Piolets d'Or Announces the "Significant Ascents" of 2023
This list of 68 climbs is effectively a "long list" used to select nominees of the prestigious alpine award.
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Top American Climbers Lobby Congress to Preserve National Monuments
The battle over public lands rages on. A recent Executive Order from President Trump calls for the review of 27
Meet Pol Roca, Chris Sharma's New Protégé
Chris Sharma established the first world's first 5.15a and first 5.15b, and made the second ascent
Ueli Steck Heading Back to Everest with Big Plans
The “Swiss Machine” Ueli Steck is one of the world's best alpinists alive today. He has already climbed
Climbing Free: The Ropeless Ascents of Matt Bush
While other free soloists—rock climbers who shun ropes and other safety gear—have parlayed their artform into major sponsorships
Robbie Phillips Finds His Dawn Wall: New Big Wall Mega-Project in Chile
Cochamó is widely regarded as the Yosemite of South America. With lifetimes of untapped climbing potential on its granite walls,
First Ascent of Huge Arch in China
China is home to some of the world’s most spectacular natural arches, providing rock climbers adventures aplenty. A new
32 Days Alone: Silvia Vidal’s Patagonia Big Wall
This is a tale of isolation, patience, grit, happiness, pleasure, and uncertainty. It usually takes Silvia Vidal half a year
Hilaree Nelson: The Peaks of Good and Evil
In 2013, Hilaree (O'Neill) Nelson and an all-star cast set forth on a nearly impossible expedition. Through unbelievable conditions and ludicrous laws, this was an adventure threatened from the start.
Uncharted Lines: A New Kind of Bouldering Film, Opening This Week
After a two year journey, climber and artist Paul Robinson is finally ready to unveil his latest passion-project: Uncharted Lines,
Metanoia: Eiger’s Hardest Route, Finally Repeated!
After legendary American alpinist Jeff Lowe’s epic first ascent of Metanoia 26 years ago, three climbers—Thomas Huber, Roger
International Mountain Day: Are We on the Right Track?
How far have we reached in our efforts to protect the mountains and their culture? International Mountain Day is a
The Last IFSC Climbing Event of 2016: Kranj
After a year that welcomed Sport Climbing into the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Kranj closed fittingly: with applause for the