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Recap: The 2026 Ice Climbing World Cup & Winterfest in Longmont, USA 🧗‍♂️❄️

What a weekend of ice, adrenaline, and community spirit! From February 20–22, 2026, the world's elite ice climbers descended upon Longmont, Colorado,…

Feb 25, 2026

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Eva-Maria Hammelmüller Ticks Her Fifth 9a: "WRC" in Col de Castillon

"Sometimes the best days are not the ones you expect." This perfectly sums up Austrian lead climbing specialist Eva-Maria Hammelmüller’s latest…

Feb 24, 2026

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Skimo Goes Olympic: The Historic Debut at Milano Cortina 2026

For the first time since Skeleton returned in 2002, the Winter Olympics is welcoming a brand new sport. Ski Mountaineering (Skimo) finally hits the…

Feb 18, 2026

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Why Nepal's Proposed 7,000m Rule is Shaking Up the Climbing World

For decades, the path to Mount Everest has been paved with ambition, money, and varying degrees of preparation. But if the Government of Nepal has…

Feb 18, 2026

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Olympians Return to Dominance: 2026 USA Lead Nationals Recap

Date: February 13, 2026 Event: 2026 YETI Climbing National Championships Location: High Point Climbing and Fitness, Orlando,…

Feb 16, 2026