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"It’s a beautiful route that I’m surprised doesn’t get climbed more" – Alex Honnold casually chalks off another big wall onsight solo
By Julia Clarke published
The climbing legend says the 4-hour car-to-car solo was a "personal best"

"He lives on in the lives of the people he saved and those he coached and mentored" – climbers pay tribute to mountain rescue legend
By Charlie Lyon published
David Whalley, who has died at the age of 72, was one of the UK’s most experienced mountain rescuers

Female Iranian climber reportedly forced to move to Spain following backlash after competing without covering her hair
By Charlie Lyon published
Elnaz Rekabi is thought to have fled her homeland to avoid further persecution

Charity invites queer hikers, campers, and climbers to head outdoors and find community in nature
By Will Symons published
The OutdoorLads group aims to get gay, bi and trans people into nature, leading hikes and other wilderness expeditions

Could drones really replace sherpas on Everest? Successful trials see drones carry 33lbs of equipment to Camp 1
By Charlie Lyon published
The return trips could be used to remove trash from the mountain, but not everyone approves

Arc'teryx announces details of its 2025 Academy series – hone your outdoor skills in the world's most legendary mountain environments
By Julia Clarke published
The Arc'teryx Academy series offers expert-guided workshops in Squamish, the Alps and the Lake District

Trekkers in Japan face hike in charges to climb Mount Fuji amid concerns over pollution and crowding
By Will Symons published
Japan's tallest mountain is climbed by 200,000 people each year, most in the busy summer season

"Every pitch was a real conquer" - Climbers summit one of the last wild faces in the Alps in expert 4 day ascent
By Will Symons published
The experienced alpine trio climbed the previously untouched north face of the 10,620ft Punta Pioda mountain

"I heard a pop, and I was alone and very far from civilization” - the American alpinist who overcame injury to conquer New Zealand's 100 toughest peaks
By Will Symons published
Climber and paraglider Nathan Longhurst scaled New Zealand's 100 'greatest' peaks in just four months
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