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Baby Steps: Film about the balancing act between motherhood and climbing

The film Baby Steps by Raphaél Fourau shows the personal journey of the athlete Caroline Ciavaldini to become a mother for the second time and at the same time not to lose herself as a climber. With her story, Caroline hopes to reach out to other parents while also inspiring moms to pursue their passions.

James Pearson climbs Neil Gresham's trad line Lexicon (E11, 7a)

James Pearson manages the fourth iteration of the trad route Lexicon (E11, 7a) in the Lake District. To add spice to his ascent, he entered the Trad line, which is not only one of the most difficult in England but also in the world, without first checking out in the top rope.

Babsi Zangerl in one of the toughest trad routes in France (Le Voyage, E10, 7a)

In 2021, Babsi Zangerl climbed the mentally demanding trad route Le Voyage (E10, 7a). In the video, she takes the viewers into the sandstone wall, which has just enough structure to climb on and lay the most necessary safety devices.

James Pearson climbs his first 8c boulder with Juneru Sit

James Pearson gets the third ascent of the 8c boulder Juneru Sit in Albarracin. For the Briton it is the first boulder of this difficulty. At the same time, Pearson underscores his versatility as a climber with this ascent.

Film New Life: When a climbing couple has children

The North Face presents "New Life", a feature film that accompanies climbers Caroline Ciavaldini and James Pearson on their journey to parenthood and shows the ups and downs of their outdoor adventures as they raise their first child, Arthur.

Criticized: Caroline Ciavaldini and James Pearson climb into a stalactite cave

The two professional climbers Caroline Ciavaldini and James Pearson recently announced their latest climbing project, in which they climb in a stalactite cave. They are now being sharply criticized for the action.

Pearson and Larcher on what is probably the most difficult trad route in the world: Tribe

In this video, Jacopo Larcher and James Pearson talk about the Route Tribe and the story behind their ascents.

James Pearson & Caroline Ciavaldini climb difficult gritstone classics

James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini successful in English gritstone: They climb Harder Faster (E9 7a) and Gaia (E8 6c) respectively.

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