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Dylan Chuat climbed Move (9b+) in Flatanger, Norway—one of Adam Ondra’s hardest routes

Dylan Chuat’s ascent of Move (9b/+) in Flatanger, Norway is a major moment in elite sport climbing. 🧗‍♂️ Route Overview: Move (9b/+)Location: Flatanger Cave, NorwayEstablished by: Adam Ondra in 2013Grade: 9b/+ (extremely difficult)Style: Long, overhanging sport route with powerful bouldering…

Igor Koller, age 73, repeated his 1974 route Candy on Lomnický štít in Slovakia, 51 years after its first ascent

At age 73, Slovak climbing legend Igor Koller has once again etched his name into the granite of the High Tatras, repeating his iconic 1974 route Candy on the west face of Lomnický štít—a staggering 51 years after its first ascent.🧗 A Historic Climb RevisitedOn August 13, 2025, Koller teamed up…

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…