climber

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Whittaker, who died April 7 at the age of 97, became the most celebrated American mountain climber of his era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

A hilarious entourage attempts to fend off Théodore Pellerin’s awkward social climber with the year’s most perilous, pitfall-laden dialogue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

One Austrian climber told us that in harsh conditions, climbing Grossglockner "can feel like fighting to survive".

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

They argued that as the more experienced climber, Thomas P was "the responsible guide for the tour".

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

And while they were at it, the government ministers jacked up the permit fee once again—this time to $70,000 for up to seven climbers, plus another $10,000 for each additional climber.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer