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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 won by Wim van den Heever for ‘Ghost Town Visitor’
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...
Andrea Milani makes first ascent of Affinità Elettive at Capanna Bill, Dolomites
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.
Piolets d'Or 2025 announces list of Significant First Ascents
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).
Kalymnos attracts top climbers to the International Climbing Festival 2025
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...
Crack climbing training ft. Janja Garnbret & Pete Whittaker
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.
Piolets d'Or 2025: Anja Petek & Patricija Verdev receive Special Mention for Female Mountaineering for ascent of Lalung I
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
Chiaroveggenza added to Marmolada (Dolomites) by Nicolò Geremia, Mirco Grasso
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.
New multipitch in Valle del Ferro (Val Masino) by Giacomo Regallo, Marco Zanchetta
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...
Watch Yannick Flohé send Ratstaman Vibrations (9b/+) at Céüse
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.
Leo Ketil Bøe repeats Change (9b+) at Flatanger in Norway
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+.
Kalymnos Climbing Festival returns from 16-19 October 2025
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.
Tim Marklowski links GR20 in Corsica & Selvaggio Blu in Sardinia by fair means
04/10/2025 - Interviews
Tim Marklowski links GR20 in Corsica & Selvaggio Blu in Sardinia by fair means
Swiss-German mountain guide Tim Marklowski has achieved the first-ever linkup of the GR20 trek in Corsica and the Selvaggio Blu trek in Sardinia, after combining hiking, cycling, and swimming in a grueling 'by fair means' triathlon via what he has described as the 'perfect connection.'
Planetmountain pauses today in solidarity with the people of Gaza and the Global Sumud Flotilla
03/10/2025 - Events
Planetmountain pauses today in solidarity with the people of Gaza and the Global Sumud Flotilla
Today, 3 October 2025, planetmountain.com is pausing its activities in solidarity with the people of Gaza and the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Watch Nicolai Užnik make the first ascent of Maltatal's ‘Mount Doom’ (9A)
02/10/2025 - Climbing
Watch Nicolai Užnik make the first ascent of Maltatal's ‘Mount Doom’ (9A)
The video of Austrian climber Nicolai Užnik making the first ascent of ‘Mount Doom’, the 9A boulder boulder problem in Maltatal, Austria.
First ascent of Chumik Kangri by Michał Czech, Wadim Jabłoński, Adam Kaniak
02/10/2025 - Alpinism
First ascent of Chumik Kangri by Michał Czech, Wadim Jabłoński, Adam Kaniak
Michał Czech and Wadim Jabłoński from Poland, together with Adam Kaniak from Slovakia, have made the the first ascent of Chumik Kangri (6,754m) in the Karakoram, Pakistan.
Domen Škofic soars across 8a Plane Climb
30/09/2025 - Climbing
Domen Škofic soars across 8a Plane Climb
Slovenia's Domen Škofic has climbed an 8a on the wings of a glider at an altitude of 2500m.