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Dent du Géant north face explored by Emanuele Andreozzi, Santiago Padròs
25/06/2025 - Alpinism
Dent du Géant north face explored by Emanuele Andreozzi, Santiago Padròs
On 10 June 2025 Spanish alpinist Santiago Padròs and his Italian counterpart Emanuele Andreozzi climbed what may well be a new mixed climb on the north face of Dent du Géant (Mont Blanc massif). The 335m line, tentatively graded AI4+ M7+, is what they describe as being a 'fantastic climb'...
Cochamó Valley (Patagonia) fundraising campaign surpasses 50% of goal
17/06/2025 - Environment
Cochamó Valley (Patagonia) fundraising campaign surpasses 50% of goal
One year after launching the Conserva Puchegüín campaign to acquire and protect 133,000 hectares (329,000 acres) in Patagonia's Cochamo valley, support for from donors around the world has surpassed US$45 million. Also referred to as the 'Yosemite of South America', in 2023 a petition quickly garnered over 99,000 signatures...
'Le Poussin' multipitch aid climb added to Verdon Gorge, France
10/06/2025 - Climbing
'Le Poussin' multipitch aid climb added to Verdon Gorge, France
French climbers Léo Billon, Esteban Daligault and Kilian Moni have made the first ascent of 'Le Poussin', a new multipitch climb in the Verdon Gorge, France. The 250m line is graded A3+ and shares some sections of 'Guy Heran'.
Clean Corner on Pfattner Wände in Val d’Adige, Italy
29/05/2025 - Climbing
Clean Corner on Pfattner Wände in Val d’Adige, Italy
Michele Caminati reports about the first ascent of 'Clean Corner' on Pfattner Wände close to Bolzano in Val d'Adige, South Tyrol, Italy, established with Luca de Giorgi.
Jernej Kruder claims second ascent of 'Crown Royale', 9a trad at Jøssingfjord in Norway
28/05/2025 - Climbing
Jernej Kruder claims second ascent of 'Crown Royale', 9a trad at Jøssingfjord in Norway
Slovenia's Jernej Kruder has made the second ascent of 'Crown Royale', the 9a trad route established in 2023 by Pete Whittaker on the Profilveggen / Profile Wall at Jøssingfjord in Norway. The 34-year-old reports about his repeat of this 100 meter overhanging line, hailed as one of the most difficult...
'Sous l'œil d'Adèle' mixed climb added to Pointe Louise in France's Écrins
27/05/2025 - Alpinism
'Sous l'œil d'Adèle' mixed climb added to Pointe Louise in France's Écrins
Kilian Moni reports about the first ascent of 'Sous l'œil d'Adèle' established on 18/05/2025 with Laetitia Chomette and Pierre Girot on the north face of Pointe Louise, Écrins massif, France. The 600m mixed climb above the Plate des Agneaux valley is graded 600m ED- 5/M5+.
Adam Ondra makes historic first-ever flash of E11 trad route, 'Lexicon' in England
19/05/2025 - Climbing
Adam Ondra makes historic first-ever flash of E11 trad route, 'Lexicon' in England
On 16/05/2025 Czech climber Adam Ondra made the first-ever flash ascent of a British trad climb graded E11, Lexicon at Pavey Ark in England.
'Géant dans l’âme', big new climb on Dent du Géant in Mont Blanc massif
29/04/2025 - Alpinism
'Géant dans l’âme', big new climb on Dent du Géant in Mont Blanc massif
Arthur Poindefert reports about the first ascent of 'Géant dans l’âme' on the north face of Dent du Géant in Mont Blanc massif, established on 11/04/2025 together with Mathis Garayt and Kilian Moni. The 500m mixed climb has been graded M8+, ED
Rob Matheson (74) repeats 'The Bells, The Bells' (E7) at Gogarth in North Wales
25/04/2025 - Climbing
Rob Matheson (74) repeats 'The Bells, The Bells' (E7) at Gogarth in North Wales
Yesterday 74-year-old British climber Rob Matheson made a rare repeat of 'The Bells, The Bells!', one of the most fearsome trad climbs in Great Britain. Located on North Stack Wall at Gogarth, it was first ascended in 1980 by John Redhead.
Mammut issues voluntary recall of Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Set
28/03/2025 - Gear
Mammut issues voluntary recall of Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Set
Mammut has announced a voluntary recall of its Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Set. This relates to the 'Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Set' and 'Skywalker Pro Turn Via Ferrata Set' sold from 2023 onwards. The Mammut Skywalker Classic Via Ferrata Set is not affected. Published below is the company press release.
Hard winter ascent on Cima Busazza (Italy) by Emanuele Andreozzi, Stefano Falezza
27/03/2025 - Alpinism
Hard winter ascent on Cima Busazza (Italy) by Emanuele Andreozzi, Stefano Falezza
On 7 March 2025, Emanuele Andreozzi and Stefano Falezza made what is likely to be the first winter ascent of 'Via Dell’Eva-Taddei' on the north face of Cima Busazza (Presanella, Italy). The summer climb, first ascended in 1969 and originally graded V+, was reinterpreted by Andreozzi and Falezza in a...
Lara Neumeier makes first female ascent of 'Psychogramm', 8b+ trad at Bürser Platte
19/03/2025 - Climbing
Lara Neumeier makes first female ascent of 'Psychogramm', 8b+ trad at Bürser Platte
German climber Lara Neumeier has made the first female ascent of 'Psychogramm' at Bürser Platte in Austria. This 8b+ trad climb was first ascended in 2014 by Alex Luger.
After the Santner Refuge scandal, South Tyrol approves new law to prevent sale of public lands in mountainous areas
18/03/2025 - Environment
After the Santner Refuge scandal, South Tyrol approves new law to prevent sale of public lands in mountainous areas
The Provincial Council of Bolzano in the South Tyrol, Italy, has unanimously approved a bill to modify the management of inalienable heritage in mountainous areas of historical, cultural, or landscape value above an altitude of 1,600 meters. The opinion of an expert committee composed of provincial offices, the AVS (Alpine...
Jim Pope makes third ascent of 'Dynamics of Change' (E9) at Burbage, England
03/03/2025 - Climbing
Jim Pope makes third ascent of 'Dynamics of Change' (E9) at Burbage, England
British climber Jim Pope has made only the third ascent of Dynamics of Change at Burbage South, England. This E9 7a trad climb was first ascended by Pete Whittaker in 2008 and repeated by Neil Kershaw in 2014.
Léo Billon & Enzo Oddo establish 'Les Barbares 3' on Pré de Bar (Mont Blanc massif)
25/02/2025 - Alpinism
Léo Billon & Enzo Oddo establish 'Les Barbares 3' on Pré de Bar (Mont Blanc massif)
From 18 - 20 February 2025 French alpinists Léo Billon and Enzo Oddo made the first ascent of 'Les Barbares 3' on Pré de Bar in the Mont Blanc massif.
Mari Augusta Salvesen repeats 'The Zone' (E9) at Curbar, UK
22/02/2025 - Climbing
Mari Augusta Salvesen repeats 'The Zone' (E9) at Curbar, UK
In December 2024 Norwegian rock climber Mari Augusta Salvesen repeated 'The Zone' (E9 6c) at Curbar Edge, UK. In doing so she joined only handful of other women who have climbed E9.