Climbing News

Nepal Opens 97 Remote Himalayan Peaks for Free in Bid to Spread Tourism Away from Everest

Nepal Waives Fees for 97 Himalayan Peaks in a Bold Move to Reshape TourismKathmandu, Nepal – In a landmark decision aimed at diversifying its tourism landscape and alleviating the mounting pressure on Mount Everest, the Government of Nepal has announced that it will waive climbing permit fees for…

Pete Whittaker soloed the North Wall of Blåmann in Norway in under 24 hours—all free, all rope solo

🧗‍♂️ Pete Whittaker’s Epic Rope Solo of Blåmann’s North WallIn a jaw-dropping display of endurance, skill, and mental fortitude, British climber Pete Whittaker has rope soloed the North Wall of Blåmann in Norway—all free, all alone, and all within 24 hours. This ascent is one of the boldest big…

James Pearson made a bold repeat of Crac yr Meistri (E9) on Llanberis slate in Wales

🔥 James Pearson Repeats Crac yr Meistri (E9) on Llanberis SlateJames Pearson, known for his fearless approach to bold trad lines, has made a gripping repeat of Crac yr Meistri—a notoriously technical and serious E9 route etched into the slate walls of Llanberis, North Wales. This climb is not just…

New route on Nevado Cashan (5686m) in Peru by Manuel López and Alex Úbeda, dedicated to Spanish mountaineer Carlos Suárez

🏔️ “Carlos Suárez” — A Tribute on Nevado Cashan (5,686m)📍 Location & ContextMountain: Nevado Cashan, Cordillera Blanca, Peruvian AndesFace: Northwest FaceAltitude: 5,686 metersDate of Ascent: July 26–27, 2025Route Name: Carlos Suárez, in honor of the legendary Spanish mountaineer who tragically…

Jonas Schild made a rare free ascent of Joy Division

🧗‍♂️ Jonas Schild's Epic Free Ascent of Joy DivisionIn June 2025, Swiss climber Jonas Schild, alongside Thomas Schmid, completed a rare and impressive free ascent of "Joy Division"—an 800-meter granite multi-pitch rated 8b on Monte Qualido in Val di Mello, Italy. This route, established in 2004 by…