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The 32-year-old from Erlangen is giving up sport climbing and setting himself a new goal: to climb the seven highest peaks in the world – by the time he's 35. In an interview, he explains why now is the right time.

Professional alpinist and mountain guide Michi Wohlleben has addressed the tragic death of a 33-year-old woman from Salzburg on the Großglockner in his latest YouTube video. He discusses the media coverage, statements made by others, and the court's verdict, and makes clear what particularly concerns him about the case as an experienced mountain guide.

The film "K2 Chasing Shadows" is now available on YouTube after its festival tour at Mountains on Stage. The film follows French alpinist Benjamin Védrines as he sets a new record time on the world's second-highest peak and then becomes the first person to paraglide from K2.

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.

Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker tackled the Hanuman route in Brigerbad during a trip to Switzerland. This video shows how the pair planned the route and their tactics.

British climber Hamish McArthur is causing a stir in the international climbing scene: He succeeded in completing the second ascent of the 9A boulder No One Mourns The Wicked in Thunder Ridge, Colorado – in just one session.

One attempt. That's all Babsi Zangerl needed to climb the 1000-meter-long freerider big wall route (VI 5.13a/7c+) on El Capitan. The film Flashed tells the story of this Vorarlberg native's incredible achievement.

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.