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Colorado college student, 20, sends challenging 5.13a route in Kyrgyzstan over summer break - "this may be the best route I’ve ever done"

By Julia Clarke Published

The student climbed one of the world's most difficult rock faces only five months after undergoing wrist surgery

Climbing & Mountaineering
Lowa Cevedale Pro GTX Mid review: a rugged B2 mountaineering boot for alpine exploits

By Alex Foxfield Published

It’s into the mountains with Lowa’s Cevedale Pro GTX Mid – a German mountaineering boot well-suited to alpinism, winter mountaineering and more

Climbing & Mountaineering
Cimalp Whymper Technical Fleece Jacket: a mountain midlayer par excellence

By Alex Foxfield Published

We take to the mountains in Cimalp’s Whymper Technical Fleece Jacket: an accomplished hooded mid-layer for serious adventures

Hiking Jackets
“I’ve poured everything into this long recovery” - superstar American climber returns from lengthy injury, and could compete in the next World Cup

By Will Symons Published

The four-time bouldering world champion has missed the entire 2025 World Cup season so far with two serious knee injuries

Climbing Events & Competitions
"A perilous endeavour for any climber" - safety warning after man suffering suspected altitude sickness suffers fatal fall on California's Mount Shasta

By Will Symons Published

The 50-year-old man was descending the Californian mountain in stormy conditions when he became separated from his companion

Climbing Safety
Worrying signs for US climbers: Canadian bouldering brand Flashed stops sales to its nearest neighbor after Trump tariffs

By Will Symons Published

The climbing brand is best known for its dependable crash mats and bouldering accessories

Climbing Gear
US journalist reveals harrowing details of surviving 6 days stranded on remote Norwegian mountain with broken femur and no water: "I knew I wasn't going to be able to move"

By Julia Clarke Published

Alec Luhn has spoken out from his hospital bed, where he continues to recover

Climbing & Mountaineering
"He tried for days to escape, but there was nothing he could do" - California climber rescued after spending 2 days behind rushing waterfall

By Will Symons Published

The 46-year-old climber was dragged behind a gushing waterfall while attempting to rappel down a cliffside in Sequoia National Forest

Climbing Safety
Who are the world’s greatest trad climbers?

By Alex Foxfield Published

We go nuts about the world’s greatest trad climbers of today, putting their remarkable climbs into context

Climbing & Mountaineering
Chinese climber killed by falling rocks during descent of K2 in treacherous late-season conditions

By Will Symons Published

An unusually dry summer has worsened conditions on the world's second-tallest mountain, causing an increase in rockfalls and dangerous underfoot terrain

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