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Russian alpinists claim first ascent of virgin Thulagi Chuli in Nepal
26/10/2015 - Alpinism
Russian alpinists claim first ascent of virgin Thulagi Chuli in Nepal
On 25/09/2015 the Russian mountaineers Aleksander Gukov, Ivan Dozhdev, Valeriy Shamalo and Ruslan Kirichenko completed the first ascent of Thulagi Chuli (7059m) a hitherto unclimbed peak in the Nepalese Himalaya. The new route up the West Face is called Happy...
Russian women repeat Gunko route on Alexander Blok Peak in Kyrgyzstan's Aksu
22/10/2015 - Alpinism
Russian women repeat Gunko route on alexander Blok Peak in Kyrgyzstan's Aksu
A female team of Russian climbers comprised of Marina Popova, Julia Borisova, Alexandra Mentovskaya and Olesya Babushkina has made the first repeat of the Gunko route (950m, Russian 6A) on the West Face of Peak alexander Blok (5239m) in the...
Alexander Megos climbing Frankenjura's Modified
19/10/2015 - Climbing
alexander Megos climbing Frankenjura's Modified
The video of German climber alexander Megos making the first ascent of Modified 9a+ in Frankenjura, Germany.
Alexander Huber climbs Il Capitano at Capo Monte Santo in Sardinia
16/10/2015 - Climbing
alexander Huber climbs Il Capitano at Capo Monte Santo in Sardinia
German climber alexander Huber has established two new rock climbs on the sea cliffs at Capo Monte Santo in Sardinia, Il Capitano and Solemar. The peculiarities: a boat start, difficulties up to 8b+, trad protection.
Dave Graham and Ethan Pringle climb Thor's Hammer at Flatanger
06/10/2015 - Climbing
Dave Graham and Ethan Pringle climb Thor's Hammer at Flatanger
American climbers Dave Graham and Ethan Pringle have both repeated Thor’s Hammer, the 9a+ sports climb at Flatanger - Hanshellern in Norway.
Alexander Megos shines on Supernova 9a+/b , the hardest climb in the Frankenjura
03/10/2015 - Climbing
alexander Megos shines on Supernova 9a+/b , the hardest climb in the Frankenjura
German climber alexander Megos has made the first ascent of Supernova, 11+ (9a+/b) in the Frankenjura.
Daniel Woods, Alexander Megos, Jakob Schubert and Dave Graham rock Flatanger
30/09/2015 - Climbing
Daniel Woods, alexander Megos, Jakob Schubert and Dave Graham rock Flatanger
Thor’s Hammer 9a+ at Flatanger - Hanshellern in Norway has been repeated by Daniel Woods, alexander Megos and Jakob Schubert. Dave Graham has made the first repeat of The Illusionist 9a.
Domen Skofic 8c/+ onsight at Massone in Arco
12/09/2015 - Climbing
Domen Skofic 8c/+ onsight at Massone in Arco
Slovenia’s Domen Škofic has made an onsight ascent of Reini’s Vibes 8c/+ at Massone, Arco.
Arco Rock Legends 2015: the Awards Ceremony videos
07/09/2015 - Events
Arco Rock Legends 2015: the Awards Ceremony videos
The videos of the tenth edition of Arco Rock Legends that took place on Friday 04/09/2015. The climbers for the Salewa Rock Award are alexander Megos (winner), Angela Eiter and Ashima Shiraishi while the climbers in the La Sportiva Competition...
Arco Rock Legends 2015 won by Alexander Megos, Adam Ondra and John Ellison
05/09/2015 - Events
Arco Rock Legends 2015 won by alexander Megos, Adam Ondra and John Ellison
On Friday 04/09/2015 during the 10th Arco Rock Legends celebration in Arco, Italy, alexander Megos received the Salewa Rock Award while Adam Ondra won the La Sportiva Competition Award. The prestigious Dryarn Climbing Ambassador by Aquafil prize was handed to...
Akiyo Noguchi and Jongwon Chon win Bouldering World Cup 2015
18/08/2015 - Competitions
Akiyo Noguchi and Jongwon Chon win Bouldering World Cup 2015
The Bouldering World Cup 2015 was won in Munich last weekend by Japan’s Akiyo Noguchi and Korea’s Jongwon Chon. Jan Hojer and Shauna Coxsey secured silver, Adam Ondra and Miho Nonaka took bronze. The last stage was won by Shauna...
Alexander Megos rocks Frankenjura, Ceuse and Taipan Wall
08/08/2015 - Climbing
alexander Megos rocks Frankenjura, Ceuse and Taipan Wall
German climber alexander Megos has made a series of hard ascents at France’s Ceuse, in Germany’s Frankenjura and on the Taipan Wall in Australia.
Arco Rock Legends 2015: 10 years of Simply the Best
29/07/2015 - Events
Arco Rock Legends 2015: 10 years of Simply the Best
On Friday, September 4, 2015 the Arco Rock Legends will celebrate its 10th edition and assign the prestigious Salewa Rock Award and La Sportiva Competition Award during the Rock Master Festival and the World Youth Climbing Championships 2015. Those nominated...
Emily Harrington climbs Golden Gate, El Capitan, Yosemite
10/07/2015 - Climbing
Emily Harrington climbs Golden Gate, El Capitan, Yosemite
The video of Emily Harrington climbing Golden Gate, El Capitan, Yosemite valley, USA.
Barbara Zangerl repeats Bellavista on Cima Ovest di Lavaredo, Dolomites
07/07/2015 - Alpinism
Barbara Zangerl repeats Bellavista on Cima Ovest di Lavaredo, Dolomites
Austrian rock climber Barbara Zangerl has repeated Bellavista, the difficult rock climb up the North Face of Cima Ovest di Lavaredo, Dolomites.
Lukasz Dudek and Jacek Matuszek make first repeat of Brento Centro
01/07/2015 - Climbing
Lukasz Dudek and Jacek Matuszek make first repeat of Brento Centro
On 28 and 29 June 2015 Polish climbers Lukasz Dudek and Jacek Matuszek repeated Brento Centro (8b, 600m), the route first climbed by David Lama and Jorg Verhoeven up Monte Brento, Valle del Sarca, Italy