The World’s Hardest Ice Climb? Mission to Mars at Helmcken Falls by Tim Emmett, Klemen Premrl
Mission to Mars at Helmcken Falls in Canada, established in February 2020 this month by Tim Emmett and Klemen Premrl. This is the first climb ever to be graded WI 13 and as such checks in as the hardest ice climb in the world.
03/04/2026 - Climbing
Yannick Flohé climbing Excalibur (9b+) at Arco
21/03/2026 - Climbing
Sam Richard climbing Es Pontas on Mallorca
21/03/2026 - Climbing
Ron Kauk climbing Midnight Lightning in Yosemite
10/03/2026 - Climbing
Nicolai Užnik frees Full Gem (8C+) at Chironico
12/02/2026 - Climbing
Giovanni Placci sending Erebor at Arco
12/02/2026 - Alpinism
Benjamin Védrines & K2 Chasing Shadows
11/02/2026 - Climbing
Esteban Daligault sending Bon Voyage at Annot 



