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American climber claims to be first to solo the most brutal line on Denali, the tallest mountain in the US, but labels the Alaska Range a "hellscape" after punishing 53-day trip
By Charlie Lyon published
The Slovak Direct route has seen fewer than 20 ascents since the 1980s

Watch amazing new speed climbing record – "the fastest speed climbing run ever done in Europe" – being set at the IFSC European Cup
By Charlie Lyon published
Ukranian climber Yaroslav Tkach took gold with his incredible sub-five-second performance

"A harrowing battle for survival hundreds of feet above the ground": we won't need to worry about Alex Honnold's climbing skills for his next project – his acting abilities may be another story
By Julia Clarke last updated
The Free Solo legend's next project is a Hollywood climbing horror movie – watch the trailer now

Dramatic finish in the latest Climbing World Cup bouldering round as Pan Yufei strikes late to take gold, edging out Mejdi Schalck
By Julia Clarke published
The Chinese climber took his first World Cup title, while the women's final saw Erin McNeice also take her first bouldering gold

"None of the climbers had a high level of experience": new reports details what went wrong in North Cascades climbing accident that killed 3
By Julia Clarke published
A new report issued by the US Forest Service outlines the key factors that may have contributed to the deadly fall

Climbing World Cup preview: the world's best climbers eye medal places as they return to the wall for the penultimate bouldering competition of 2025
By Will Symons published
The upcoming climbing World Cup in Bern, Switzerland, could solidify the 2025 winners and losers in the bouldering competition

America's highest peak sees second death in 6 days as skier buried in massive avalanche
By Julia Clarke published
The NPS reports that there are currently 500 climbers on the famous mountain

"We can get anybody to the top" - meet the organization helping adventurers living with disabilities achieve their climbing dreams
By Will Symons published
Anyone Can aims to help people living with disabilities get outdoors and find their community through the power of climbing

Yosemite bans large flags after climbers protest Trump cuts using upside down Stars and Stripes and rig Trans Pride flag to El Capitan
By Will Symons published
People are no longer allowed to display large flags in wilderness areas, after they were used in multiple protests and demonstrations
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