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Stefano Carnati claims two 9a's at Mišja Peč in Slovenia
17/01/2024 - Climbing
Stefano Carnati claims two 9a's at Mišja Peč in Slovenia
At the crag Mišja Peč in Slovenia the 25-year-old Italian climber Stefano Carnati has redpointed two 9a's, 'Xaxid hostel' and 'Sanjski par extension', while at Kompanj in Croatia he has repeated the 8c+ 'All in, I'm out'.
Watch Alex Megos vs Sleeping Lion, first sessions
16/01/2024 - Climbing
Watch Alex Megos vs Sleeping Lion, first sessions
The video of Alexander Megos and his first attempts on Sleeping Lion, the 9b at Siurana in Spain freed by Chris Sharma in 2023.
New ski descent on Capucin du Requin in Mont Blanc massif by Laurent Bibollet, Sam Favret, Julien Herry
New ski descent on Capucin du Requin in Mont Blanc massif by Laurent Bibollet, Sam Favret, Julien Herry
On 14/01/2024 Laurent Bibollet, Sam Favret, Julien Herry made what is likely to be the first ski descent of the obvious gully on Capucin du Requin above the Vallée Blanche in the Mont Blanc massif.
UIAA addresses Electromagnetic Interference in Avalanche Transceivers
15/01/2024 - Gear
UIAA addresses Electromagnetic Interference in Avalanche Transceivers
The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) has issued the following comprehensive position statement regarding the critical issue of electromagnetic interference (EMI) with avalanche transceivers.
Melloblocco 2024 to take place from 8 to 11 May in Val di Mello - Val Masino, Italy
10/01/2024 - Events
Melloblocco 2024 to take place from 8 to 11 May in Val di Mello - Val Masino, Italy
From 8 to 11 May 2024 Val di Mello - Val Masino will once again host the Melloblocco, the largest bouldering meeting in the world.
Tomoa Narasaki flashes Gakido 8B+ at Chigobudau in Japan
09/01/2024 - Climbing
Tomoa Narasaki flashes Gakido 8B+ at Chigobudau in Japan
On 20/12/2023 Japanese climber Tomoa Narasaki flashed 'Gakido', a boulder problem at Chigobudau previously rated 8C+. After using a slightly different sequence, Narasaki suggested 8B+. He then freed the sitstart project at 8C, calling it 'Ashuradō'.
Brenta Dolomites: new mixed climb on Castello di Vallesinella by Marco Cordin, Martino Piva
09/01/2024 - Alpinism
Brenta Dolomites: new mixed climb on Castello di Vallesinella by Marco Cordin, Martino Piva
On 31/12/2023 Marco Cordin and Martino Piva made the first ascent of 'Nunca con prisa, siempre con gana', a new mixed climb on Castello di Vallesinella in the Brenta Dolomites, Italy. Cordin reports.
Watch Adam Ondra onsighting  8c+/9a at Montanejos in Spain
08/01/2024 - Climbing
Watch Adam Ondra onsighting 8c+/9a at Montanejos in Spain
The video of Adam Ondra onsighting 'El Gran Bellanco' 8c+/9a at Montanejos in Spain.
Solveig Korherr onsights 8b+ with Humildes pa Casa at Oliana
08/01/2024 - Climbing
Solveig Korherr onsights 8b+ with Humildes pa Casa at Oliana
German rock climber Solveig Korherr has onsighted her first 8b+, 'Humildes pa Casa' at Oliana in Spain.
European Ski Mountaineering Championships 2024 in Flaine & Chamonix
07/01/2024 - Competitions
European Ski Mountaineering Championships 2024 in Flaine & Chamonix
Europe's best converge next week for the 2024 ISMF European Championships in Flaine / Chamonix, France.
Alex Megos interview after Siurana Sleeping Lion second ascent
06/01/2024 - Interviews
Alex Megos interview after Siurana Sleeping Lion second ascent
Interview with German climber Alexander Megos who on 4 January 2024 made the first repeat of Sleeping Lion at Siurana in Spain. Established by Chris Sharma in March 2023 and originally graded 9b+, Megos believes the route warrants 9b.
Carlo Traversi frees The Dark Side, 8C+ boulder in Yosemite
06/01/2024 - Climbing
Carlo Traversi frees The Dark Side, 8C+ boulder in Yosemite
American climber Carlo Traversi has made the first ascent of The Dark Side, an 8C+ boulder problem in Yosemite Valley, USA.
Alex Megos makes first repeat of Siurana's Sleeping Lion
05/01/2024 - Climbing
Alex Megos makes first repeat of Siurana's Sleeping Lion
Alexander Megos has made the first repeat of Sleeping Lion, the Siurana testpiece put up by Chris Sharma in March 2023.
Luca Bana sends Super Crackinette (9a+) at Saint Léger du Ventoux in France
05/01/2024 - Climbing
Luca Bana sends Super Crackinette (9a+) at Saint Léger du Ventoux in France
On 01/01/2024 Italian climber Luca Bana redpointed his second 9a+, 'Super Crackinette' at Saint Léger du Ventoux in France.
Seb Berthe bags Beyond (9a+) at Pic Saint Loup in France
04/01/2024 - Climbing
Seb Berthe bags Beyond (9a+) at Pic Saint Loup in France
Belgium's Sébastien Berthe has climbed his third 9a+, Beyond at Pic Saint Loup in France.
Watch Mat Wright run it out on Magical Thinking, bold E10 at Pavey Ark
03/01/2024 - Climbing
Watch Mat Wright run it out on Magical Thinking, bold E10 at Pavey Ark
The video of British climber Mathew Wright making the first ascent of the bold trad climb 'Magical Thinking' E10 7a at Pavey Ark in England.