From Winter Sends to Future Visions
A new week, a full spectrum of climbing. From hard sends in Arco and alpine faces to bold ideas, fresh gear and the next chapters of competition climbing. This is what moved the vertical world lately — sharp, inspiring, and worth your time.
The Stories Everyone's Talking About
From headline-grabbing feats and ambitious projects to films, announcements and reflections that sparked debate, these highlights go deeper than a single post. They're the articles and stories that shaped conversations, set direction, and captured the attention of the climbing world this week.
Alex Honnold Announces Taipei 101 Free Solo Live on Netflix
No ropes. No gear. Alex Honnold will free solo Taipei 101, one of the tallest buildings in the world — LIVE on Netflix. January 23 @ 8 PM ET.
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Mellow Film Tour Announced - Premiering February 27
Come watch the next generation make history. Premiering February 27th at the Boulder Theater.
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Open Minds: Will Bosi & Dave Graham in Val Bavona
Two of the world's best boulderers, one valley full of potential. Watch them search for, unlock and establish cutting-edge new boulders.
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Remembering Climbers We Lost in 2025
Every January, we pause to honor the climbers we lost. This post highlights some of the 35 community members who passed away in 2025.
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Melloblocco 2026 – Registration Now Open
May 6–9, 2026 — Val Masino becomes the world's bouldering playground once again. Online registration is now open.
Read article →Hard Sends, Long Lines, No Shortcuts
From pure power tests to big mountain statements: this week's ascents stretch across sport climbing, bouldering and alpine terrain. Familiar names, unfinished business, and routes that demand patience, precision and commitment.
Stefano Ghisolfi Climbs Conti d'Arco 8b
Climbing in Arco is always a pleasure. A beautiful 8b that I tried many years ago and never found the time to actually climb it.
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Seb Bouin Sends Stigmate 8c+
Third ascent after Dylan Chuat and Samuel Ometz. Short, powerful — this one deserves 5 stars.
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Piz Dal Nas 8b 500m - Titlis North Face
Wow what a view! This route was sent by both Katherine Choong and Jim Zimmermann in summer 2025.
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Yannick Flohé Sends Excalibur 9b+
One of his longest projects. Fourth ascent after Ghisolfi, Bosi and Brooke Raboutou. It took him 19 sessions.
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Noah Wheeler Opens Hardest Boulder in Pennsylvania
Wheeler put up his new V15 at the crag where he first began climbing outdoors.
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Chris Sharma Returns to Yangshuo, China
Back after almost 17 years! Incredible to see how much climbing has developed since 2009. Pictured: Spicy Noodle 8c.
View post →The Stage Is Set
New venues, iconic events and races that push limits far beyond the wall. Competition climbing and mountain challenges continue to grow — geographically, culturally, and in ambition.
Built to Climb Harder — and Smarter
Anniversaries, prototypes and performance classics. This section dives into gear that shaped the past, defines the present, and hints at what's coming next — from shoes to boards to winter essentials.
La Sportiva Skwama 10th Anniversary Edition
Ten years ago, Skwama rewrote the rules. Today we celebrate with the 10th Anniversary Edition in the colors that shaped our history.
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Moon Spray Wall Sneak Peek
Sneak peak into the shaping process for the Moon Spray Wall. The new board is going to be a banger!
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Five Ten Hiangle - Comfort Meets Performance
Stealth C4 rubber outsole, unlined microfiber upper, aggressive downturn for precise toe power.
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Best Crampons for Ice Climbing & Mountaineering
Not all crampons are created equal. A precious few models are actually worth your money.
Read article →Stories Beyond the Send
Films, reflections, bold ideas and moments that stop you scrolling. From live spectacles and creative journeys to remembering those we lost — these stories shape the culture around climbing, not just the grades.
Mejdi Schalck Returns from US Trip
Back home after the biggest trip of my life. Couldn't finish my main project, but I'll be back, smarter and stronger.
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Jimmy Chin: First Ski Descent of Everest North Face
The 9,000 foot sheet of ice and rock has consumed skiers for decades — until now. Jim Morrison completed the holy grail of climbing.
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UKClimbing Top 10 Photos of the Week
Highlights from user voted Top 10 Climbing & Mountaineering Photos this week.
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First Ascent: Saute Aure et God Homme (M11)
French alpinists make first ascent of mixed climb on the rarely-formed Cascade de Saute Aure icefall.
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Open Minds: Will Bosi & Dave Graham Search for the Future of Bouldering
A 40-minute documentary following two of the most influential boulderers exploring Val Bavona for future classics.
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IFSC Throwback: Can You Name All Climbers from 2016?
Had to join the trend. Can you name ALL climbers in these photos from the 2016 season?
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