https://altavianature.com/en/ Climbing, mountaineering, trail running, MTB, kayaking, canyoning, skiing and expeditions. en © Altavia Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://altavianature.com/brand/logo-512.pnghttps://altavianature.com/ https://altavianature.com/en/news/banff-mountain-book-competition-2026-winners/ https://altavianature.com/en/news/banff-mountain-book-competition-2026-winners/ A journey on foot following a wolf, the life of a black bear, Alaska offline and the most spectacular bivouac huts in the Alps. Banff's book competition, one of the most prestigious in mountain literature, has its category winners. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT News https://altavianature.com/en/news/gangapurna-west-japanese-climbers-found/ https://altavianature.com/en/news/gangapurna-west-japanese-climbers-found/ Hidesuke Taneishi and Tetsu Hashimoto were attempting the first ascent of Gangapurna West (7,140 m), next to the Annapurna massif. Their last contact was on 15 October. A helicopter and a drone made it possible to find them on the south face. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:20:00 GMT News https://altavianature.com/en/news/everest-west-ridge-russian-team/ https://altavianature.com/en/news/everest-west-ridge-russian-team/ Three Russian climbers are attempting one of Everest's hardest and least repeated routes this autumn. After two days of struggle above the Lho La, coughing, fatigue and harder terrain than expected have forced them back down to Base Camp. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:40:00 GMT News https://altavianature.com/en/news/jost-kobusch-winter-everest-solo/ https://altavianature.com/en/news/jost-kobusch-winter-everest-solo/ His best so far is 7,537 metres. This autumn he is acclimatising in the Annapurna region, wants to reach 8,000 m before winter and plans to start on Everest on 22 December. He puts his own chances at 20%. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:15:00 GMT News https://altavianature.com/en/news/everest-new-rules-nepal/ https://altavianature.com/en/news/everest-new-rules-nepal/ The permit for the south side rose from 11,000 to 15,000 dollars, climbers must carry down their own waste and experience requirements are being discussed. We review the measures trying to bring order to the world's most famous mountain. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT News https://altavianature.com/en/adventure/most-dangerous-mountains-in-the-world/ https://altavianature.com/en/adventure/most-dangerous-mountains-in-the-world/ Not all dangerous mountains are dangerous for the same reason. Some kill with avalanches, others with altitude, unpredictable weather or because they look easier than they are. Fifteen summits and their reasons. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Adventure https://altavianature.com/en/curiosities/what-happens-to-your-body-above-3000-metres/ https://altavianature.com/en/curiosities/what-happens-to-your-body-above-3000-metres/ At 3,000 metres every breath carries around 30% less oxygen than at sea level. Your body reacts within minutes, adapts within days… and sometimes fails. This is what happens and what to do. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Curiosities https://altavianature.com/en/adventure/trail-running-for-beginners/ https://altavianature.com/en/adventure/trail-running-for-beginners/ Running on trails is not road running with a different view: technique, pace and training all change. This is how to get into trail running without getting injured and enjoy it from day one. Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT Adventure https://altavianature.com/en/adventure/climbing-grades-explained/ https://altavianature.com/en/adventure/climbing-grades-explained/ 6a, VII, 5.11d, V5... Every country and every type of climbing has its own difficulty system. We explain how they work, how they compare and why a grade is never an exact science. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT Adventure