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Climbing Explainer: Belaying for Top Roping vs. Leading

Transitioning from top roping to lead climbing can be a big challenge. We break it down with this guide to belaying and climbing on the sharp end.

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Adam Ondra Fires First Repeat of ‘Trofeo dell’Adriatico’ (5.15a)

Adam Ondra claimed the second ascent of 'Trofeo dell'Adriatico,' a decade-old Arco route bolted by David Lama and first freed by Gabriele Moroni.

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British Climber Emma Twyford Breaks the Barrier in ‘The Big Bang’

Filmed in 2019 but just released, 'The Big Bang' captures Emma Twyford's journey to becoming the first woman from the U.K. to climb 5.14d.

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First All-Black Everest Expedition, ‘Full Circle,’ Starts Trek to Base Camp

If all 10 members of the Full Circle Everest Expedition summit, they'll double the number of Black people who have stood on the roof of the world.

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Breaking: Avalanche on Cerro Torre Strikes One of the World’s Best Climbers

At dawn, an avalanche on Cerro Torre hit Argentine mountain guide Tomas Aguilo and his partner, Corrado Pesce of Italy. Pesce is still stranded.

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