mountaineering
Whose Himalaya is it?
John Keay, Erika Fatland and Ed Douglas’ books on the Himalaya exhibit ways of seeing, or failing to see, the mountains and their people
Amish Raj Mulmi | Mar 01, 2023
Why does Everest matter?
Science, labour and the rise of altitude to measure mountains.
Lachlan Fleetwood | Aug 05, 2022
High Himalayan hype
Infatuation with Everest has inspired Everest-sized absurdities.
Don Messerschmidt | May 11, 2012
A Himalayan mystery – solved?
The Ascent of Rum Doodle is a widely appreciated mountaineering satire — but of what, exactly?
Don Messerschmidt | Dec 01, 2011
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March - Updates and analysis from around the region
