free soloing archive

Dean Potter: Free Soloing with Parachute

On the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the death of climber and extreme athlete Dean Potter, Reel Rock released recordings of a free solo ascent of The Rostrum and the Alien Roof.

Jorge Diaz-Rullo climbs the 8c route Darwin Dixit free solo

Jorge Diaz-Rullo climbs 8b + route Darwin Dixit free solo

The Spaniard Jorge Diaz-Rullo managed the rope-free ascent of the 8c sport climbing route Darwin Dixit in Margalef. This video shows his passage.

Interview: Alfredo Webber in an interview about his free solo ascent

Interview with free solo climber Alfredo Webber

In mid-March, the 52-year-old Italian managed one of the most difficult free solo ascents in climbing history with Panem et Circenses (8c). We spoke to Alfredo about his exploit.

Alfredo Webber climbs the 8c route free solo

The Italian Alfredo Webber managed one of the most difficult free solo ascents in climbing history. He climbed the route Panem et Circenses (8c) near Arco without a rope or a belaying partner.

Dave MacLeod on the Free Solo ascent of Darwin Dixit (8b +) in Margalef

2008 succeeded Dave MacLeod with Darwin Dixit (then rated 8c), which was probably the hardest free-solo ascent. Now he publishes a video.

Hansjörg Auer climbs 3 summit in the Dolomites free solo

Hansjörg Auer climbs three peaks in the Dolomites free solo

The Austrian alpinist Hansjörg Auer climbs 3 peaks in the Dolomites in one day free solo. With a light paraglider he laid the path between ...

Alex Honnold climbs freerider free solo - El Capitan

First video sequence of Alex Honnold's free-of-charge on El Capitan

On June 3, the American Alex Honnold climbed the Freerider route on El Capitan free solo, making climbing history. The media coverage is practically exclusive ...