Keyword: Rope solo style

Historical: Stefano Ragazzo climbs Eternal Flame Rope solo

Stefano Ragazzo climbs the iconic big wall Eternal Flame rope solo. We spoke to the strong alpinist about his ascent.

Chronology of an adventure in the wild Atlas Mountains

Iker Pou opens up a new multi-pitch route in the Atlas Mountains and repeats several difficult tours single-handedly.

“Falls during rope soloing are static and intense – not the best experience.”

Siebe Vanhee climbs two difficult multi-pitch routes rope solo in the Verdon Gorge, the 8b Une Jolie Fleur even almost onsight.

Before work, a rope solo first ascent in the ice

Budding mountain guide Juho Knuutila is known for his daring ascents in the demanding ice and mixed terrain of the far north. In December he climbed Rånkeipen with Alexander Nordvall Arctic Circus (M6, WI6). A few days ago he returned to the wall near Narvik early in the morning to climb another wild mixed line before work - single-handedly.

Appointment with Death: Filip Babicz climbs one of the most dangerous gritstone routes rope solo

Appointment with Death (E9, 6c) is one of the boldest routes in English gritstone. Filip Babicz recently secured the fifth repetition of the line. Unlike the other climbers before him, he brought neither a crash pad nor a climbing partner.

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