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Jimmy Webb Livin’ large, 8C, in Rocklands
Two months ago, Jimmy Webb made the first, and so far only, repeat of Nalle Hukkataival’s Livin’ large in Rocklands. [vsw id=”138381117″ source=”vimeo” width=”550″ height=”400″ autoplay=”no”]
Rocklands – How Far Are You
Trailer about Luca Rinaldi, Gabriele Moroni, Andrea & Marco Zanone’s early trip to Rocklands. They spent all of June repeating some of the best and the hardest lines in the area, stay stuned for the whole film.
Sasha DiGiulian and Carlo Traversi Bail on Paciencia
Sasha DiGiulian and Carlo Traversi have been thwarted by storms and winter conditions once again on their mission to climb La Paciencia (5.13b)—though, they aren’t giving up on the Eiger North Face just yet. DiGiulian and Traversi are setting their sights on the 20-pitch Magic Mushroom (7c+ 5.13a), also on the Eiger’s North Face. This …
Hikers airlifted from Table Mountain
Three people injured during a rock fall on Table Mountain have been rescued by a military helicopter on Sunday. Two others who were also wounded were walked to safety by mountain rescuers. Wilderness Search and Rescue spokesperson Johan Marais said the party of fourteen hikers had been taking a guided walk through the Blinkwater Ravine …
Cableway launches free park-and-ride service
For those who haven’t heard yet, the MyCiti bus service is now offering free passage along the leg from the top of Kloof Nek Road and the Lower Cableway Station. This means you can park at the lower parking area and not have to hunt for parking on the road near the cableway station. Depending …
Jon Krakauer: Climbing Everest was the Biggest Mistake I’ve Ever Made
Jon Krakauer’s take on climbing Mt. Everest and his advice to an 11-year-old who hopes to climb the Seven Summits.
Ueli Steck Completes 82 Summits Challenge
Swiss mountaineer Ueli Steck has completed his 82 Summits Challenge – in which he climbed all 82 peaks over 4,000m in Western Europe in just 62 days, using only muscle power to travel between mountains. The challenge took Ueli and his climbing partners through Switzerland, Italy and France and included over 1,000km of cycling and 100,000m of altitude. More …
Niccolò Ceria bouldering in Australia’s Grampians
Below is the first of two videos documenting the problems he sent during his trip. [vsw id=”135041094″ source=”vimeo” width=”550″ height=”400″ autoplay=”no”] Occam’s Razors V13/14 *** Cherry picking V13 ***** On the Beach V13 **** Ammagamma V12/13 *** Last resort V12/13 *** Zeus V12/13 Kate Upton V12 (flash) *** Red Mist V12 ** Lost for life …
Alexander Megos – Frankenjura
German climber Alexander Megos has made a series of hard ascents at France’s Ceuse, in Germany’s Frankenjura and on the Taipan Wall in Australia. Watch Alex on Frankenjura 8b+. [vsw id=”135193484″ source=”vimeo” width=”550″ height=”400″ autoplay=”no”] IMAGE: Alexander Megos rocking the Frankenjura, Germany. Photo by Julian Söhnlein Source: planetmountain.com