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20/10/2025 - Alpinism
Benjamin Védrines and Nicolas Jean make coveted first ascent of Jannu East French alpinists Benjamin Védrines and Nicolas Jean have made the coveted first ascent of Jannu East (7,468m) in Nepal. The pair made their historic alpine-style ascent over a period of four days via the mountain's north face and summited on 15 October 2025.

19/10/2025 - Climbing
Darius Rapa repeats Es Pontas, 9a+ DWS on Mallorca 19-year-old Darius Rapa has repeated 'Es Pontas', Chris Sharma's deep water solo masterpiece off the island of Mallorca in Spain

17/10/2025 - Snow Ski-skimountaineering
Jim Morrison completes first ski descent of Everest Hornbein Couloir On 15 October 2025 American ski mountaineer Jim Morrison became the first person to ski the North Face of Mount Everest via its most challenging and elusive line, a linkup of the Hornbein and Japanese Couloirs. Morrison summited with a team of 11 other mountaineers including fixers, Sherpas and a...

16/10/2025 - Book-press
The Great Mixed Climbs of Scotland by Guy Robertson and Hamish Frost An interview with acclaimed climber and author Guy Robertson about 'The Great Mixed Climbs of Scotland,' his new book written in collaboration with mountain sports photographer Hamish Frost. Published by Scottish Mountaineering Press, this anthology celebrates the very best of Scottish winter climbing.

15/10/2025 - Events
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 won by Wim van den Heever for ‘Ghost Town Visitor’ South African wildlife photographer Wim van den Heever has been announced as Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 for his ghostly shot of rare hyena in abandoned mining town entitled ‘Ghost Town Visitor’. Andrea Dominizi from Italy won the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year award for his image ‘After...

15/10/2025 - Climbing
Andrea Milani makes first ascent of Affinità Elettive at Capanna Bill, Dolomites At the crag Capanna Bill in the Dolomites, Italy, Andrea Milani has made the first ascent of 'Affinità Elettive'. This 9a+ is a tribute to the brothers Luca and Mario Prinoth.

15/10/2025 - Environment
La Venta explores the caves and karst area of Mbanza Ngungu in Congo Giuseppe Spitaleri reports on the new exploratory project by the La Venta Geographical Explorations Association in the Democratic Republic of Congo, specifically the remote cave system in the Mbanza Ngungu karst area, as part of the interdisciplinary GeoRes4Dev project.

14/10/2025 - Alpinism
Piolets d'Or 2025 announces list of Significant First Ascents The organisers of the Piolet d’Or mountaineering award have published the 'big list' of most significant and innovative climbs carried out in 2024. The honoured ascents will receive the Piolets d'Or 2025 award from 9 - 12 December 2025 during the celebration at San Martino di Castrozza (Italy).

14/10/2025 - Events
Kalymnos attracts top climbers to the International Climbing Festival 2025 Kalymnos is drawing the attention of the international climbing scene, hosting the International Climbing Festival 2025 from October 16 to 19, an event that has gained global recognition and has inextricably linked the island’s name with the international climbing community. Special guests include Silvo Karo, Silvia Loreggian, Marcin Jamkowski, Kostas...

13/10/2025 - Climbing
Crack climbing training ft. Janja Garnbret & Pete Whittaker Watch specialist Pete Whittaker introduce Janja Garnbret to the art of crack climbing.

13/10/2025 - Alpinism
Piolets d'Or 2025: Anja Petek & Patricija Verdev receive Special Mention for Female Mountaineering for ascent of Lalung I Slovenian alpinists Anja Petek and Patricija Verdev are the recipients of Piolets d'Or Special Mention for Female Mountaineering, for their first ascent of Lalung I in the Indian Himalaya. The awards will be celebrated at San Martino di Castrozza (Italy) from 9 - 12 December 2025

10/10/2025 - Climbing
Chiaroveggenza added to Marmolada (Dolomites) by Nicolò Geremia, Mirco Grasso On the south face of Marmolada (Dolomites) Nicolò Geremia and Mirco Grasso have completed their new climb 'Chiaroveggenza'. The two alpinists had established the first 10 pitches to the halfway ledge in 2019, and this summer added a final 10 to the summit of Punta Ombretta.

09/10/2025 - Climbing
New multipitch in Valle del Ferro (Val Masino) by Giacomo Regallo, Marco Zanchetta The alpinists and Ragni di Lecco members Giacomo Regallo and Marco Zanchetta have opened 'Due anni e un figlio' on Avancorpo del Cavalcorto in Valle del Ferro (Val Masino, Italy). Dedicated to Regallo’s son, the route is described as 'an alternative to the usual mid-grade climbs, suited to those who...

08/10/2025 - Climbing
Watch Yannick Flohé send Ratstaman Vibrations (9b/+) at Céüse The video of German climber Yannick Flohé repeating 'Ratstaman Vibrations' (9b/+) at Céüse in France.

08/10/2025 - Climbing
Leo Ketil Bøe repeats Change (9b+) at Flatanger in Norway Norwegian climber Leo Ketil Bøe has climbed his hardest route to date, 'Change' at Flatanger in Norway. Put up by Adam Ondra in 2012, it is considered the world's first 9b+.

07/10/2025 - Events
Kalymnos Climbing Festival returns from 16-19 October 2025 The Greek island of Kalymnos, one of the world's premier climbing destinations, is preparing to host the International Kalymnos Climbing Festival from 16-19 October 2025.
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