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The Rock Master 2026: Garda Trentino celebrates 40 years of climbing history

From October 2nd to 4th, 2026, the Rock Master in Arco celebrates four decades of competition history. Among those competing are Adam Ondra, Stefano Ghisolfi, Jessica Pilz, and Laura Rogora. The guest list includes Lynn Hill, Yuji Hirayama, François Legrand, and Muriel Sarkany.
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“Yeah Man” – Katherine Choong climbs an 8b+ multi-pitch route in one day

Six years after her first – and supposedly last – visit, Katherine Choong successfully completed the redpoint ascent of "Yeah Man" (8b+) on the north face of the Grand Pfad on July 27th. The Swiss climber completed the nine pitches in one day, leading all of them in the eighth grade.
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Summer climbing holidays: 5 areas at a glance

Summer is climbing season – if you choose the right destination. We'll show you our top 6 climbing areas for your summer vacation.
climbing

Clearly on a roll: Giovanni Placci flashes “The Famous Gem” (9a) in La Saume

On July 20, 2026, Italian climber Giovanni Placci flashed "The Famous Gem" (9a) in La Saume, France – the hardest flash ascent of his career to date and a significant moment for Italian sport climbing. This success marked the end of an extraordinary series of difficult ascents in the Briançon area.
climbing

Climbing and the brain: What neuroscience knows about fear of falling

Why does your brain take over during lead climbing, and what can you do about it? We spoke with two experts who shed light on the topic from different perspectives.
climbing

Arc'teryx Lithos SL in the test: A day in “Les Eaux Noires” with Lara Neumeier

Arc'teryx's new sport climbing harness weighs almost nothing, has only two gear loops, and a waist belt that's just two millimeters thick. Our editor Gwen tested it together with professional athlete Lara Neumeier while sport climbing in Switzerland.
ice climbing

Climbing terminology glossary: ​​your cheat sheet for your climbing holiday abroad

What was the Spanish word for "Umleiter" again? The most important terms you need in European climbing areas – translated into English, French, Italian and Spanish.
climbing

9a+, 9a and an 8c+ flash: Placci shows strong form in Entraygues

Italian climber Giovanni Placci delivers an outstanding performance in Entraygues (France): Within two days he completes three difficult routes – including a rare flash of “San Ku Kai” (8c+).
mountaineering

New route opened on the east pillar of Siula Grande

The Italian alpinists Mattia Sandionigi and Pietro Saggiante (Gruppo Alpinistico Gamma Lecco), together with Sandro Maranetto, were able to open a new route on the Siula Grande (6.344 m) in the Cordillera Huayhuash in the Peruvian Andes.
climbing

Alex Megos flashes “Baby Cakes” (9a) in Australia

Third 9a flash for Alexander Megos! "Baby Cakes" in the Australian climbing area Nowra is now on the Erlangen native's tick list.
mountaineering

Maud Vanpoulle successfully completes the difficult big wall route "Eternal Flame" in the Karakoram Mountains

French climber and alpinist Maud Vanpoulle has achieved a rare free ascent of the route "Eternal Flame" (650m, 7c+) on Trango Tower, one of the hardest big wall routes in the world. Particularly unusual: Vanpoulle and her climbing partner traveled from France by car.
mountaineering

First ascent of the west face of Tahu Rutum: “The Leopard of Higher Ground”

Siebe Vanhee, Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll, and Symon Welfringer have made the first ascent of the west face of Tahu Rutum, a 6.651-meter peak in the Pakistani Karakoram. Their 1500-meter route, "The Leopard of Higher Ground," connects the lower rock face to the summit via a series of steep snow traverses. They completed the route as a team free ascent, redpointing every pitch.
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Chamonix World Cup: Sanders & Ginés López triumph in Lead, Indonesia dominates in Speed

Over the weekend, World Cup host Chamonix once again delivered exciting competition against a spectacular alpine backdrop. All the results from the Lead and Speed ​​disciplines at a glance.
mountaineering

Bed bugs in the mountain hut? Prevention tips for hikers.

Bed bugs are frequently spread from place to place – this also applies to the mountains. Alpine clubs offer practical tips on how hikers can prevent their spread between mountain huts.
climbing

Lead & Speed ​​World Cup Chamonix | Info & live stream

After a short break, the world's best lead and speed climbers will continue their competition in Chamonix. All the important information about the starting field, schedule, and livestream is available here.
climbing

Sport climbing at the 2028 Olympics: Remaining qualification events have been determined

The 2028 Winter Olympics in Los Angeles will feature separate medals for bouldering, lead climbing, and speed climbing for the first time. World Climbing, the international governing body for climbing, has now announced when athletes can qualify for the Games.
mountaineering

Rätikon: Nemuel Fuerle scores multi-pitch climbs »Unendliche Geschichte« (8b) & »Headless Children« (8a)

Nemuel Feurle from Vorarlberg succeeded in climbing two of the most challenging and well-known multi-pitch routes in the Rätikon – within just three weeks.
climbing

Climb – Bivouac – Fly: Paragliding and sleeping bag through the south face of the Meije

Fabi Buhl and Melissa Le Nevé fly to the Massif des Écrins, climb the Mitchka, and paraglide back down from the summit. A project amidst rock, down, and thermals – with the new deuter Guide and the Astro Pro.
climbing

War and Climbing: A Ukrainian Story – Climbing means being part of something bigger

At -22°C and under daily shelling, the people of Kyiv continue to climb. Not despite the war, but as a response to it. In the city's climbing gyms, a sport that mountaineers once called the "pursuit of uselessness" has become something profoundly necessary: ​​a place of light, warmth, and community in the fifth winter of the war.
bouldering

Mountain Equipment Stonewear: Born in 95. Rebuilt for today

Mountain Equipment is refreshing its climbing and bouldering collection – with clothing that captures the feeling of life between rock, gym and everyday life.
climbing

Jakob Schubert's BIG film is finally on YouTube

More than two years after the historic first ascent, the film is now freely available. Following an extensive festival tour, Jakob Schubert has released his documentary "BIG – A World First" on YouTube.
climbing

Documentary recommendation: Babsi Zangerl – the strongest female alpine climber in the world? | Mountain Worlds

Babsi Zangerl discovered her passion for climbing at the age of 14 – today she is one of the best alpine climbers in the world. An episode of "Bergwelten" highlights her historic ascent of the Alpine Trilogy in 2013. The documentary is now also available on YouTube.
climbing

"When is enough?" – Alpine clubs demand clear limits on the development of the Alps

Reservoirs, access roads, ski lifts, snowmaking systems: The pressure on alpine landscapes is constantly increasing. In mid-June in Kühtai (Tyrol), the Alpine clubs from Austria, Germany, and South Tyrol joined forces with ten other nature conservation organizations – including WWF and BirdLife – to form a broad alliance. Their shared message: The Alps are not an unlimited resource.
bouldering

World Cup week in Innsbruck: All results for Bouldering, Lead & Para Climbing

A packed house and a highly competitive field of competitors in Innsbruck: All the results of the World Cups in Bouldering, Lead and Para Climbing at a glance.
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A Big Wall Story – Anna Hazelnutt & Matilda Söderlund

Professional climbers Matilda Söderlund and Anna Hazelnutt met by chance in a taco shop. Hazelnutt told him about her long-held dream of climbing in Madagascar, and Söderlund was immediately on board. A few months later, at the beginning of June, the two drove along bumpy tracks towards Tsaranoro.
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War and Climbing: A Ukrainian Story – Light in the Shadows

When the lights go out in Kyiv, people keep climbing – by the light of their cell phone flashlights – until the generator kicks in. For this report, photojournalist and climber Wilson Vieira traveled to Kyiv and accompanied veterans, organizers, and climbing center staff. In the second part, the focus shifts to the SPACE climbing center itself: a place that remains open despite power outages, air raid sirens, and freezing cold.
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Renovation at 2.610 meters – Construction in wind gusts of up to 250 km/h

From 2027, the Austrian Alpine Club will undertake a comprehensive renovation of the high-alpine Glungezer Hut in the Tux Alps. The project exemplifies the challenges facing alpine hut construction today: exploding costs, extreme weather conditions, short construction times, and the requirement to build sustainably while preserving the historical character.
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Hugo Parmentier achieves the first ascent of »Générations Futures« (9a) in Céüse

French climber Hugo Parmentier has freed a new route in Céüse, one of France's most famous limestone massifs: after the first ascent on June 6th, he grades "Générations Futures" 9a. The video of the ascent is now available online.
bouldering

Bouldering, Lead & Para World Cup Innsbruck | Info & Livestream

The Innsbruck Climbing Centre is packed: From June 15th to 21st, World Cups in bouldering, lead climbing, and para climbing will take place against the familiar backdrop of the Tyrolean Alps. All information on the lineup, schedule, and livestream is available.
bouldering

"WELCOME TO MY WORLD!" – Janja Garnbret launches a YouTube channel

The most successful competitive climber in history is giving fans a first-ever glimpse into her private life on her new YouTube channel. Her first video takes them to the Boulder World Cup in Keqiao.

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mountaineering

CAMP recall: Affects the screws and nuts on the X-DREAM, X-DREAM TOTAL DRY and X-ALL MOUNTAIN ice tools

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CAMP informs that the screws connecting the shaft and axe head of the X-DREAM, X-DREAM TOTAL DRY and X-ALL MOUNTAIN ice tools have partially come loose; this affects products manufactured after October 2024.
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Former Team USA climbing coach sentenced to prison for possession of child sexual abuse material

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Matthew Maddison, the former speed climbing coach of USA Climbing, has been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison in the US state of Utah. The 37-year-old pleaded guilty as part of an agreement with prosecutors to possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material online. USA Climbing had already suspended the British-born Maddison from his duties following his arrest in the spring.
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Following a fatal climbing accident on Kalymnos: Almost 400 routes have been refurbished with titanium bolts.

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Since the fatal climbing accident on Kalymnos in the spring, route refurbishment on the Greek island has accelerated. According to the local initiative Rebolt Kalymnos, 383 routes have been completely re-equipped – with titanium instead of stainless steel.
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La Sportiva Challenger 28 review: Sailcloth at full throttle

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With the Challenger 28, La Sportiva is entering a category previously unknown to the brand: technical backpacks. I took it with me for five days of touring, including trips to the Arête des Cosmiques and alpine climbing.
bouldering

How is artificial intelligence changing the sport of climbing?

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Whether in training or route setting, for climbing gym operators or amateur athletes: We have looked at some examples of how artificial intelligence is currently shaping climbing, what might come in the future and what advantages and risks are involved.