Safe trad climbing indoors: the new Tarragó TAP system for placing friends and camalots
This concerns certified climbing holds designed for placing friends on indoor climbing walls, enabling training and instruction in self-protection techniques. The system will be presented on April 25 at the…
Petzl recalls NOMIC and ERGONOMIC ice tools due to risk of handle failure
Manufacturer Petzl has announced a recall of certain batches of NOMIC (U021AA00) and ERGONOMIC (U022AA00) ice tools due to a risk of handle failure that could lead to a fall.…
A rock climber died on the island of Kalymnos due to the destruction of old bolts
A fatal accident occurred on Kalymnos Island, Greece, on the route St. Savvas (7b+), a sport climb bolted in 2002 in the sector Jurassic Park.
Rocks of the Tuapse region, Black Sea coast of the Caucasus
The main update to the previously published material concerns the description of the canyon and waterfalls of the Kholodnaya Shchel River. Revised and expanded in March 2026.
The compact Beta Stick is designed for hanging the first hard-to-reach quickdraw
This unusual device, commonly known as a “stick,” officially called the Beta Stick, has become widely used in rock climbing and bouldering. The Beta Stick is often used to pre-clip…
What you need to know to climb the Breithorn massif (Pennine Alps)
Breithorn is a heavily glaciated mountain ridge with several summits, accessible from Klein Matterhorn via the Breithornpass col. Many novice mountaineers choose it as their first 4,000-metre peak. The massif…
Rock climbing in Digoria. Photos, area maps, and route descriptions
Digoria (North Ossetia) is a developing climbing area with equipped rock sectors for different skill levels, located in the scenic Aigadon Gorge.
Digoria. Two new climbing routes have been created on the Ryzhaya Skala massif
At the Ryzhaya Skala massif in Digoria, two new climbing routes have been established, belay ledges have been prepared for more convenient belaying, and the cliffs have been cleaned of…
Ice belaying in mountaineering and ice climbing
Protection Points — Ice Screws Today, the primary equipment used to build protection anchors on ice are ice screws. Modern ice gear is laboratory-tested and capable of withstanding high loads…
Legendary extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, famous for his record-breaking stratosphere jump, has died in Italy
On July 17, 2025, in the Italian town of Porto Sant’Elpidio on the Adriatic coast, the life of legendary Austrian extreme sportsman Felix Baumgartner ended. At the age of 56,…
Connor Herson made the third trad ascent of the mega-pitch “Crown Royale” (9a)
Connor Herson has made the third ascent of one of the world’s hardest 100-metre trad multipitch routes, Crown Royale, in Jøssingfjord, first established by Pete Whittaker.
Rock climbing in South Korea
Climbing season in South Korea. I don’t remember where I got the idea, but I knew there were crags there. And there are plenty — areas scattered all over the…
Climbing Crestone Needle. Colorado, USA, North America
The approach to Cottonwood Lake and further toward the Crestones massif is a true test of endurance. In summer, under dry and sunny conditions, the trail feels endlessly long and…
In Spain, the tower of the historic Escalona Castle collapsed in front of terrified tourists
The terrifying moment a historic Escalona Castle in Spain collapsed was captured on video by eyewitnesses, shocking tourists as a cloud of dust and stone debris engulfed the surrounding area.
Sunglasses against the bright sun on snow in past centuries
If you find yourself in the high mountains or in the snow in bright sunlight without sunglasses, your eyes will hurt within five minutes, and after a couple of hours,…
Top Rope Solo – Modern solo climbing techniques and innovations from Avant
It’s hard to deny that Top Rope Solo is one of the most effective ways to build volume. Whether you’re a busy climber trying to find time to work on…
Adventures on the Greenland Big Wall route. Climb report
The British team of Simon Smith, Tim Miller, and Callum Johnson, along with Slovakian climber Slovakian Miška, have successfully returned from an expedition to Torssukatak Fjord in the Cape Farewell…
A hiker has died after being attacked by a mountain lion in the Colorado mountains, the first such incident in 25 years
A hiker died last week in the mountains of northern Colorado after being attacked by a cougar. The incident marked the first cougar-related fatality in the state in more than…
A ban on rock climbing has been introduced in the popular area of Oliana (Catalonia)
Due to a new law passed by the Government of Catalonia, rock climbing in the Oliana area is now officially banned.
The most sought-after rock climbing and bouldering tips for beginners
Want to start rock climbing or bouldering in 2026? We’ve compiled the most important tips for beginners to help you get started safely and confidently in the gym.