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Many more foreign people have fatal accidents

Mountain emergency statistics 2023: In the Swiss Alps last year, 3501 people were in distress and 114 people had fatal accidents.

16 peaks, 110 km, 11850 m altitude: Benjamin Védrine's K2 preparation is in full swing

Benjamin Védrines completes the circumnavigation of the Serre-Chevalier valley in the heart of the French Alps within two days.
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Film tip: Cerro Torre Climb & Fly

Airy climbing documentary about the Climb & Fly adventure of Roger Schäli, Mario Heller and Pablo Pontoriero on Cerro Torre.

Anna Wells climbs all 282 Scottish mountains in winter

Massive climbing marathon: Anna Wells climbs all 282 Scottish mountains higher than 914,4 meters in 83 days in winter.

Sean Villanueva with the new monster solo traverse “Doble M” in Patagonia

On February 26, 2024, the Belgian Sean Villanueva managed to climb a new, extraordinarily long traverse in Patagonia. He has the three towers of...

Great cinema: French alpinist trio climbs southeast ridge on Cerro Torre

The three alpinists Maud Vanpoulle, Fanny Dirt and Lise Billon are the first women's team to climb over the southeast ridge to Cerro Torre.

Historical: First free ascent of Riders on the Storm (1200m, 7c+)

Siebe Vanhee, Sean Villanueve, Nico Favresse and Drew Smith make the first free ascent of Riders on the Storm.

Large winter line repeated in the Triglav north face | The Dream Couloir

In January, several rope teams were able to climb one of the big Slovenian winter routes, the Dream Couloir on the north face of Triglav.

Martin Feistl: “The most difficult thing was attaching the fuses or accepting that there are none.”

The two alpinists Simon Gietl and Martin Feistl climb a huge line on the Sassolungo north face with Aura (1200m, M6, AI6).

New route opened on the wild Matterhorn south face

Francois Cazzanelli, Jerome Perruquet, Marco Farina and Stefano Stradelli have opened a new route on the Matterhorn south face.

Benjamin Védrines and Léo Billon succeed in a massive north face trilogy in winter

The two top French alpinists Benjamin Védrines and Léo Billon are making history with their winter north face trilogy.

Banff Mountain Film Festival tours Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Experience the best adventure films from the Banff Center Mountain Film Festival. A must-see for all mountain film fans.

Urubko's winter expedition on Gasherbrum I ends with a fall into a crevasse and frostbite

Out after falling into a crevasse and frostbite: The experienced high-altitude mountaineer Denis Urubko has canceled his winter ascent of Gasherbrum I.

Laura Tiefenthaler successful in Patagonia

High season in Patagonia: Laura Tiefenthaler repeats El Corazón on the Fitz Roy and Potter-Davis on the Poincenot north face.

How electromagnetic interference can disrupt the performance of avalanche transceivers

Electromagnetic interference negatively affects the performance of avalanche transceivers. Why this is the case and what you can do about it.

Watch Reel Rock documentary Burning the Flame for free

Free must-see TV program for all mountain sports fans: Burning the Flame with Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher.

From the expedition squad to the wintry Badile northwest face

Expedition squad member Filippo Sala secured the 4th winter ascent of the Gran Diedro on Badile with Giacomo Mauri and Federico Martinelli.

Ice screws at the limit: aluminum vs. steel

Aluminum vs. steel: Today you will learn how ice screws behave under load and what difference the material makes.

100 extreme classics aimed for, 40 achieved: Alba Lucia Neder's turbulent climbing year

Alba Lucia Neder set herself the goal of climbing 2023 extreme classics in 100. In the interview, she explains how she fared with her project.

Big winter ascent on the wild north face: Gietl, Hinterberger and Wohlleben climb Ultima Perla ground-up

Simon Gietl, Lukas Hinterberger and Michi Wohlleben make the first ground-up ascent of Ultima Perla on the wild Agnèr north face.

Martin Feistl: “The greater the fears, the greater the experience”

Martin Feistl on clean climbing style, risk assessment on tricky routes and mishaps with prominent climbing partners.

Deadliest season on Everest

In 2023, 18 people died trying to climb Mount Everest in the spring season alone - more than ever before.

Ice climbing in South Africa? Yes that works!

4 new routes, 2 broken tents, baboons at the exit, 1 frozen toe and lots of fun: accompany Will Gadd ice climbing in South Africa.

5 dry tooling techniques for advanced users

Dry tooling for advanced climbers: Learn the most important techniques to get more out of this type of climbing.

Simon Gietl: “Being able to climb something like that at the beginning of November is like a birthday and Christmas together.”

After an impressive first ice ascent: Simon Gietl about unexpected surprises on the first ascent, style discussions and early ice.

Hanging Syndrome: Why Free Hanging Can Be Deadly

Hanging syndrome: Why hanging freely in a harness after a fall can be fatal and what climbers can do about it.

Imposing mixed route in the Dolomites first climbed

Nicola Bertoldo and Diego Dellai open a new mixed route on the north face of Monte Agnèr: Ultima Perla (350m, 5+, M6, 50°).

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Many more foreign people have fatal accidents

Mountain emergency statistics 2023: In the Swiss Alps last year, 3501 people were in distress and 114 people had fatal accidents.

Seb Berthe repeats Trad masterpiece Bon Voyage (9a)

Seb Berthe secures the third ascent of Bon Voyage in Annot, probably the most difficult trad route in the world.

Elias Iagnemma climbs Burden of Dreams (9A)

Elias Iagnemma repeats Burden of Dreams in Lappnor and secures the fourth ascent of the world's first 9A boulder.

16 peaks, 110 km, 11850 m altitude: Benjamin Védrine's K2 preparation is in full swing

Benjamin Védrines completes the circumnavigation of the Serre-Chevalier valley in the heart of the French Alps within two days.

Old master Dai Koyamada releases the hardest project of his life: Yugen (8C/8C+)

8C/8C+ Boulder at the age of 47: The Japanese climbing legend Dai Koyamada opens a new mega line with Yugen.