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In the spring of 1975, Kurt Albert marked the start of a route in the Franconian Jura with a red dot for the first time. Fifty years later, the term "red dot" has become the definitive free climbing style. Therefore, climbers in the Franconian Jura in Obertrubach duly celebrated this past weekend with a photo project and a film on the history of free climbing.

Whether Dab, Egyptians, Dülfer or Clip Stick. In today's article you will find the most important terms in climbing and bouldering. Of course, the list is not exhaustive.

American alpinist Balin Miller has made the first solo ascent of Slovak Direct, one of the hardest and steepest routes on Denali in Alaska.

Paraclimbing becomes an Olympic sport: Yesterday, the International Paralympic Committee approved the application of the LA28 organizers.

Maintain a sporting spirit: Michel Piola, Rolando Larcher and Maurizio Oviglia demand more transparency and a clean style on the first ascent.

Climbing pants have to be functional and specific for movements on the rock. The Arc'teryx Konseal Pant can do that - and more.

Frenchmen Benjamin Védrines and Nicolas Jean have completed another difficult first ascent in the Himalayas. In Nepal, they made the first ascent of the seven-thousander Jannu East via its steep north face—in alpine style, of course.

In October and November 2025, as well as in March and April 2026, mountain fans and adventure enthusiasts can see Messner live on stage in numerous cities.