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Benjamin Védrines and Léo Billon succeed in a massive north face trilogy in winter

The two top French alpinists Benjamin Védrines and Léo Billon are making history with their winter north face trilogy.

Janja Garnbret is the first woman to climb 8c onsight: Fish Eye

Janja Garnbret writes climbing history with her onsight ascent of the 8c route Fish Eye. Never before has a woman succeeded in onsighting a route with this level of difficulty.

Laura Rogora is the first woman to climb grade 9b / + with Erebor

The young Italian Laura Rogora is the first woman to climb a route with a difficulty level of 9b / +. She succeeded with the Erebor line at Eremo di San Paolo, Italy.

K2 without artificial oxygen: how was it possible? | Show BETA

How did Nirmal Purja manage to climb the K2 without an oxygen bottle. Assessments by alpine experts and exclusive meteo data.

K2: happiness and unhappiness on the second highest mountain in the world

The K2 was climbed for the first time in winter. But while the summiteers were cheering, one of their colleagues died further down the mountain, who had turned back out of caution that morning.

K2 committed in winter for the first time: Sherpa team makes alpine history

After numerous unsuccessful attempts, K2 was first committed in winter. A pure Sherpa team managed this.

Do Kneepads change the level of difficulty when climbing? That's what the pros say

Do Kneepads change the level of difficulty? Does a special assessment have to be introduced? This is what Adam Ondra, Alex Megos and Co. say

Video: Laura Rogora climbs Ali Hulk Extension Total Sit Start (9b)

Laura Rogora made history with the ascent of Ali Hulk Extension Total Sit Start. This video shows the way to the ascent.

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