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Pete Whittaker & Mari Salvesen flash the world’s hardest urban crack

Pete Whittaker and Mari Salvesen made history by flashing Autobahn (5.14), a 60‑meter horizontal offwidth crack hidden beneath a Sheffield highway—widely regarded as the world’s hardest urban crack.Route: Autobahn, first climbed by Tom Randall in 2024, is a brutal roof crack that devours #5 cams…

Grueling 23-Day Climb: Sasha DiGiulian Becomes First Woman to Free Climb El Capitan’s Platinum Wall

🧗 Grueling 23-Day Climb: Sasha DiGiulian Becomes First Woman to Free Climb El Capitan’s Platinum Wall🌟 A Historic AchievementSasha DiGiulian, one of the most accomplished climbers of her generation, has etched her name into climbing history by becoming the first woman to free climb El Capitan’s…

François Cazzanelli climbs Kimshung (6750m):

François Cazzanelli’s recent ascent of Kimshung (6750m) in Nepal’s Langtang region marks a bold new chapter in Himalayan alpinism. Here's a detailed look at this impressive achievement:🏔️ First Ascent of Kimshung (6750m) by François Cazzanelli📍 Location & ContextKimshung is a remote peak in the…

Balin Miller, a 23-year-old Alaskan climber, died while rope soloing the Sea of Dreams route on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.

🕯️ Remembering Balin Miller: A Bold Spirit Lost on El CapitanBalin Miller, a 23-year-old climber from Alaska, died in early October 2025 while rope soloing the notoriously difficult Sea of Dreams route on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Known for his fearless approach and deep passion for the…

Skiing Down the Roof of the World: Andrzej Bargiel’s Historic Descent of Everest

On September 22, 2025, Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel etched his name into the annals of extreme sports history by becoming the first person to ski down Mount Everest from the summit to base camp without supplemental oxygen.🏔️ The Ascent: A Battle Against Thin AirBargiel began his summit…