Have a Story Worth Telling?

Some of the most important mountain stories are the ones we haven't heard yet.

Every mountain holds more stories than those recorded in guidebooks, expedition reports or summit photographs. Some are preserved through local knowledge and personal accounts. Others remain buried in historical records, overshadowed by more familiar narratives, or simply waiting for someone to ask the right questions.

At The Mountain Narrative, we believe these stories deserve attention.

We're always interested in hearing from people who have something to share, whether it's a little-known piece of mountain history, an unusual experience, a perspective rarely represented in mainstream mountaineering coverage, or a question that deserves further investigation.

You don't need to be a professional writer, an accomplished mountaineer or a recognised expert. Sometimes, the most compelling stories come from those who have never thought of themselves as storytellers.

What We're Looking For

Our interests are broad, but we're particularly drawn to:

• Untold histories: Overlooked events, forgotten expeditions, local accounts and stories that challenge familiar historical narratives.
• People and communities: The experiences of guides, porters, mountain residents and others whose relationships with mountains extend beyond climbing.
• Questions and controversies: Disputed achievements, competing accounts, changing practices and issues that deserve closer examination.
• Culture and tradition: The beliefs, customs and histories that shape how different communities understand and interact with mountains.
• Unusual experiences and discoveries: Firsthand accounts, lesser-known incidents, historical documents or unexpected stories that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Our coverage has a particular interest in Asia, but we welcome stories from mountains anywhere in the world.

How You Can Contribute

Contributing doesn't necessarily mean writing an article.

You might have a story you'd like us to investigate, firsthand knowledge of an event, historical photographs or documents, or simply a perspective you believe deserves to be heard.

You may also wish to propose an original article for consideration.

Depending on the subject, your contribution could become the starting point for a Feature, a Mountain Note, an interview or further research.

All submissions are considered independently. We may seek additional information, verify accounts or explore different perspectives before deciding whether a story is suitable for publication.

We cannot promise that every submission will result in an article, but we welcome thoughtful suggestions and genuinely interesting leads.

Editorial Independence and Attribution

The Mountain Narrative maintains editorial responsibility for everything we publish.

Contributions do not guarantee publication or editorial control over the final article. We aim to represent contributors' perspectives accurately while maintaining our commitment to evidence, context and independent reporting.

Where contributions are used, we will discuss appropriate attribution with those involved. We also understand that some stories may involve sensitive circumstances or individuals who prefer not to be publicly identified.

If you have concerns about attribution or confidentiality, please mention them when getting in touch.

Get in Touch

Have a story, suggestion or perspective worth sharing?

We'd love to hear from you.

Email: hello@themountainnarrative.com

You don't need to prepare a formal proposal. A short introduction explaining the story, why you think it matters and any relevant background is enough to start a conversation.

Every mountain has a story. Perhaps you know one we haven't heard.