Videos

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Video | New classic on the tick list: Michaela Kiersch boulders “Hazel Grace” (8B+)

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She spent two weeks in June at the Gotthard Pass, and Michaela Kiersch is once again showing top form. Among other things, one of the most coveted routes in Switzerland, "Hazel Grace" (8B+), is now on her tick list. The latest Mellow video shows the ascent, with special guests Dave Graham and first ascensionist Giuliano Cameroni.
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Half crimp, drag, sloper and more: Lattice coaches break down every grip type

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Which hold type benefits you the most? How do you train slopers effectively? And how do you build the necessary strength for pockets and monos without damaging your ligaments? In a new video, lattice coaches Jen and Billy address these very questions and work their way through (almost) every hold type you'll find on rock and in the gym.
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A Big Wall Story – Anna Hazelnutt & Matilda Söderlund

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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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Videos

Alexander Megos ends his climbing career – and plans the Seven Summits | April Fool's joke!

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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.
mountaineering

Michi Wohlleben on the Großglockner incident: Clear words from a mountain guide

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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.
mountaineering

Benjamin Vedrines – »K2 Chasing Shadows«

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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.
Training
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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.
climbing
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Wide Boyz bite their teeth on the Swiss trad route

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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.
bouldering
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Hamish McArthur boulders 9A in one session | Video by No One Mourns The Wicket

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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.
climbing
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Film online: Babsi Zangerl flashes the freerider big wall route

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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.
mountaineering

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

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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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News

mountaineering

European Outdoor Film Tour 2026/27 | All films & dates starting on October 12th

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The European Outdoor Film Tour returns for its 25th anniversary with a brand-new film program. The premiere is on October 12th at the Deutsches Theater in Munich – after which many stops are planned throughout Europe. See all films and dates at a glance.
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.
climbing

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.
climbing

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.
Products

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.