Obituary

Friends and climbing companions shared their memories of “Iron Uncle Kolya,” Nikolay Totmyanin, who died August 11.

Cristian Brenna is remembered not only for his extraordinary climbing prowess but for his profound human qualities.

The 34-year-old Slovakian alpinist fell into a crevasse after his rappel anchor broke.

Maksym Petrenko was one of Ukraine’s strongest sport climbers in the early aughts. He was just killed in combat near Toretsk.

Gardner, 32, was attempting a new route on Jannu East’s immense North Face when he died in a fall. 

Francesco Favilli and Filippo Zanin died on September 3 on Marmolada (10,968ft).

“Should I prioritize saving my life, or should I prioritize climbing? When I thought about it, I became convinced climbing was an essential part of my life.”

The 46-year-old was a beloved community leader in his local New Hampshire.

Martin Feistl, 27, was among the most talented and bold alpinists of his generation. He died after a 130-foot fall.

Mecus and her partner fell 1,000 feet while attempting Mt. Johnson's Southeast Face. Mecus is remembered as an incredible climber and encouraging of all women.

You loved the mountains, you taught us how to enjoy them, and you always made us laugh. The world needed more of you.

Famed mountaineer, filmmaker, and Everest pioneer David Breashears died on March 14. Those who knew him best share memories of the legendary alpinist.

Wybrow was descending from an ice climb in the Canadian Rockies when he and his girlfriend were struck by an avalanche.

As an author, translator, scriptwriter, researcher, and editor, Audrey Salkeld made an immense contribution to adventure literature and filmmaking.

Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.

Shmidt, a devoted climber, husband, and teacher, passed away after a fall on San Diego’s El Cajon Mountain in July.

Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.

Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.

Cassy Doolittle, 25, was caught in a storm on Christmas Day, returning to camp after a solo of Aguja Guillaumet.

Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.

Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.

Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.

Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.

Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.

Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.

Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.

Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.

He was the best alpinist of his generation, a quiet, unassuming Canadian known for bold ascents of some of the world’s most iconic peaks. At the age of 25, he traveled to Alaska to join climber Ryan Johnson for a first ascent outside Juneau. They never came back, and a frantic nine-day search left more questions than answers.

Check out Stephanie Forte's author page.

An avalanche in the Upper Susa Valley took the lives of the two Italian alpinists.

A dedicated mountaineer and ferocious athlete, Sergi Mingote lost his life on K2

“Climbers We Lost” is an annual tribute to community members we've lost in the past year.

Doug Scott helped usher in “alpine style” in mountaineering, and had a storied career as one of the most prolific and visionary alpinists of the 20th century.

An apparent slip while approaching a cliff led to a fatal fall for the young French climber.

Respected Italian alpinist Matteo Bernasconi—known for difficult ascents in Patagonia—died in an avalanche while ski mountaineering in Northern Italy.

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Smythe fell 1,500 feet after a ledge collapsed and severed his rope.

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According to Parks Canada, three celebrated young alpinists—Jess Roskelley, David Lama, and Hansjörg Auer—have reportedly perished in the Canadian Rockies.

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During the 1960s Ingalls and Layton Kor established many of the most difficult, dangerous, and classic routes in Colorado and Utah together. Ingalls is remembered for his tower climbing, with FA’s of Castleton Tower, the Titan, Standing Rock, and North Six Shooter.

Check out Steve Grossman's author page.

A look back on the lives of Marc-André Leclerc and Ryan Johnson, who disappeared in Alaska's Mendenhall Towers after summiting a new route.

Remembering the great innovator and prolific-first ascensionist

Accomplished alpinist Hayden Kennedy and climber and skier Inge Perkins died in events related to an avalanche in Montana earlier this week.

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“He had a certain earned wisdom that is rare in this world” —Steve House

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Check out Chris Van Leuven's author page.

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Check out Liz Haas's author page.

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Recalling one of America's best rock climbers

Avalanche on Washington's Granite Mountain claims activist

Check out Dougald MacDonald's author page.

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