Keyword: Ukraine

When the lights go out in Kyiv, people keep climbing – by the light of their cell phone flashlights – until the generator kicks in. For this report, photojournalist and climber Wilson Vieira traveled to Kyiv and accompanied veterans, organizers, and climbing center staff. In the second part, the focus shifts to the SPACE climbing center itself: a place that remains open despite power outages, air raid sirens, and freezing cold.

In Kyiv, climbing is helping war veterans with amputations, vision loss, and PTSD rebuild their lives. Photojournalist and climber Wilson Vieira accompanied veterans, trainers, and foundations there. His three-part report shows how, from rubble and power outages, a space for self-determination emerges, and the climbing wall becomes a new beginning.

Katya Lipka photographed herself on the summit of Everest with a Ukrainian flag. Now she has been denied the Everest certificate.

As part of our recent beta broadcast, we're auctioning off a rock crystal belonging to Dave Graham. 100 percent of the proceeds go to those in need of the war in Ukraine. The auction runs until Tuesday, April 12th.

The International Sport Climbing Federation (IFSC) announces further measures in response to the war in Ukraine. All IFSC competitions in Russia and Belarus are suspended until further notice. All athletes and team officials from the two countries are suspended.

After a series of consultations with various stakeholders, the International Climbing Federation IFSC has today decided to cancel the IFSC Bouldering and Speed ​​World Cup, scheduled for April 1-3, 2022 in Moscow, from the competition calendar.