Kevin Jorgeson – of Dawn Wall fame – has freed a new route in Yosemite and named it “Blue Collar” 5.13. The 1,200 foot ascent was made back in October 2018 but a great video of the full climb is out now
Breaking News – The World Anti-Doping Agency has banned Russia from competing at all major sporting events – including the 2020 Olympics – for four years. Russian Speed climber Iuliia Kaplina is the only Russian with an Olympic invite though still may be able to attend
After the IFSC Toulouse Qualifying round on Friday, most of the remaining Olympic invites had been settled. Only one place from this event was still … Read more
The Toulouse Combined Finals for the Men today were almost a welcome relief for many climbers. The qualifiers yesterday gave us all of the Olympic … Read more
In a nail biting event, Ai Mori of Japan took first place in the IFSC Combined Qualifiers in Toulouse today. This event is massively important … Read more
You can watch all of the IFSC Combined Qualifier Toulouse 2019 events live from this page or on Youtube. See the schedule below. Read the … Read more
Adam Ondra has qualified for the 2020 Olympics! In an excellent display Adam Ondra took 1st in the Men’s qualification round in Toulouse and secured … Read more
Brad Gobright has died, aged 31. Brad was a brilliant climber who had a ranging talent. Accomplished in hard sport climbing and bouldering though most known for his speed ascents of big wall multi-pitches and free soloing. Most recently Brad and Jim Reynolds were featured in Reel Rock 14 where they broke the speed record on The Nose on El Capitan.
Buster Martin has climbed his first 9a+ “First Ley” in Margalef. The Chris Sharma classic is an incredibly powerful short route. At 23 years old Buster is now the second British climber to EVER climb a 9a+, the first being legendary Steve McClure
Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher have free climbed the nose in six days, becoming the 9th and 10th people to summit the legendary route