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Nepal's 'Hidden' Mountains Draw New Wave Of Climbers

Nepal's mountains including Everest have long drawn climbers from across the world, but a growing community is exploring hidden summits promising solitude and the chance to be first to the top.

International Business Times · Oct 21, 2025

French Climber Says He Took His Time In Speed Record K2 Summit

French mountaineer Benjamin Vedrines counted every second as he made history's fastest-ever ascent of K2, but says he doesn't add up the growing number of records to his name.

International Business Times · Aug 5, 2024

There’s no Olympic gold for it, but a French climber has more than halved the K2 ascent speed record

French climber Benjamin Vedrines summits K2, the world’s second-highest mountain, in just under 11 hours

Advnture · Jul 30, 2024