Keyword: first ascent

First ascent of the Spantik East Ridge – a milestone for Pakistani mountaineering

Not exactly fresh news, but still worth mentioning. From June 2 to 7, 2025, French alpinist Mathieu Maynadier, together with Pakistani...

New route in the Dolomites: FOMO on the Hintere Geierwand

New tour in the Dolomites: Simon Gietl and Jakob Steinkasserer succeed in the first ascent of a new route on the previously unexplored part of the Hintere Geierwand.

Seb Bouin opens Croatia's hardest climbing route – Vidra La Vida 9b/+

Exciting news reaches us from the island of Hvar, where French climber Sebastien Bouin made the first ascent of Vidra La Vida. The proposed difficulty of the new route is 9b/+ (5.15b/c), making it the hardest sport climbing route in Croatia to date.

About injuries and projects: Interview with Franconian Jura climber Heiko Queitsch

Heiko Queitsch, a climber from the Franconian Jura, has bolted and first ascended numerous routes and recently released a whole series of his still-open projects. In this interview, Heiko explains what these projects are, what they entail, and what potential first ascents can expect.
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"The true kingline in Pic Saint-Loup" | Seb Bouin's Wolf Kingdom (9b+)

In his new short film, Sébastien «Seb» Bouin takes us to his home crag Pic Saint-Loup, where he freed the 9b+ Kingline Wolf Kingdom last November.

Will Bosi boulders 9A again | Realm of Tor'ment

Scottish climber Will Bosi achieves the most difficult first ascent of his career: Realm of Tor'ment in Raven Tor, Great Britain. Bosi suggests a difficulty grade of 9A for the boulder.

Will Bosi opens new 8C+ boulder at Magic Wood: Brain Rot

During a short stay at Magic Wood, Scotsman Will Bosi succeeds in making the first ascent of the 8C+ boulder Brain Rot.

Impressive solo first ascent on the northeast pillar of the Wildgall by Simon Gietl

On April 12, 2025, South Tyrolean mountaineer Simon Gietl made the first solo ascent of the Northeast Pillar of the Wildgall. The 300-meter-long mixed route Lumina (M7 A0) follows a striking, logical dihedral and offers varied passages that can be securely protected with friends.

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