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Ola Taistra Free Solos 5.11d-7a Route in Sardinia

Aleksandra “Ola” Taistra has made a remarkable free solo ascent of Alfredo Alfredo (7a/5.11d) on Sardinia’s Monte Oddeu. She climbed all 200 meters and six pitches without a rope, joining a short list of women to free solo routes at 5.11 or harder.

06 August 2026 at 19:42 Alex Stone 1 minute 27 views 0 comments

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Antonio de la Rosa in Arctic Bay

04 August 2026 at 22:08 6 min

Northwest Passage SUP Solo Expedition Ends in Disaster

Antonio de la Rosa’s solo 3,000km Northwest Passage SUP expedition ended after storms destroyed his gear and damaged equipment. The 57-year-old Spaniard was rescued in Arctic Bay a...

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Elias Iagnemma and Exodia: A Closer Look at 9A+

03 August 2026 at 16:52 1 min

Elias Iagnemma and Exodia: A Closer Look at 9A+

Josh Rundle visits Italy’s Rifugio di Barbara to explore Exodia (9A+), believed to be the world’s hardest boulder problem. Elias Iagnemma breaks down the climb, shares progress upd...

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Nirmal Purja

02 August 2026 at 22:50 4 min

Nirmal Purja confirmed dead after deadly Pakistan avalanche

World-renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja has died after an avalanche struck his expedition on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. The former UK Special Forces soldier made histo...

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The July 30 avalanche on Broad Peak likely occurred in the encircled area . (Photo: Samson Sharaf)

01 August 2026 at 13:39 5 min

Nims Purja’s Broad Peak Climb Ends in Deadly Disaster

An avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak swept ten climbers down the mountain on July 30. Two bodies have been recovered, seven climbers spotted by drone, and one remains missing. Amo...

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Nirmal Purja had been leading an expedition on Broad Peak along with climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, China and the US. Photograph: Nirmal Purja/P

31 July 2026 at 11:32 3 min

Nirmal Purja Among 10 Hit by Pakistan Avalanche

Rescuers have recovered four bodies during the search for a team of climbers caught in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan's Karakoram range. GPS tracker data indicated a sudden...

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Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Kenton Cool. Celebrating an incredible 25x 8K summits: 20x Mt Everest (8848.86 m), 2x Lhotse (8516 m), 1x K2 (8611 m)

30 July 2026 at 11:30 2 min

Happy Birthday to Kenton Cool, British Mountaineering Legend

Today we celebrate the birthday of Kenton Cool, one of Britain's greatest mountaineers and Everest guides. Born on 30 July 1973, he has achieved a record number of Mount Everest su...

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The Voie Lafille on the West Face of the Drus. Photo Topo: Leo Billon/Instagram

29 July 2026 at 20:35 2 min

French Duo Add New Route to Civetta, Dolomites

Léo Billon and Enzo Oddo have made the first free ascent of Voie Lafaille on Les Dru, originally climbed solo in winter by Jean-Christophe Lafaille in 2001. After months of effort,...

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Rescuers on Elbrus attempt to help the Bosnian climbers. Photo: Elbrus High-Mountain Search and Rescue Team/Russian Emergencies Ministry

28 July 2026 at 13:38 3 min

Five Climbers Dead on Elbrus, Two Rescued Alive

A group of seven Bosnian climbers were caught in a severe blizzard while descending Mount Elbrus after reaching the summit. Five climbers died, while two survived after a difficult...

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Russian climber Konstantin Smirnov during a high-altitude Himalayan expedition

19 July 2026 at 00:59 1 min

Climber Abandoned Near Makalu Summit Sues His Guide

Russian climber Konstantin Smirnov survived frostbite after being left near the summit of Makalu without oxygen. He is now taking legal action against his guide company.

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Grand Couloir du Goûter climbing route on Mont Blanc

18 July 2026 at 14:19 2 min

Two Czech Climbers Killed by Rockfall on Mont Blanc

Two Czech climbers were killed when rockfall struck their rope team in Mont Blanc’s Grand Couloir du Goûter. A third climber was injured and rescued by mountain teams.

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Ludovic Pommeret

17 July 2026 at 19:38 7 min

Ludo Pommeret Wins Third Straight Hardrock 100 at Age 50

The French trail runner set a blistering early pace—and broke his own overall and clockwise course records by 20 minutes.

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Family Session

16 July 2026 at 15:42 1 min

Family Rock Climbing Adventure Day at Harrison’s Rocks

Enjoy an unforgettable one-day family outdoor adventure at Harrison’s Rocks. Explore the beautiful sandstone landscape, learn rock climbing skills, build confidence, and create ama...

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Year 8 students participating in an outdoor climbing session at Harrison's Rocks with qualified instructors.

15 July 2026 at 16:51 1 min

Year 8 School Climbing Taster Day at Harrison's Rocks

Year 8 students enjoyed an exciting outdoor climbing day at Harrison's Rocks, building confidence, teamwork, and climbing skills through a safe and engaging adventure led by qualif...

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Tokyo the black Labrador collapsed on the trail half way up Ben Nevis

15 July 2026 at 01:30 2 min

Dog rescued on Ben Nevis after suspected cannabis ingestion!

A black Labrador named Tokyo was rescued from Ben Nevis after collapsing, with vets suspecting she had eaten discarded cannabis on the trail. Lochaber Mountain Rescue carried the d...

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climbing all 58 peaks above 11,000 feet in the Canadian Rockies

14 July 2026 at 23:13 1 min

Haldan Borglum Sets FKT on 58 Canadian Rockies 11,000ft

Canadian mountaineer Haldan Borglum, 26, set a new Fastest Known Time by climbing all 58 peaks above 11,000ft in the Canadian Rockies. He completed the challenge in two years and s...

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