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Weekend Warm-Up: Pride and Pointlessness in ‘Enchainment’

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Wild swimming in Skjólfjörur, Iceland.

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Kenro Nakajima (left) and Kazuya Hiraide after summiting Karun Koh.

Secret Line On Tirich Mir; K2 West Face Announced

After making the first ascent of the north face...
The vast north side of Ghamubar Zom (Dhuli Chhish). The unclimbed north-northwest ridge, which is more than 2,000m high, rises away from the camera on the right of the picture and ends at the northwest summit.

Three Strong Japanese Teams Targeting First Ascents

Three strong Japanese teams are attempting three separate first...
Utulie'n Aure (8-/RS3/I) in the Dolomites.

New Multi-Pitch Route in the Dolomites

In mid-July, Czech climbers Michal Coubal, Martin Tucka, and...
Left to right: Nicolas Jean, Julien Cruvellier de Luze, and Benjamin Vedrines after topping out on the fourth "dent" of La Meije.

New Route on South of La Meije

Benjamin Vedrines, Nicolas Jean, and Julien Cruvellier de Luze...
Ermanno Salvaterra.

Ermanno Salvaterra Dies in Climbing Accident in Italy

Yesterday, well-known Italian climber and mountain guide Ermanno Salvaterra...
View of the southern part of the Skjomen Fjord. Lappviktind in the background.

New Route on Lappviktinden Peak in Norway

Finnish climber Juho Knuuttila has established a new route...
Molodaya Gvardiya, 4,398m. (1)From Pereval Chetyryokh, 3A; (2) Belotserkovskiy 's and partners' route AI1 400m; (3) West ridge, 2A.

Two New Ice Routes in Kazakhstan

Between August 2 and August 11, Kirill Belotserkovskiy and...
Leo Houlding at Mount Asgard, Baffin Island.

Weather Thwarts Leo Houlding’s Expedition to Mount Asgard

This summer, British rock climber and mountaineer Leo Houlding...
SUP'er with gear on his board

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Mountains along the Appalachian Trail.

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Weekend Warm-Up: ‘Dare to Jam’ is Only Good if Personal Revelation Results

Climb in Zion long enough and you’re bound to...
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Video: Ondra’s Early Triumph, the World’s Third 5.15c

Adam Ondra decided to break with tradition in his...
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Honnold, Caldwell Ride For 3,000Km In ‘Biggest Adventure’ Yet

This article was originally published on GearJunkie. If you know...
top down view of a hemeted climber on a rocky peak

Climbers Touch Thajiwas Summit for First Time in 78 Years, But Urgent Rescue Ensues

The last time anyone stood atop Jammu and Kashmir’s...
Via Dei Nembresi on Illampu in thte Cordillera Real.

New Routes on Bolivia’s Cordillera Real

Two new routes have been opened in Cordillera Real,...
Dani Arnold climbing on Salbitschijen.

Dani Arnold Completes Three Classic Alpine Ridges in Under 10 Hours

On June 11, Dani Arnold, well-known for his solo...
Jamie Aarons atop one of the Munros

Jamie Aarons Sets Overall Record on Munros

Jamie Aarons has completed Scotland’s Munro challenge in record...
Mount Asgard and its twin summits.

Family Man Leo Houlding Returns Mount Asgard

British rock climber and mountaineer Leo Houlding is heading...
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Video: World’s Hardest Ice Climb

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Alex Honnold Links Six Granite Spires in Washington in One Day

Say what you will about Alex Honnold — the...
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