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The Sixtieth Anniversary of the First Ascent of Everest: A Canadian Perspective

Today ( May 29) is the sixtieth anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 by New Zealander Edmund Hilary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay.

Climbing the Salathe in Yosemite

Very cool video of an ascent of the Salathe on El Cap in Yosemite.

Canada’s Legendary Sean McColl Competing at IFSC Hamilton!

If climbing was a mainstream sport, Sean McColl would be one of the most famous athletes in Canada.

80 Year-Old Summits Everest

80 year-old Japanese mountaineer Yuichiro Miura has summited Everest making him the oldest person to climb the world’s tallest peak.

IFSC Canada World Cup: Veterans from Down East

We continue our coverage of the upcoming IFSC World Cup Comp in Hamilton with profiles of two Canadian athletes from the Maritimes.

Mammut Photo Contest

Send us your most dramatic or scenic climbing photos for a chance to win one of four great prizes from Mammut.

Stanhope and Olson Mentor Alpine Club Under 25 Climbing Camp

Top Canadian climbers to mentor and guide at Alpine Club Under 25 Camp

How Does Your Training Program Compare?

Ever wondered how elite climbers train? Check out this incredible video of Jan Hojer’s training program.

Three Days With Ethan Pringle

Check out this brilliant video of one of America’s most talented rock climbers, Ethan Pringle.

IFSC World Cup Canada: German Efficiency

IFSC Bouldering World Cup Kitzbuhel victors coming to IFSC Hamilton comp.