Margo Hayes climbs Papichulo at Oliana, her third 9a+
American sports climber Margo Hayes has repeated Papichulo at Oliana in Spain. This is her third 9a+ after La Rambla at Siurana and Biographie at Céüse.
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Jacopo Larcher frees his mega trad climb at Cadarese
At Cadarese, Italy, Jacopo Larcher has made the first ascent of his huge trad project, defining the pitch as 'the most difficult thing I’ve ever climbed'.
Edu Marin makes first free ascent of Valhalla on Getu Grand Arch in China
Spanish rock climber Edu Marin has made the first free ascent of Valhalla, his huge multi-pitch sports climb up through the Grand Arch at Getu in China described as 'the largest roof in the world.'
Nina Williams first woman to climb Too Big to Flail highball at Bishop
On 18/03/2019 America's Nina Williams repeated Too Big to Flail, claiming the first female ascent of this huge highball boulder problem at Buttermilks, Bishop, USA.
Anna Stöhr climbs her hardest at Arco, Italy
Austrian climber Anna Stöhr has redpointed two 8c’s at Arco, Italy. These are her hardest sport climbs to date after dominating bouldering competitions for over a decade.
Sardinia rock climbing video: the crag Jerzu 40
The video of the sector Jerzu 40 and Jerzu, the 'historic' sports climbing area in south-east Sardinia. By Maurizio Oviglia
Dave Graham rules La Rambla at Siurana
American rock climber Dave Graham has repeated the famous sport climb La Rambla. Gonzalo Larrocha also checks in with a repeat of the benchmark 9a+ at Siurana in Spain.
Climbing at risk in Gampians, Australia
Climbing at the Grampians, one of Australia’s premier climbing areas, is at risk of being banned. An online petition to help safeguard the area’s future has been launched.
Beat Kammerlander climbing Rätikon Kampfzone
The short film about Beat Kammerlander and the first free ascent of Kampfzone, his 8c alpine sports climb in the Rätikon massif.
Julia and Jernej Kruder Deep Water Solo climbing at Mallorca
The video of Slovenian siblings Jernej and Julia Kruder DWS climbing on the island of Mallorca in autumn 2018.
Val di Mello online petition against path for the disabled
The Committee for the defence of Val Di Mello, Italy, has launched an online petition against the planned expansion of an existing path that would make it accessible to wheelchairs and the disabled. While thousands have already signed in protest, Luca Maspes, President of the Val di Mello Mountain Guides, urges for the plans to be reconsidered.
Giuliano Cameroni frees REM, 8C+ boulder next to Dreamtime in Cresciano
Swiss climber Giuliano Cameroni has made the first ascent of REM, a boulder problem located on the Dreamtime boulder at Cresciano he believes warrants 8C+.
Arco Rock Star, register now for the international climbing photo contest
Registration is now online for Arco Rock Star, the international climbing photography contest for professional and amateur photographers that will take place from 10 to 12 May 2019 at Arco, Italy during the Adventure Awards Days festival.
Arc'teryx Alpine Academy 2019, alpinism and climbing for everyone on Mont Blanc
From 4 to 7 July 2019 Chamonix, France will host the Arc'teryx Alpine Academy. This unique event offers climbers of all abilities to learn more about climbing and alpinism directly on Mont Blanc.
Seynes, supreme sports climbing in the south of France
Luigi Billoro introduces the crag Seynes, with more than 300 sports climbs undoubtedly one of the finest limestone cliffs in the south of France.
Igor Koller appeals against access restrictions to Tatra National Park
Slovak mountaineer Igor Koller appeals to all mountaineers, climbers, walkers, ski mountaineers against restrictions within the Tatra National Park. An online petition has been created to safeguard access to these mountains in Slovakia.
Buoux, the crag par excellence in France
The crag Buoux in Provence, France. In the mid 80's this cliff was one of the most important in the world and even today it is a paradise for technical sports climbing on pocketed limestone.
Women's Bouldering Festival in Fontainebleau
The video of the first Women's Bouldering Festival in Fontainebleau in September 2018. The next Festival will take place from 28-29/09/2019.
Stefano Ghisolfi conquers Queen Line, the first 9b at Arco
At Arco, Italy, yesterday Stefano Ghisolfi made the first repeat of Queen Line, the 9b at the crag Laghel established by Adam Ondra in 2017.
Cristian D’Anzul repeats Colpo di Fulmine at Medveja in Croatia
On 12 January 2019 Cristian D’Anzul made a rare repeat of Colpo di Fulmine 8b+ at the beautiful crag Medveja in Croatia.
