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Remembering Queen Elizabeth’s Indelible Mark on Mt. Everest

Britain crowned Queen Elizabeth II and learned two climbers had summitted Mt. Everest on the same day. Soon, a changed United Kingdom emerged.

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New Speed Ascent by Benedikt Böhm, Prakash Sherpa on Himlung Himal

Could you climb 7,400 feet in 7 hours to reach a 23,379-foot summit? 'Cause that's what Benedikt Böhm and Prakash Sherpa accomplished on Sept. 4.

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Climbing Meets Climate Change in Patagonia’s ‘The Scale of Hope’

A former climate advisor to President Obama stars in this politically charged documentary set in the Alaska Range. 

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Parkour Pro Gets First Ascent — With Help From Wide Boyz

Parkour athlete Toby Segar spends a whole 5 days training with Pete Whittaker before they take on a multipitch climb together.

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Petzl Tours for Climber Safety: ‘Rebolt Trip’ First Stop Chattanooga

Climbing's rapid growth means crags get worn down more quickly. The Petzl Rebolt Trip aims to improve safety — for all.

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