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Two new rock climbs in Fanis (Dolomites) by Simon Kehrer, Marta Willeit, Hubert Eisendle
23/12/2024 - Climbing
Two new rock climbs in Fanis (Dolomites) by Simon Kehrer, Marta Willeit, Hubert Eisendle
In November, South Tyrolean mountain guide Simon Kehrer made the first ascent of two new multipitch climbs in the Fanes group of the Dolomites, Italy: 'Lastun de Mareo' on Muntejela de Senes / Monte Sella di Sennes with Marta Willeit...
Chris Sharma frees his 'Vision Quest', 9a DWS on Mallorca
21/12/2024 - Climbing
Chris Sharma frees his 'Vision Quest', 9a DWS on Mallorca
American climber Chris Sharma has made the first ascent of 'Vision Quest', a 9a deep water solo on the island of Mallorca.
US Congress passes Protecting America's Rock Climbing Act
20/12/2024 - Climbing
US Congress passes Protecting America's Rock Climbing Act
In what is being hailed as a momentous decision for climbing policy, US Congress has passed the Protecting America's Rock Climbing Act. Furthermore, the National Park Service has withdrawn its proposal to prohibit fixed anchors such as slings, pins, and...
Legendary Alexander Huber frees 'Mythos' (8c+) at Barmsteine
19/12/2024 - Interviews
Legendary Alexander Huber frees 'Mythos' (8c+) at Barmsteine
Interview with 55-year-old German climber Alexander Huber after the first ascent of 'Mythos' (8c+) at Barmsteine in the Berchtesgadener Alps. The redpoint follows the first ascent of the 8b multipitch 'Überleben' (8b) at Brendelberg in July 2024 and after undergoing...
'Ultima Ronda' climbed on Cerro Trono Blanco (Torres del Paine, Patagonia) by Sebastian Pelletti, Hernan Rodriguez
18/12/2024 - Alpinism
'Ultima Ronda' climbed on Cerro Trono Blanco (Torres del Paine, Patagonia) by Sebastian Pelletti, Hernan Rodriguez
On 6 December 2024 Sebastian Pelletti and Hernan Rodriguez made the first ascent of 'Ultima Ronda' (AI3 M4, 700m) on the previously unclimbed south face of Cerro Trono Blanco in the Torres del Paine massif in Patagonia.
Ice Climbing Festival 2025 at Eispark Osttirol, Austria
18/12/2024 - Events
Ice Climbing Festival 2025 at Eispark Osttirol, Austria
From 10 to 12 January 2025, the eighth Eiskletterfestival Osttirol Ice Climbing Festival, Austria, will take place at the Eispark Osttirol close to the Matreier Tauernhaus. This year's guest of honour will be the mountaineer Rudolf Hauser.
Jorge Díaz-Rullo repeats 'Stoking the fire' (9b) in Santa Linya
17/12/2024 - Climbing
Jorge Díaz-Rullo repeats 'Stoking the fire' (9b) in Santa Linya
Spanish rock climber Jorge Diaz-Rullo has repeated 'Stoking the fire', the 9b established in 2013 by Chris Sharma at Santa Linya, Spain.
Ski Mountaineering World Cup 2024/25, at Courchevel first medals and Olympic points for Milano Cortina 2026
16/12/2024 - Competitions
Ski Mountaineering World Cup 2024/25, at Courchevel first medals and Olympic points for Milano Cortina 2026
The first stage of the 2024/2025 Ski Mountaineering World Cup was held in Courchevel, France last weekend. On Saturday the Sprint was won by Emily Harrop and Oriol Cardona Coll, while on Sunday the Vertical was won by Axelle Gachet-Mollaret...
Great ski descents on Nevado Chachacomani in Bolivia
Great ski descents on Nevado Chachacomani in Bolivia
On 24 April 2024 Andri Bieger, Martin Kogler and Valentin Werner-Tutschku carried out three ski descents on Nevado Chachacomani (6074m) in Bolivia. It is highly likely that these lines have never been skied before.
Chronoception - A timeless ski and snowboard adventure in Kyrgyzstan
Chronoception - A timeless ski and snowboard adventure in Kyrgyzstan
The award-winning film Chronoception directed by Guillaume Broust, a timeless ski and snowboard adventure in Kyrgyzstan featuring Thomas Delfino, Léa Klaue, Aurélien Lardy, Hélias Millerioux and Jean-Yves Fredriksen.
Hannes Puman climbs The Nose free via Schnaz Variation
13/12/2024 - Climbing
Hannes Puman climbs The Nose free via Schnaz Variation
Climbing with Jamie Lowther from Scotland, Sweden's Hannes Puman has completed a free ascent of 'The Nose' on El Capitan in Yosemite via what is known as the Schnaz Variation.
New mixed climb 'Birthday Crack' in Langental, Dolomites
12/12/2024 - Alpinism
New mixed climb 'Birthday Crack' in Langental, Dolomites
Daniel Ladurner reports about the first ascent, carried out with Mathieu Maynadier and Francesco Favilli on 5 January 2024, of the mixed route 'Birthday Crack' in Vallunga / Langental, Dolomites, Italy. A way to remember Favilli, who died tragically in...
Sean Bailey fires' Floatin' & 'Alphane'
11/12/2024 - Climbing
Sean Bailey fires' Floatin' & 'Alphane'
In the space of just a few weeks American climber Sean Bailey has repeated 'Floatin' at Mizugaki in Japan and 'Alphane' at Chironico in Switzerland
Postcards from the Piolets d'Or #2
10/12/2024 - Alpinism
Postcards from the Piolets d'Or #2
The report of the second day of the Piolets d'Or 2024 in San Martino di Castrozza, Dolomites.
Postcards from the Piolets d'Or #1
09/12/2024 - Alpinism
Postcards from the Piolets d'Or #1
The short report of the first day of the Piolets d'Or 2024 in San Martino di Castrozza, Dolomites.
Video: Adam Ondra vs DNA, Seb Bouin's 9c in the Verdon Gorge
09/12/2024 - Climbing
Video: Adam Ondra vs DNA, Seb Bouin's 9c in the Verdon Gorge
Watch Adam Ondra attempt to repeat DNA, Seb Bouin's 9c masterpiece at La Ramirole in the Verdon Gorge, France.