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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New Ultimate Direction FKT Grants Awarded
FKTs—fastest known times—are the holy grail for elite endurance athletes these days. To set a speed record running
Everest Circus Begins Again
The world’s highest mountain is once again open for business. The 2017 season has already seen tragedy and controversy
Taylor Steele’s Latest, Proximity: Creating a Longer Lifespan For Surf Films?
Fighting back against the webisode culture, this legendary filmmaker has brought together some of the world’s most talented—and
Ueli Steck: The Carpenter Who Climbed Mountains
Ueli Steck, who died in Nepal on April 30, was probably this generation’s greatest alpinist. A goal like the
BREAKING NEWS: Ueli Steck Dies on Everest
World-famous Swiss alpinist Ueli Steck was killed in a climbing accident on the Nuptse face in the Khumbu region, while
Irish Wingsuit Team Sets New World Records
On a recent jump in California, three members of the Irish Wingsuit Team shattered existing world records for longest flight,
South African Duo Nears Completion of Trans-Atlantic Rowing Expedition
Braam Malherbe and Wayne Robertson want you to “Do One Thing”—anything—no matter how small, to improve the state
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
One-legged IronMan: “Sometimes you gotta sweat blood.. and tears”
Three years ago, Charlie Lewis hobbled out of hospital leaving his right leg behind on the operating table. Today, the
Chloë McCardel: The Non-Stop Aussie of Open Water Swimming
Chloë McCardel breaks world records in open water swimming, hates jellyfish, and keeps looking for new ways to challenge herself
Hitting the High Seas with 'Sea Gypsies,' A Swashbuckling Adventure Documentary
Infinity is a 36.7-meter long sailboat built in 1977. German Captain Clemens Gabriel Oestreich bought the boat as a
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