Climbing News

Video of Sir William and the Quest for the Holy Jug (Excalibur 9b+ Second Ascent)

Scottish climber William Bosi made history by completing the second ascent of Excalibur, a 9b+ sport climbing route in Arco, Italy. Originally bolted by Cristian Dorigatti and Morris Fontanari, the route was first climbed by Stefano Ghisolfi in February 2023, marking it as Italy’s hardest climb…

Lee Sungsu Sends Burden of Dreams (9A/V17) - Twice

South Korean climber Lee Sungsu has made headlines with his ascent of Burden of Dreams (V17/9A)—not once, but twice! This legendary boulder problem, located in Lappnor, Finland, was first climbed by Nalle Hukkataival in 2016 and is widely regarded as one of the hardest in the world.Lee initially…

Will Moss Flashes El Capitan

William Moss’s flash ascent of Freerider on El Capitan is one of the most groundbreaking achievements in big wall climbing. His 22-hour, 16-minute ascent marks the first-ever flash of an El Cap route in a single day, pushing the boundaries of what climbers believed was possible.Moss’s Preparation &…

Mammut’s Core Protect Ropes

Mammut’s Core Protect Ropes represent a significant leap forward in climbing safety technology, meticulously engineered for the demands of alpine climbing, mountaineering, and ice climbing. Designed to withstand the harshest conditions, these ropes incorporate an innovative extra aramid (Kevlar)…

Katie Lamb achieved the first-ever female ascent of a consensus V16 (8C+) boulder, "The Dark Side," in Yosemite National Park.

American climber Katie Lamb has made history by achieving the first-ever female ascent of a consensus V16 (8C+) boulder, The Dark Side, in Yosemite National Park.The Dark Side, located at Camp 4 Boulders, was first climbed by Carlo Traversi in December 2023, after more than 50 sessions of effort.…