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![Watch Stefano Ghisolfi establish Excalibur (9b+) at Arco, Italy](/uploads/img/3/81239.jpg)
12/02/2024 - Climbing
Watch Stefano Ghisolfi establish Excalibur (9b+) at Arco, Italy The video of Stefano Ghisolfi making the first ascent of Excalibur (9b+) at Arco, Italy. Graded 9b+, this is the hardest sport climb in the country and one of the most difficult in the world.
![Big new mixed climb on Crozzon di Val d'Agola (Brenta Dolomites) by Nicola Castagna, Francesco Salvaterra](/uploads/img/3/125911.jpg)
12/02/2024 - Alpinism
Big new mixed climb on Crozzon di Val d'Agola (Brenta Dolomites) by Nicola Castagna, Francesco Salvaterra On 25/01/2024 Nicola Castagna and Francesco Salvaterra made the first ascent of the mixed climb 'La Concha de la lora' on the north-east face of Crozzon di Val d'Agola (Brenta Dolomites). Salvaterra reports.
![Watch Pete Whittaker climb Pure Now (E9) at Millstone, UK](/uploads/img/3/125892.jpg)
11/02/2024 - Climbing
Watch Pete Whittaker climb Pure Now (E9) at Millstone, UK The video of British climber Pete Whittaker making the second ascent of 'Pure Now' (E9 6c) at Millstone Edge, UK. The first ascent of this bold gritstone climb was carried out by Tom Randall in March 2014.
![IFSC introduces Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) policy to protect athlete health](/uploads/img/3/84577.jpg)
08/02/2024 - Competitions
IFSC introduces Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) policy to protect athlete health To protect the health of its athletes the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) has introduced comprehensive regulations related to Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). The new policy will take effect from 15 February 2024.
![New Chironico parking & sleeping rules for 2024](/uploads/img/3/11665.jpg)
07/02/2024 - Climbing
New Chironico parking & sleeping rules for 2024 New rules for parking and overnight stays have been implemented at Switzerland's top bouldering area Chironico. Climbers are asked to adhere to these regulations in order to safeguard future access to this premier Ticino bouldering area.
![La Venta explores Colombia's El Penòn karstic plateau](/uploads/img/3/125625.jpg)
06/02/2024 - Environment
La Venta explores Colombia's El Penòn karstic plateau Luca Gandolfo reports about the new exploration project of the La Venta Geographical Exploration Association on the karstic plateau of El Penòn in Colombia.
![Remote icefall climbed on Becca des Arbiére in Italy's Aosta valley](/uploads/img/3/125548.jpg)
05/02/2024 - Alpinism
Remote icefall climbed on Becca des Arbiére in Italy's Aosta valley On 01/27/2024 François Cazzanelli, Stefano Stradelli and Giuseppe Vidoni made the first ascent of 'La Cascata dell'Arbiére' (100m, WI4) on Becca des Arbiére in the Saint-Barthélemy valley in Valle d'Aosta.
![Rifugio Pedrotti (Brenta Dolomites): no overnight stays in summer 2024](/uploads/img/3/125459.jpg)
26/01/2024 - Trekking
Rifugio Pedrotti (Brenta Dolomites): no overnight stays in summer 2024 Renovation work begins on the Rifugio Tosa Pedrotti, the historic mountain hut in the Brenta Dolomites. Overnight stays and half board are suspended for summer 2024. The hut managed by the Nicolini family will offer bar service and quick meals.
![Martin Feistl & Martin Sieberer add Men with morals to Pinnistal in Austria](/uploads/img/3/125471.jpg)
25/01/2024 - Alpinism
Martin Feistl & Martin Sieberer add Men with morals to Pinnistal in Austria Austrian alpinists Martin Feistl and Martin Sieberer have made the first ascent of the mixed climb 'Männer mit Moral' (170m, M8, WI 6, R) in Pinnistal, a small side valley of the Stubaital in Austria. Feistl reports.
![Melloblocco 2024, registration online for the 20th legendary bouldering meet](/uploads/img/3/83888.jpg)
23/01/2024 - Events
Melloblocco 2024, registration online for the 20th legendary bouldering meet Registration is open online for Melloblocco 2024, the world’s biggest bouldering and climbing meeting scheduled to take place from Wednesday 8 to Saturday 11 May in Italy's magical Val Masino and Val di Mello Nature Reserve.
![Big new mixed climb on Civetta (Dolomites) by Christian Casanova, Francesco Favilli, Mathieu Maynadier](/uploads/img/3/125346.jpg)
19/01/2024 - Alpinism
Big new mixed climb on Civetta (Dolomites) by Christian Casanova, Francesco Favilli, Mathieu Maynadier From 15-16 January 2024 the mountaineers Christian Casanova, Francesco Favilli and Mathieu Maynadier made the first ascent of the new mixed climb 'Mixte feeling' on the north-east face of Civetta in the Dolomites. Established with one bivouac, the 560m route...
![UIAA addresses Electromagnetic Interference in Avalanche Transceivers](/uploads/img/3/125210.jpg)
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.
![Solveig Korherr onsights 8b+ with Humildes pa Casa at Oliana](/uploads/img/3/125037.jpg)
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](/uploads/img/3/81744.jpg)
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.
![Luca Bana sends Super Crackinette (9a+) at Saint Léger du Ventoux in France](/uploads/img/3/124980.jpg)
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](/uploads/img/3/124977.jpg)
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.
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