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Watch Claudia Ghisolfi's transformation from injury to climbing her first 9a
13/04/2023 - Climbing
Watch Claudia Ghisolfi's transformation from injury to climbing her first 9a
The video of Claudia Ghisolfi's battle, from injury to redpointing her first 9a, TCT at Gravere in Italy.
Seb Bouin adds Ariégeois Cœur Loyal (9b) to Pic Saint Loup
13/04/2023 - Climbing
Seb Bouin adds Ariégeois Cœur Loyal (9b) to Pic Saint Loup
At his home crag Pic Saint Loup in France Sebastién Bouin has made the first ascent of 'Ariégeois Cœur Loyal', grading the route 9b.
Crowdfunding campaign for solar powered water pump in Taghia, Morocco
13/04/2023 - Climbing
Crowdfunding campaign for solar powered water pump in Taghia, Morocco
A crowdfunding campaign to finance a solar powered pump to supply drinking water to the village of Taghia in Morocco has been launched. Called Eguzkiz Blai, the project is spearheaded by Iñaki Arakistain, Alex Honnold, Aitzol Ibarzabal, Arnaud Petit, Christian Ravier and Sean Villanueva O´Driscoll.
Seb Berthe flashes Le Voyage at Annot in France
12/04/2023 - Interviews
Seb Berthe flashes Le Voyage at Annot in France
Belgian climber Sébastien Berthe has managed to flash 'Le Voyage' (8b+/E10) at Annot in France. First ascended by James Pearson in 2017, it is considered one of the hardest trad climbs in France.
Big new route on Mount Dickey in Alaska by Matt Cornell, Jackson Marvell, Alan Rousseau
11/04/2023 - Alpinism
Big new route on Mount Dickey in Alaska by Matt Cornell, Jackson Marvell, Alan Rousseau
Over a three day period Matt Cornell, Jackson Marvell and Alan Rousseau established a new mixed climb up the East Face of Mount Dickey in the Ruth Gorge of Alaska, 'Aim for the bushes' (AI6M6X 5250).
Ascend: Forced to flee the Taliban, Afghan women find a home in climbing
10/04/2023 - Climbing
Ascend: Forced to flee the Taliban, Afghan women find a home in climbing
The film Ascend, documenting the work of the organisation empowering women in Afghanistan through climbing.
Watch the 1963 first ascent of the Central Tower of Paine in Patagonia
08/04/2023 - Alpinism
Watch the 1963 first ascent of the Central Tower of Paine in Patagonia
The documentary of the first ascent of the Central Tower of Paine in Patagonia, completed on 16 January 1963 by British mountaineers Chris Bonington and Don Whillans.
Sardinia climbing: three multipitches by Marco Pellegrini on Baunei's Punta su Mulone
07/04/2023 - Alpinism
Sardinia climbing: three multipitches by Marco Pellegrini on Baunei's Punta su Mulone
Marco Pellegrini has made the first ascent of three multipitch sport climbs up the south face of Punta su Mulone above Pedra Longa in the Baunei area of Sardinia, Italy: 'Penso Positivo' with Manuel Zambanini, 'Giumar' with Giulia Orlandi and 'Tempi Interessanti' with Luca Vallata.
Balkan Express: watch Max Kroneck and Jochen Mesle bike & ski from Greece to Germany
Balkan Express: watch Max Kroneck and Jochen Mesle bike & ski from Greece to Germany
The film Balkan Express featuring Max Kroneck and Jochen Mesle as they bike and ski the Balkans, from Greece all the way to Germany
Winter Trilogy 2022: watch Léo Billon, Sébastien Ratel, Benjamin Védrines climb the Grandes Jorasses, Eiger, Matterhorn
05/04/2023 - Alpinism
Winter Trilogy 2022: watch Léo Billon, Sébastien Ratel, Benjamin Védrines climb the Grandes Jorasses, Eiger, Matterhorn
The video of French alpinists Léo Billon, Sébastien Ratel and Benjamin Védrines climbing the famous three north faces of the Alps, the Grandes Jorasses, the Eiger and the Matterhorn in winter 2022.
Hugo Parmentier climbs his first 8C boulder, Le pied à Coulisse at Fontainebleau
05/04/2023 - Climbing
Hugo Parmentier climbs his first 8C boulder, Le pied à Coulisse at Fontainebleau
On 11 March 2023 French rock climber Hugo Parmentier sent his first 8C boulder problem, Le pied à Coulisse at Fontainebleau in France.
Melloblocco 2023: a return to its roots
05/04/2023 - Events
Melloblocco 2023: a return to its roots
Melloblocco, the biggest climbing and bouldering meeting in the world, viewed through the eyes of the historic promoters Michele Comi, Nicola Noè and Stefano Scetti. Over 2000 climbers have already registered for the 16th edition which will be held in Val di Mello - Val Masino, Italy from 4 to...
Watch Robbie Phillips & Alex Moore climb three Scottish seastacks in 24 hours
04/04/2023 - Climbing
Watch Robbie Phillips & Alex Moore climb three Scottish seastacks in 24 hours
The film 'Stacked' featuring Robbie Phillips and Alex Moore attempting to climb in a single day the three seastacks 'The Old Man of Hoy', 'Am Buichaille', and 'The Old Man of Stoer'.
Watch Alex Megos attempt to flash historic 8c+ at Mišja Peč in Slovenia
03/04/2023 - Climbing
Watch Alex Megos attempt to flash historic 8c+ at Mišja Peč in Slovenia
The video of German climber Alexander Megos attempting to flash 'Za Staro Kolo in Majhnega Psa' , the famous 8c+ at Mišja Peč in Slovenia first ascended in 1992 by Tadej Slabe and considered one of the hardest climbs in the world at the time.
Stefano Ragazzo completes winter solo of Moulin Rouge on Rotwand, Dolomites
03/04/2023 - Alpinism
Stefano Ragazzo completes winter solo of Moulin Rouge on Rotwand, Dolomites
On 17 March 2023 Stefano Ragazzo made a solo ascent of 'Moulin Rouge' on Roda de Vael (2806m) in the Rosengarten group of the Dolomites, Italy. After the first winter ascent in 2005 by Nicola Tondini and Nicola Sartori, this is likely to be the first winter solo of this...
Sellaronda Skimarathon 2023 won by Alba De Silvestro - Elena Nicolini & Matteo Eydallin - Davide Magnini
02/04/2023 - Competitions
Sellaronda Skimarathon 2023 won by Alba De Silvestro - Elena Nicolini & Matteo Eydallin - Davide Magnini
Beneath a heavy snowfall the 29th Sellaronda Skimarathon was won by Alba De Silvestro - Elena Nicolini and Matteo Eydallin - Davide Magnini. Stefan Fuchs - Debora Agreiter won the Mixed category of the classic night ski mountaineering race in the Dolomites across the mountain passes Gardena, Campolongo, Pordoi and...