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…
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.
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.
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…
Digoria (North Ossetia) is a developing climbing area with equipped rock sectors for different skill levels, located in the scenic Aigadon Gorge.
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…
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.
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…
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…
Due to a new law passed by the Government of Catalonia, rock climbing in the Oliana area is now officially banned.
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.
The film tells the story of Edu Marin’s challenging ascent, in which altitude, weather, and long waits played a decisive role. He was supported by his father, Francisco, and brother,…
The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are currently considering two regulatory proposals that could fundamentally change the way rock climbing is managed.
If you want to experience the Dolomites in an unusual way, and for some, an adrenaline rush is the best feeling, don’t miss the chance to take a via ferrata…
Australia is a vast and diverse continent, rich in mountainous terrain that attracts climbers from around the world. The entire continent of Australia is generally considered to be roughly the…
Egypt has long been a popular holiday destination for tourists from all over the world. It’s primarily a seaside destination. It offers favorable conditions for learning and practicing diving, windsurfing,…
On July 8, 2025, Yuri Mikhailovich Lishayev, nicknamed “Fantik” (born in 1955, Simferopol) passed away – Soviet, Ukrainian mountaineer, rock climber, speleologist, kayaker. Multiple champion and prize winner of the…
Do you ever find yourself stuck mid-climb, lost in a sea of holds, wondering how on earth you got there in the first place and with no idea how to…
Beshbarmag is a rock massif located 80 km northwest of Baku, 10 km before the city of Siyazan, not far from the coast of the Caspian Sea. The height of…
We bought nine of the best-selling carabiners and tested them on alpine routes, crags, and sport multi-pitch routes. Our team of experts has over 40 years of combined experience climbing,…
