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'Borrowed Time' added to Sloan Peak by Justin Sackett, Michael Telstad
28/02/2025 - Alpinism
'Borrowed Time' added to Sloan Peak by Justin Sackett, Michael Telstad
Justin Sackett and Michael Telstad have made the first ascent of 'Borrowed Time' (WI5 M7 1,900ft) on the West Face of Sloan Peak in the North Cascades, USA.
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 Furthermore, the National Park Service has withdrawn its proposal to prohibit fixed anchors such as slings, pins, and...
Goodbye to Glen Denny, climber and photographer of Yosemite’s Golden Age
16/10/2022 - Climbing
Goodbye to Glen Denny, climber and photographer of Yosemite’s Golden Age
American rock climber and photographer Glenn Denny (1939 - 2022) has passed away. Author of numerous classics such as West Face of Leaning Tower and Astroman, his images captured the Golden Age of rock climbing in Yosemite National Park.
Bronwyn Hodgins repeats Golden Gate on El Capitan in Yosemite
11/06/2021 - Interviews
Bronwyn Hodgins repeats Golden Gate on El Capitan in Yosemite
Interview with 28-year-old Canadian rock climber Bronwyn Hodgins who this spring made a free ascent of the 5.13a big wall Golden Gate on El Capitan in Yosemite.
Glen Denny, the Golden Age of Yosemite photographer
14/10/2020 - Climbing
Glen Denny, the Golden Age of Yosemite photographer
The video tribute to Glen Denny, the American climber and photographer who captured through his images the Golden Age of rock climbing in Yosemite National Park, by the American Alpine Club Legacy Series.
Jim Bridwell, goodbye to legendary rock climber The Bird
17/02/2018 - Alpinism
Jim Bridwell, goodbye to legendary rock climber The Bird
Jim Bridwell has left us. Yesterday, February 16th 2018, one of the absolute legends of rock climbing and mountaineering, died aged 73.
Astroman, the legendary climb in Yosemite Valley
11/01/2018 - Climbing
Astroman, the legendary climb in Yosemite Valley
Maurizio Oviglia introduces Astroman on the East Face of washington Column, one of the most famous rock climbs in Yosemite Valley and the world.
Farewell Fred Beckey, American climbing legend
31/10/2017 - Alpinism
Farewell Fred Beckey, American climbing legend
Legendary American climber Fred Beckey has passed away aged 94.
Sasha DiGiulian, Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell: three climbers at American Senate
12/05/2017 - Environment
Sasha DiGiulian, Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell: three climbers at American Senate
In order to protect America’s National Monuments, yesterday the climbers Sasha DiGiulian, Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell traveled to Capitol Hill in washington together with Libby Sauter and Kai Lightner where they voiced their concerns with the American Senate.
Astro Zap on Trident du Tacul by Bassanini and Camurri
14/08/2014 - Alpinism
Astro Zap on Trident du Tacul by Bassanini and Camurri
On 4/09/2013 Giovani Bassanini and Lamberto Camurri made the first ascent of Astro Zap (7a), a line that climbs the crack avoided by the Via Diretta Bonatti, first climbed by Walter Bonatti and Cosimo Zappelli in 1963 up Le Trident...
Chad Kellogg dies on Fitz Roy in Patagonia
18/02/2014 - Alpinism
Chad Kellogg dies on Fitz Roy in Patagonia
On 14/02/2014 the 42-year-old American alpinist Chad Kellogg lost his life while descending from Fitz Roy in Patagonia.
Super Domo, new route up Cerro Domo Blanco in Patagonia by Schaefer, Neil and Joel Kauffman
09/01/2014 - Alpinism
Super Domo, new route up Cerro Domo Blanco in Patagonia by Schaefer, Neil and Joel Kauffman
On 2 January 2014 the Americans Joel Kauffman, Neil Kauffman and Mikey Schaefer made the first ascent of Super Domo (V 600m WI5 M6) up the East Face of Cerro Domo Blanco in Patagonia.
Piolets d'Or 2014: John Roskelley to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
20/12/2013 - Events
Piolets d'Or 2014: John Roskelley to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
From 26 - 29 March 2014 Courmayeur and Chamonix will host the 22nd edition of the Piolets d’Or, the Oscars of mountaineering. American alpinist John Roskelley will receive the Piolet d'Or Carrière.
Alex Honnold and Peter Croft - video interview
05/12/2013 - Climbing
Alex Honnold and Peter Croft - video interview
Video interview with Alex Honnold and Pete Croft who talk about their climbing and their solo ascents without a rope.
Ascending Rhythm, the rhythm of climbing according to Ron Kauk and Sterling Johnson
13/07/2012 - Climbing
Ascending Rhythm, the rhythm of climbing according to Ron Kauk and Sterling Johnson
Ascending Rhythm, two video clips by Sterling Johnson and Ron Kauk about climbing as an interior journey into nature, set in the fantastic Yosemite Valley.
Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner named Explorer of the Year by National Geographic
15/06/2012 - Events
Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner named Explorer of the Year by National Geographic
Yesterday the National Geographic Society awarded the title Explorer of the Year to Austrian alpinist Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner. The late Swiss oceanographer Jacques Piccard was awarded the Hubbard Medal.

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