The prolific Georgian died in a fall during a lightning storm on Shkhelda, a mountain in his native Caucasus.
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The prolific Georgian died in a fall during a lightning storm on Shkhelda, a mountain in his native Caucasus.
“We did not feel a lot of joy on the summit,” said Aleš Česen. “Deep down we were happy, but the ascent took everything from us.”
Climbing “French free,” Italian Stefano Ragazzo has made the first rope solo ascent of 'Eternal Flame' (VI; 2,100ft).
Mortal injury is highly unlikely, but sport climbing is still hard on the body.
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An ambitious alpine ascent on the West Face has ended in disaster. Elsewhere on the mountain, its speed record is cut in half.
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The IFSC has disqualified all American climbers scheduled to compete in Briançon after a representative failed to confirm their attendance.
The June 30 landslides hit the alpine valley of Bavona—home to many top-shelf boulder problems—leaving seven individuals dead and five more missing.
“Should I prioritize saving my life, or should I prioritize climbing? When I thought about it, I became convinced climbing was an essential part of my life.”
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The Belgian shared her experience on recent project La Planta de Shiva (5.15b) and what it’s like to be one of only four women to send the grade.
A group of activists, “Climbers with Palestine,” unfurled the 25-foot banner from El Cap Tower on Monday.
A few of the best skin care solutions on the market for sweaty palms, splits, bulbous calluses, and other skin woes.
If your palms and tips aren’t happy, you probably aren’t going to send. Let’s talk skin care solutions and hear what the pros have to say.
Martin Feistl, 27, was among the most talented and bold alpinists of his generation. He died after a 130-foot fall.
“I’m sure there must have been edges to make the foot placements better," says Jesse Dufton, "but because I can’t see, I didn’t find any. I’ve never known such pain in my calves.”
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How climate-friendly is rock climbing? How can we minimize our carbon footprint on and off the wall?
