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The American Alpine Institute has posted two videos by Canadian climbing guide Mike Barter. The first video outlines the evolution of ice screws while the second film focuses on proper sharpening technique.

During his recent visit to Siurana, Adam Ondra repeated the pocket-intensive A Muerte 9a (5.14c/d) after only three attempts.

With the spring season approaching, many new climbers will be venturing on the rock and setting up top ropes for the first time.

The famous Australian climbing photographer Simon Carter recently collaborated with the folks at Nikon to create two shorts film highlighting his widely recognized climbing photography.

While there have been many famous faked ascents in the climbing world, the reported first ascent of the Le Bombé Bleu in Buoux must qualify as the hardest route never actually climbed.

he last month has seen a number of impressive North American and European female ascents.

Legendary British climber Ron Fawcett has released a new book which sheds light on his numerous standard-setting climbing accomplishments and his drive to be a professional rock climber

Canadian ice-master Will Gadd spent last week refining his speed-climbing tactics for big ice routes in Norway.

Last week during an all-party meeting in Vancouver, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ratified and recognised the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC).

Last weekend in Denver, the American Alpine Club held its annual awards and benefit banquet where it honoured iconic American climbers Royal Robbins, Doug Robinson, Conrad Anker and Mark Richey.