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Six mountaineering stories to inspire your next high

A mix of action adventures, cool climbs and kit for people on the up

© Leo Houlding | Llama trekking in The Wind River Range, Wyoming

Climber and filmmaker Jimmy Chin talks taste
The director of The Rescue on crampons, Ansel Adams – and decompressing with a Dyson
Our extreme family holiday in Wyoming’s truly wild west
Two llamas, two kids and a bear: adventurer Leo Houlding takes his family on their first expedition
The 10 best climbs in Europe
Competitive climber and writer Natalie Berry selects her favourite ascents – for all abilities
Take a hike – the best walking gear
Essential kit for exploring the great outdoors
Chasing the world’s top ultra-runners around Mont Blanc
The 106-mile Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc is the zenith of the mountain running season — and even spectating is an adventure
Triumph and tragedy on K2
As the climbing world celebrated a historic first winter ascent, the ‘Savage Mountain’ began to live up to its name