Climbing

The World’s Tallest Artificial Climbing Wall

Europe’s tallest chimney has been converted into the world’s...
February 1, 2021

The Amphetamine Experiment on Everest

While the World Anti-Doping Agency bans the use of...
January 26, 2021

Climbers Die in Iran Avalanches

Heavy snowfall in Iran has triggered avalanches that have...
December 27, 2020

New Route Attempt on Eiger North Face Aborted

It's a no-go for the Huber brothers and Stephan...
December 20, 2020

Weekend Warm-Up: Pamir Pilgrimage

Picture this: a crappy Russian van, 4,700km of frozen...
December 20, 2020

Huber Brothers Trying New Route on Eiger North Face

With the six great North Faces of the Alps...
December 17, 2020

Weekend Warm-Up: Towers of Tigray

Lucy was discovered in Hadar, Ethiopia in 1974. The...
December 12, 2020

Weekend Warm-Up: Vertical Ice

When your playground is ice, and your sport involves...
December 5, 2020

New Routes in Patagonia

Two new routes recently opened by local climbers on...
November 13, 2020

Jelle Veyt: Belgium to Denali

Jelle Veyt will shortly continue his mega-project to climb...
November 6, 2020

Banff Book Competition Winners Announced

The winners of nine categories in the prestigious Banff...
October 27, 2020

James Pearson Nails Second Ascent of Hardest Trad Route

By Seiji Ishii On October 21, British climber James Pearson...
October 23, 2020

Five Last Great Alpine Climbs

By the mid-19th century, most of Europe's major alpine...
October 23, 2020

New Line on Mt. Robson’s Prized Emperor Face

American climber Ethan Berman has teamed up with Uisdean...
October 7, 2020

Fakin’ It: Exploration Hoaxes, Part I

In exploration, hoaxes are acts of deception for personal...
October 6, 2020

Piolet d’Or Winners Announced

Four 2019 climbs were awarded the prestigious Piolet d'Or...
August 10, 2020

Weekend Warm-Up: On The Verge

Logging and rock climbing are unexpected partners. One involves...
August 8, 2020

ExWeb’s Links of The Week

Here at ExWeb, when we’re not outdoors, we get...
July 5, 2020

Open, Opening or Closed: Adventure Destinations in the Summer of COVID

Countries around the globe are at very different stages...
June 22, 2020

Before Your First Post-COVID Trip…

Although the COVID-19 pandemic is still far from under...
June 12, 2020

Legends Series: Aleister Crowley

Most contemporary adventure fans may not recognize the name...
June 11, 2020

ExWeb’s Links Of The Week

Here at ExWeb, when we’re not outdoors, we get...
May 3, 2020

There’s Still Hope for Karakorum Climbing in 2020

As some countries start to see light at the...
April 17, 2020

British Climbing Pioneer Joe Brown Dies

British climber and mountaineer Joe Brown died last night...
April 16, 2020

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