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120 meter rope team fall – one survivor, three dead

A serious climbing accident occurred in Washington State, USA, in which four climbers fell approximately 120 meters. Three of them died, while one man survived despite serious injuries and was able to alert emergency services.
mountaineering

"The Rätikon doesn't care how strong you are physically." Nemuel Feurle scores against Silbergeier

Vorarlberg's Nemuel Feurle successfully redpoints the Silbergeier route (8b+, 160m, 6 pitches) in the Rätikon. In an interview, Nemuel reveals the key to his success and what projects he'll be tackling next.
mountaineering

"Huge tragedy risked" | Plane almost crashes into ski marathon on Monte Rosa

A scene straight out of an action movie: On Monte Rosa in the Valais Alps, a microlight aircraft narrowly misses a group of ski tourers. Eyewitnesses describe it as a near-disaster on the second-highest peak in the Alps.
mountaineering

50 years of Bergauf-Bergab | Popular TV format celebrates anniversary

There are probably few mountain sports enthusiasts in German-speaking countries who have never seen a show from the Bergauf-Bergab series. The format has now been on the air for 50 years, and Bayerischer Rundfunk is celebrating the anniversary with a new series.
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Spectacular mountain rescue on Mount Kenya

In 1970, Austrians Gert Judmeier and Oswald Ölz set out to climb the majestic Mount Kenya. But their adventure took a tragic turn when Judmeier was involved in a serious accident on the descent.
mountaineering

Head-to-head race on Mount Everest: Andrews & Egloff plan record attempts

Speed ​​climbers Tyler Andrews and Karl Egloff both have their sights set on new record times on Mount Everest – without artificial oxygen.
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Impressive solo first ascent on the northeast pillar of the Wildgall by Simon Gietl

On April 12, 2025, South Tyrolean mountaineer Simon Gietl made the first solo ascent of the Northeast Pillar of the Wildgall. The 300-meter-long mixed route Lumina (M7 A0) follows a striking, logical dihedral and offers varied passages that can be securely protected with friends.
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Nicolas Hojac and Philipp Brugger climb Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau in 15 hours and 30 minutes

With 15 hours and 30 minutes, Nicolas Hojac and Philipp Brugger smashed the 21-year-old record of Ueli Steck and Stephan Siegrist on the north faces of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
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Mountain Film Festival Mountains on Stage 2025 – Raffle

The mountain film festival Mountains on Stage returns to the stage in April and May with its summer edition, performing in 22 countries and more than 250 cities. The German-language tour starts on April 23, 2024, in Augsburg and stops in 20 cities across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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Two Sherpas swept away by avalanche on Annpurna

The Annapurna season started this week with summit successes and a tragic news story: two Sherpas are missing after an avalanche.
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Lacrux is looking for a Content Creator | Editor

Do you love climbing and mountain sports as much as we do, and are interested in the news and stories this sport produces? Then you've found your dream job with us – because Lacrux is looking for a successor in editorial work.
mountaineering

Trio of alpinists climbs impressive north face | Luce e Tenebre – Punta Pioda

From March 6 to 9, Roger Schäli, Filippo Sala, and Silvan Schüpbach will climb the central section of the Punta Pioda North Face. This very steep and compact section of the wall has never been climbed before and offers extreme difficulty.
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Most dangerous job in the world | Icefall Doctors on Mount Everest

Every spring, the Icefall Doctors, a team of experienced Sherpas, begin preparing for the Mount Everest season. Since the 1990s, they have been securing the Khumbu Glacier's south face for the ascent of hundreds of alpine climbers each year.
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Crazy ski runs in Patagonia | Film tip «Painting the Mountains»

The French ski team of Aurel Lardy, Vivian Bruchez and Jules Socié has opened up new ski routes in the granite walls of Fitz Roy - an area that is otherwise reserved for climbers. The filmmaker Matthew Tufts documented their daring undertaking with impressive footage.
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"Traversing the glacier without a rope was a misjudgment"

Silvan Schüpbach, Peter Von Känel and Carlos Molina climbed a new route on the north face of the Nesthorn called The Cuckoo's Nest. On the way back they fell into a crevasse, but luckily they were not injured. A report by Silvan Schüpbach and Peter von Känel.
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Notorious route repeated | Gietl/Sieberer climb Schiefer Riss

The two alpinists Simon Gietl and Martin Sieberer succeed in the second winter ascent of the adventurous Schiefer Riss route on the Sagwandspitze after more than twenty years.
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Benjamin Védrines succeeds in winter solo ascent of the Petit Dru west face | BASE

From February 17 to 21, 2025, French alpinist Benjamin Védrines completed a solo winter ascent of the BASE route on the west face of the Petit Dru in the Mont Blanc massif.
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Sean Villanueva liberates old Patagonia project | The Approach Team Line

Sean Villanueva succeeds in free climbing the most difficult route on the El Mocho massif in Patagonia, The Approach Team Line. It is an old techno route by two Bulgarians.
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German Alpine Association continues to grow

The German Alpine Association grew by 2024 percent to a total of 3,30 million members in 1,57. As a major civil society actor, the DAV is also making eight demands to the future government for the 2025 federal election.
mountaineering

New Trad-Drytooling testpiece opened: The Unfinished (D10)

With Die Unfertigete, Peter von Känel and Silvan Schüpbach succeed in making the first ascent of a challenging trad drytooling route on the Stockhorn.
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Ski touring and freeride festival in Pontresina | Backcountry Weeks 2025

The Backcountry Weeks will take place in Pontresina from March 28th to 30th, 2025. At the event, participants have the opportunity to take part in various courses and guided tours. The offer is aimed at beginners as well as advanced riders. We are giving away a one-day ticket for the event.
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LSV recall: Black Diamond Recon LT | Avalanche beacon

This is the second time that the Black Diamond Recon LT has been affected by a product recall. After a software problem led to a recall in 2023, it is currently a technical problem. In 2022, it was the Black Diamond Recon BT that was affected by a call for review.
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Seb Berthe climbs Dawn Wall

On January 31st, at 08.00:XNUMX a.m., Belgian Seb Berthe stood at the exit of the route after successfully climbing the Dawn Wall. He is only the fourth person to have free climbed the most difficult multi-pitch route in the world. In this article, we publish a detailed, personal report by Seb Berthe about his time on the wall.
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Recall: LVS Neo BT Pro from Arva

Arva Equipment calls on owners of the Neo BT Pro to stop using it immediately and return the device to the manufacturer.
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«Suddenly the fuel ran out – in the middle of Lake Baikal» | Anti Gravity

Dani Arnold is known for his speed records and first ascents around the world. In his newly published book "Anti Gravity" he gives an insight into his expeditions and the fascination of ice climbing. We are giving away a signed copy of the book.
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E-touring skis: Battery-powered to the summit

A Swiss company is launching a technical solution that allows ski touring with electric support.
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“Suddenly there were two gigantic loose rock flakes” – Again no ascent

A 10-meter-wide loose rock flake forced Colin Haley and Tyler to retreat on the El Corazon route on Fitz Roy in Patagonia.
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Thanks to Xenon Gas: Everest and Back in One Week

Rapid AscentTM or FlashTM are the product names of the latest expedition offers on the highest mountains in the world. More and more people would like to stand on an eight-thousander and are prepared to spend a lot of money to do so.
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Film tip: «Here, hold my child» | Professional skiing and motherhood

For years, the two professional skiers Jackie Paaso and Elyse Saugstad were an integral part of the international freeride circus. When the two had children, a lot of things changed in their lives. The film "Here, Hold My Kid" tells in an entertaining way how the two deal with motherhood.
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«Short but intense» | New mixed route in the Gondo Gorge | Gli Artigli di Dade

Luca Moroni and Tommaso Lamantia succeed in the first ascent of a new challenging mixed route in the Gondo Gorge: Gli Artigli di Dade (WI 4+ M10, 4SL).

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bouldering

First World Cup gold for Naïlé Meignan in Curitiba, Sorato Anraku back on top

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At the first IFSC World Cup in South America last weekend, Japanese Sorato Anraku returned in his usual strong form. In the women's competition, French bouldering champion Naïlé Meignan topped the World Cup podium for the first time.
Climbing

Outdoor festival MisoXperience | Info, tickets

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The fifth edition of the MisoXperience outdoor festival promises an expanded program with bouldering, paragliding, kayaking and Family Day.
Climbing

Dangerous chemicals discovered in climbing shoes

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A recent study by the University of Vienna came to a worrying conclusion: The rubber abrasion of climbing shoes in climbing halls releases fine particles that contain potentially harmful chemicals – in concentrations that are sometimes even more polluted than the air on busy streets.
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Training

More helps more? | Why "climbing more" doesn't make you stronger faster

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Some swear by training plans, others prefer to improve by spending as much time on the wall as possible. One myth is particularly persistent: If you simply climb a lot, you'll get stronger faster, even without targeted training.
bouldering

Bouldering World Cup Curitiba: Info, program & live stream

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For the first time, a World Cup will take place in South America this weekend. At the event in Curitiba, southwest of Sao Paulo, everything will revolve around the discipline of bouldering, following the lead and speed competitions of the past few weeks.