News, tips and topos about multi-pitch climbing

Edu Marin projects Eternal Flame at the Trango Towers

Eternal Flame is one of the most demanding big wall tours in the world. The Spaniard Edu Marin wants to secure the first free ascent of the original route.

Samuel Ometz opens difficult route Sauve qui pleut (8c / +, 270m)

Samuel Ometz from western Switzerland manages to freely climb a multi-pitch route that he set up near Fionnay. The Sauve qui pleut route is one of the most difficult MSL routes in Switzerland.

Climbing film Orbayu Free Again with Siebe Vanhee

On July 25, 2020, Siebe Vanhee managed to climb the multi-pitch route Orbayu (8c, 500m, 13SL). The North Face's film Orbayu Free Again has been available in full length on Actiontalk TV since yesterday.

Climbing harnesses Adjama and Luna: all-rounders?

A climbing harness for all mountain sports? The Petzl Adjama and Luna W models come close. We introduce them.

Belgians repeat fly (8c, 550m)

Siebe Vanhee and Sébastien Berthe climbed the difficult multi-pitch route Fly (14c, 2021m) in the Lauterbrunnen valley rotpunkt on Monday, June 8, 550.

Imposing red point ascent: the Pou brothers score Jon (8a + / 8b)

The Basque professional climbers Iker and Eneko Pou manage the first free ascent of the Jon (8a + / 8b) route in the Egino climbing area in the province of Álava.

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.

One for all: The Konseal climbing pants from Arc'teryx

Climbing pants must be functional and specific for movement on the rock. The Arc'teryx Konseal Pant can do that - and more.

Robust companion: the Trad 30 Dry climbing backpack from Ortovox

The climbing backpack Trad 30 Dry from Ortovox is waterproof and robust. Your spare clothes and equipment are guaranteed to stay dry here.

The best of both worlds: the Reach 12 backpack from Blue Ice

Which backpack type is good for climbing? Which one for trail running? The Reach 12 from Blue Ice combines both worlds.

Warning: Peguet is calling Maillon Rapide back

Peguet, a company specializing in the manufacture of quick links, Maillon Rapide, calls for a review of its 8mm models.

Sean Villanueva and Jon Griffin: First ascent of La Chaltenense on Fitz Roy

Sean Villanueva and Jon Griffin climb El Chaltenense, arguably the longest and most sustained off-width route in the world.

Adam Ondra and Tommy Caldwell in conversation about The Dawn Wall

In the following video, climbing greats Adam Ondra and Tommy Caldwell talk about Olympia, The Dawn Wall, the connection between sport climbing and multi-pitch climbing, and their personal plans for the future.

Abseiling is a thing of the past: Danny MacAskill does the slab route with his bike

Danny MacAskill is riding a plate climbing route on his bike. The result of the hair-raising action can be seen in the film The Slabs.

Janja Garnbret & Domen Skofic climb the highest chimney in Europe

Janja Garnbret and Domen Skofic from Slovenia started the world's longest artificial multi-pitch climbing route. The route is located at the highest chimney in Europe at 360 meters. We show pictures and the video of the inspection.