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Watch Babsi Zangerl become the first person to flash Yosemite’s El Capitan in new Black Diamond climbing film
By Will Symons published
The Austrian climber made history with the stunning flash climb - here's how it happened

What is a crux in climbing? Getting to grips with hardest parts of the ascent
By Alex Foxfield published
We reveal how the crux impacts the overall grade of a route and consider famous examples from climbing history

Want to see Yosemite’s stunning ‘firefall’ phenomenon this month? You’ll have to make a reservation
By Will Symons published
The breath-taking 'waterfall of fire' is a trick of the light, that illuminates Yosemite’s Horsetail waterfall on clear February nights

Who is Tommy Caldwell? The rock star of the Dawn Wall
By Alex Foxfield published
We delve into the incredible life of Tommy Caldwell, one of America’s greatest ever rock climbers

Babsi Zengeri makes history with first-ever "unprecedented, no-falls" flash climb of El Capitan
By Julia Clarke published
The Austrian climber ascended Freerider without any projecting and didn't fall once

Who is Alex Honnold? The life of the world’s most famous rock climber
By Alex Foxfield published
We take a look at the extraordinary life of Alex Honnold, one of the world’s greatest ever climbers

What is El Capitan? And what makes it so special?
By Julia Clarke last updated
We reveal what makes El Capitan, Yosemite National Park's prize rock face so special, and find out how to get to the top

What is big wall climbing?
By Julia Clarke published
The imposing rock slabs across the world that require grit, skill and determination to send
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