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Climbing Narratives

The Naked Mountain - Exclusive excerpt from Reinhold Messner's account of the ill-fated 1970 expedition to Nanga Parbat.

Ascending Women - World-class climber Abby Watkins discusses the advantages and challenges faced by women in her sport.

Climbing Kilimanjaro, Kmart Style - Doug rents gear and climbs Kilimanjaro with a bunch of other novices.

Famed Adventurer Royal Robbins - From a first ascent of Half Dome in Yosemite to developing an incredibly successful clothing company, Royal Robbins has become a legend in the world of outdoor adventure. As GORP's Guest, Royal discusses climbing, paddling, the nitty-gritty of starting a business, and the endless opportunities for adventure. Also read Royal's account of the first ascent of Yosemite's famed North America Wall.

A Triumphant Death? - Mallory exulted in the dark. His oxygen had lasted to that final step atop the world. Now to survive...is this the true story of first ascent on Everest? One controversial view. Plus:

Enter the fray - sound off on whether Mallory made it.

Subzero Highs - Does our intrepid correspondent get cold feet when she comes face-to-face with one extra-large icicle for the first time? Check out her detailed ice-climbing account from 2000's Mountainfest.

Mountaineer as Artist - Mountaineer as Artist - George Mallory climbed mountains because they are there and ranked the sport that cost him his life as a pursuit above the common recreations of men.

Climbing with Ability - For some, disabilities are minor obstables to epic achievements.

Why Climb? - Reflections on an age old question.

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