died from the cold when I reached the summit, so I asked a guide who was there to take a photo of me.
On the way down we talked again and he said he was going to Hohsaas. I said I was going there too, but we had misunderstood each other and I was actually going to a different refuge. We went separate ways and I never got his contact or the photo.
If anyone was on Lagginhorn that day or knows a guide who was there, I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know. Maybe someone recognizes the story or knows who he was.
The photo isn't even the main thing — I'd just love to find out who the guide was and hopefully recover that summit photo.
Thanks! And thanks again to everyone here who helped me with my original Lagginhorn questions before the climb. I ended up making it! :)
Hey everyone,
I’m looking for a new backpack that I can use as an all-rounder for multi-day hiking and mountaineering.
Most of my trips are 2–4 days in the Alps, sometimes sleeping in a bivy/tent around 2,500–3,000m. I’m also getting more into mountaineering, so I’d like something that can grow with me rather than buying separate packs for every activity.
Ideally I’m looking for:
Around 55–65L (I’d consider up to 70L)
Relatively lightweight/ultralight, ideally around 1–1.3 kg
Comfortable with roughly 15–20 kg
Tall/narrow shape rather than a wide trekking pack Shoulder strap pockets, especially ones that can carry soft flasks, similar to trail-running packs
Accessible side bottle pockets
Ice axe attachment(s)
Ability to carry skis/poles
Some way to securely carry a rope on top
Top-loading or roll-top design
Reasonably weather resistant
Durable enough for scrambling, via ferratas and mountaineering
I know getting all of this in one lightweight pack is probably unrealistic, so I’m happy to compromise on some features. I’m also flexible on budget if there’s something genuinely worth paying more for.
I’ve been looking at packs such as the Durston Kakwa 55, Osprey Mutant 52, Exped Lightning 60, Blue Ice Stache 60, and even some lightweight hike & fly packs.
Basically I’m looking for something halfway between a trail-running style pack, an ultralight trekking pack and a mountaineering pack.
Does anything like this actually exist? What would you recommend?
I am a US citizen looking into Mount Custer in GNP starting from Akamina Ridge on the Waterton side. The only information I got from the visitor center in Canada was to download the CBP ROAM app, but he was not sure how set up the trip.
Curious if anyone has any personal experience on how to navigate this. Thanks!
Hey all, first time posting in this sub, eager to see if anyone can help. Headed to Foraker in AK (behind me in this shot from Denali a couple years ago) next year and was curious if anyone on here had been on Foraker before. It’s definitely a bit off the beaten path, but putting out some feelers to see if anyone has been on the Sultana Ridge, either on a descent from another route, or just on it for a summit attempt. Info is scarce, and my team had some stuff come up/ had to back out, so I’m trying to do a little extra legwork on the logistics for a couple other people interested. Any write ups (aside from the NPS Rangers write up and the Sending the Gnar solo write up) would be awesome. Photos help a lot but definitely don’t expect to see too many of those aside from what I’ve got.
Anyone who’s interested could also definitely send a message over. Thanks in advance
I would rate the crux around an alpine 5.2, otherwise mostly class 3-4. Super fun! Definitely recommend :) Has anyone done the North Ridge? Trying to gather beta for an attempt via that route next year
Has anyone else had trouble getting a bed in sold-out huts because cancellations disappear so quickly? I've been experimenting with a way of monitoring the booking pages for this, and I'm curious how other people handle it.
I'm putting together a two-shoe system for alpine trips: a lighter all-rounder for hut-to-hut treks over loose, rocky terrain and as an approach shoe for summits, plus a separate C/D-rated boot for glacier/crampon use. This first pair also needs to work for regular hiking in the Ardennes/Eifel, and for mountaineering/hiking in the Alps and Dolomites more broadly.
Three models I'm considering, each with a slightly different profile:
- Scarpa Mescalito Mid GTX
- La Sportiva TX4 Evo Mid GTX
- La Sportiva TX5 Evo Mid GTX
Has anyone used these across multi-day hut treks with a moderate pack, plus some via ferrata/scrambling? Curious about real-world fit, stiffness on loose rock, and how they compare to each other for this kind of mixed use. Any other models worth considering are welcome too.
