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Darkest Horse Wins World Youth Ice Climbing Championship

Landers Gaydosh won the 2022 UIAA World Youth Ice Climbing Championships as the youngest climber in the field, with next to no experience.

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Rope Solo Rock Climbing: Understanding How It’s Done

With the recent influx of climbing media such as Free Solo, Dawn Wall, and The Alpinist, climbing jargon is spilling out into the general public. And the most common buzzword among climbing media is cause for some due confusion: Soloing. We discuss rope soloing here.

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Cerro Torre Claims a World-Class Alpinist’s Life: The Timeline

On January 28, an avalanche on Patagonia’s Cerro Torre claimed the life of accomplished alpinist Corrado “Korra” Pesce. Here’s what happened. The following story was originally published on Explorersweb.  As previously reported at Explorersweb.com, Corrado Pesce’s rescue operation ended on January 29, after a drone spotted his lifeless body in the snow. An avalanche on Cerro... Read more »

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Bouldering Is Scary: Watch 40-Foot ‘Roadkill’ V15 in Action

Watch Dave Graham and Clem Lechaptois attempt 'Roadkill' (V15/8C). The mega-hard boulder tops out more than 40 feet off the deck.

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Climbing Explainer: What Is a Portaledge and How Does It Work?

Nothing quite compares to being able to sit or lie down after toiling on a big wall for 10 hours. It’s crucial to have a trusty portaledge.

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