Michaela Kiersch Just Sent Her Second 5.15a
She also got her first 5.14a onsight with ‘Crimptonite,’ in Oliana.
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She also got her first 5.14a onsight with ‘Crimptonite,’ in Oliana.
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A lightweight vest is the most versatile layer for any climbing discipline. Here’s why Patagonia’s Nano-Air Light is my favorite.
The UIAA recently communicated a decision to review its annual Award platform which necessities running the next edition of the UIAA Mountain Protection Award in 2025. Therefore for the year...
Join us on our Scotland trek coming up this September. Check out a story from the late Steve Guthrie on the way to Ben Nevis from a few years back.
Chimneys can be strenuous, runout, and baffling. They can also take you to some pretty incredible places.
AC Photographer Featured in John Muir Trust Exhibition
Associate AC member Fi Bunn has had her work, 'The Matterhorn Fire', commended as a finalist in the John Muir Trust's Creative Freedom Exhibition.
In this excerpt from Ian Nicholson's new book, "Climbing Self-Rescue," two young climbers get over their heads in Alaska’s Ruth Gorge and wish that they knew the sorts of specialized rappelling techniques that Nicholson describes in Chapter 4.
You may need to quit your day job to finish this one.
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'The Everest Obsession' - New Radio Series Examines How the World's Highest Mountain is Managed
Rope stretch and miscommunication are not to be underestimated.
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If I was going to Céüse or Siurana or the New River Gorge tomorrow, I’d pack the Sigma first.
Leo Cea Bliedtner has completed the second ascent of ‘Tecnoking’ (5.14d) in Las Chilcas, Chile.
AC Member Recognised in 2024 Derwent Art Prize
AC member Polly Townsend has been awarded second prize in The 2024 Derwent Art Prize for her work 'Ice, Antarctica'. Her work, composed in charcoal, ink and watercolour, was among five awarded pieces selected from over 6,000 entries.
Added bonus: Ondra takes the most surprising whipper I’ve ever seen.
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The North Cascades offer some of the finest alpine climbing in the U.S. Check it out and if you’re new to the adventure of mountaineering and rock climbing, read this blog about one of our most comprehensive courses.