Gripped

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.

Canadian Sean McColl has bagged the second ground-up ascent of the classic Bishop highball, Evilution Direct V11.

Alex Honnold has recently bagged the second ascent of the incredible highball problem Ambrosia. The 45-foot problem tackles the intimidating east face of the Grandpa Peabody boulder first climbed by Kevin Jorgeson last winter who graded it V12.

During a brief visit to the North East, Steve House soloed Repentance NEI5 and Remission NEI5+ at Cathedral Ledge in New Hampshire.

A new film on the controversial 1970 climb of the Rupal Face on Naga Parbat has come under heavy criticism by film critics, climbers and historians.

After a year and a half of work, Jason Haas has redpointed a difficult new three-pitch route in Colorado’s South Platte area.