Climbing News

Dani Arnold, Alexander Huber, and Simon Gietl opened a new route Kolibri on Jirishanca in Peru

A new alpine masterpiece has emerged in the Peruvian Andes. From July 13–15, 2025, legendary climbers Dani Arnold, Alexander Huber, and Simon Gietl completed the first ascent of Kolibri, a bold new route on the east face of Jirishanca (6,094 m) in the Cordillera Huayhuash.🧭 Route Overview📏 Length:…

Lucia Dörffel climbed Hazel Grace (8B+) at Gotthard Pass

Lucia Dörffel has just etched her name into bouldering history. On July 21, 2025, the 25-year-old German Olympian sent Hazel Grace (8B+) at Switzerland’s Gotthard Pass—her first boulder at this grade.Originally graded 8C by first ascensionist Giuliano Cameroni in 2017, Hazel Grace has since settled…

Eva Hammelmüller redpointed Crise de Panique (8c+) in Switzerland

Eva Hammelmüller’s latest send is pure fire. On July 24, 2025, the 25-year-old Austrian climber redpointed Crise de Panique (8c+) in Bas Valais, Switzerland—a route that’s as technical as it is aesthetic.This line is a fusion of Viol au Van (8b+) and Van de Panique (8c), first ascended by Jonathan…

Madrid Lead World Cup (18–19 July): Sanders and Lee took gold in Madrid’s first-ever Lead World Cup event

The Madrid Lead World Cup 2025 was a landmark event, marking the city’s debut on the IFSC circuit—and it delivered drama, emotion, and history-making performances 🧗‍♀️🧗‍♂️.🇺🇸 Annie Sanders: A Star AscendsAt just 17, Annie Sanders of the USA stunned the crowd by topping both her semifinal and final…

Denis Urubko and Maria Cardell made a bold new alpine-style ascent on Nanga Parbat, reaching the summit in just five days without fixed ropes or supplemental oxygen

Denis Urubko & Maria Cardell Blaze New Alpine Route on Nanga ParbatIn a feat that blends boldness with mastery, veteran mountaineers Denis Urubko and Maria Cardell have completed a new alpine-style ascent of Nanga Parbat (8,126m)—one of the world’s most formidable peaks—without fixed ropes, high…