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Zach Galla makes the third ascent of Megatron (V17 / 9A) in Eldorado Canyon, Colorado

Eldorado Canyon, Colorado — The elite tier of global bouldering has just seen another monumental send. On April 13, 2026, 25-year-old American…

Apr 16, 2026

Sébastien Bouin 9b france

Sébastien Bouin Establishes a New 9b in France: Le Champ des Muses

French rock climbing powerhouse Sébastien (Seb) Bouin has done it again. Continuing his phenomenal streak of world-class first ascents, Bouin has…

Apr 14, 2026

Jana Švecová Tokyo Drift 8c

Jana Švecová Makes History with First Ascent of "Tokyo Drift" (V15/8C)

The ceiling for female bouldering just got pushed a little higher. On March 28, 2026, 28-year-old Czech climber Jana Švecová claimed the first ascent…

Apr 10, 2026

Yannick Glatthard Switzerland

Yannick Glatthard completes a fly‑and‑climb first ascent on Tällistock (Switzerland)

A solo paragliding and mixed-climbing adventure in the Swiss Alps. Quick Facts Climber/Pilot: Yannick Glatthard (Switzerland) …

Mar 23, 2026

mixed route Mont Blanc Petites Jorasses

New mixed route Mutante on Petites Jorasses (Mont Blanc massif)

A modern winter mixed climb on the south face of the Petites Jorasses in the Mont Blanc massif. Quick Facts Location: South Face of…