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Epaule Sallière North East Ramp first known ski descent by Fay Manners, Anna Tybor
Epaule Sallière North East Ramp first known ski descent by Fay Manners, Anna Tybor
On 12/04/2024 Fay Manners and Anna Tybor skied the North East Ramp on Epaule Sallière at Les Marécottes. This is believed to be the first ski descent of this 5.3 line.
Genís Zapater Bargués, Alastair Mcdowell complete Aoraki Traverse in New Zealand in 26 hours
24/04/2024 - Alpinism
Genís Zapater Bargués, Alastair Mcdowell complete Aoraki Traverse in New Zealand in 26 hours
In November 2023 mountain guides Genís Zapater Bargués and Alastair Mcdowell completed the Aoraki - Mt Cook Traverse in New Zealand in just over a day. Also referred to as the Grand Traverse and involving 55km, 4,500m+ elevation gain across...
Stefano Ghisolfi is Ready to Fail
23/04/2024 - Climbing
Stefano Ghisolfi is Ready to Fail
The video of Italian climber Stefano Ghisolfi and his quest to repeat the first 9c in the world, 'Silence' at Flatanger in Norway, and the world's first 9A boulder problem, 'Burden of Dreams' at Lappnor in Finland.
James Pearson repeats Bernd Zangerl's huge highball 29Dots in Valle dell'Orco, Italy
23/04/2024 - Climbing
James Pearson repeats Bernd Zangerl's huge highball 29Dots in Valle dell'Orco, Italy
British climber James Pearson has made the third ascent of Bernd Zangerl’s 8A+ highball boulder problem '29 Dots' in Val Noasca, Valle dell'Orco, Italy.
Watch Grand Capucin Voie Petit repeat by Christophe Dumarest, Symon Welfringer
21/04/2024 - Alpinism
Watch Grand Capucin Voie Petit repeat by Christophe Dumarest, Symon Welfringer
The fill 'Grand Capucin, a little big wall' featuring French climbers Christophe Dumarest & Symon Welfringer repeating the 'Voie Petit' on the Grand Capucin in the Mont Blanc massif.
Melloblocco 2024 showcases Burden of Dreams Replica ft. Elias Iagnemma
19/04/2024 - Events
Melloblocco 2024 showcases Burden of Dreams Replica ft. Elias Iagnemma
Melloblocco, the biggest bouldering meeting in the world, will showcase a replica of Burden of Dreams from 8 to 11 May in Italy's Val Masino - Val di Mello, Italy. This is an identical copy of the world's first 9A...
Remembering David Lama, Hansjörg Auer & Jess Roskelley
16/04/2024 - Alpinism
Remembering David Lama, Hansjörg Auer & Jess Roskelley
Five years ago today David Lama, Hansjörg Auer and Jess Roskelley perished while climbing Howse Peak in Canada. On the 5th anniversary of his death, Lama's parents have shared this touching video.
Janja Garnbret & Toby Roberts win World Cup Gold in Wujiang
15/04/2024 - Competitions
Janja Garnbret & Toby Roberts win World Cup Gold in Wujiang
The first stage of the Lead World Cup 2024 was won last weekend in Wujiang, China, by Slovenia’s Janja Garnbret and Great Britain’s Toby Roberts.
Huge landslide on Piz Scerscen in Switzerland
15/04/2024 - Alpinism
Huge landslide on Piz Scerscen in Switzerland
On Sunday 14 April 2024, an estimated million cubic meters of debris collapsed on the north face of Piz Scerscen, the 3971m mountain located between the highly popular Piz Bernina and Piz Roseg on the Swiss-Italian border. No casualties occurred...
Watch Michaela Kiersch sending Era Vella (9a) at Margalef
14/04/2024 - Climbing
Watch Michaela Kiersch sending Era Vella (9a) at Margalef
The video of American climber Michaela Kiersch repeating 'Era Vella' (9a) at Margalef in Spain, sent in December 2023.
Michaela Kiersch climbs Victima perfecta (9a+) at Margalef, onsights Crimptonite (8b+) at Oliana
12/04/2024 - Climbing
Michaela Kiersch climbs Victima perfecta (9a+) at Margalef, onsights Crimptonite (8b+) at Oliana
At Margalef in Spain Michaela Kiersch has redointed Victima perfecta (9a+), while at nearby Oliana she onsighted Crimptonite (8b+).
Watch Cédric Lachat climb Chimpanzodrome, historic Jean-Pierre Bouvier 7c+ at Saussois
11/04/2024 - Alpinism
Watch Cédric Lachat climb Chimpanzodrome, historic Jean-Pierre Bouvier 7c+ at Saussois
The video of Swiss climber Cedric Lachat onsighting 'Chimpanzodrome', the historic 7c+ at Saussois in France first ascended in 1981 by Jean-Pierre Bouvier.
Emily Harrop & Thibault Anselmet win Mixed Relay at Cortina Ski Mountaineering World Cup
11/04/2024 - Alpinism
Emily Harrop & Thibault Anselmet win Mixed Relay at Cortina Ski Mountaineering World Cup
France's Emily Harrop & Thibault Anselmet won the Mixed Relay at Cortina, Italy, yesterday during the fourth and final day of the Ski Mountaineering World Cup 2024. Austrians Johanna Hiemer and Paul Verbnjak placed second, ahead of the Italians Alba...
Piz Güglia NW Couloir established solo by Roger Schäli
10/04/2024 - Alpinism
Piz Güglia NW Couloir established solo by Roger Schäli
On 20/03/2024 Swiss mountaineer Roger Schäli made the first ascent of 'Nordwestwand Couloir' (WI5+, M5+, 600m) on Piz Güglia (3380m) in Switzerland's Engadin region.
Janja Garnbret wins first Boulder World Cup 2024 at Keqiao in China
10/04/2024 - Competitions
Janja Garnbret wins first Boulder World Cup 2024 at Keqiao in China
The first stage of the Boulder World Cup 2024 was won yesterday at Keqiao in China by Janja Garnbret from Slovenia. Italy's Camilla Moroni won silver, China's Luo Zhilu won bronze.
Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet win Ski Mountaineering World Cup 2024 Sprint
10/04/2024 - Competitions
Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet win Ski Mountaineering World Cup 2024 Sprint
The last stage of the 2024 Ski Mountaineering World Cup Sprint World Cup took place in Cortina, Italy, on Monday and was won by Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet from France who also claimed the overall season title. The...