The trilogy of the North Faces of the Alps by Léo Billon and Benjamin Védrines: The Grandes Jorasses
This is the final stage of their trilogy, and fatigue is starting to show. In April 2025, over... Read More
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The scary teaser: Alex Honnold solo and live on Netflix
This teaser is scary in more than one way.First of all, obviously, seeing Alex Honnold, one of the... Read More
Flying from the top of Fitz Roy (a Russian story)
A long time ago, in another life, we spent our evenings training in a Muscovite block room called... Read More
ATK HY FREE : a new hybrid binding for freeride touring
The new ATK HY FREE ski binding is a hybrid binding that sits halfway between classic “Low Tech” systems... Read More
Olympic medal or 9c? Alex Megos’ dual quest
Italy. Lake Garda. Dolce sole. A figure with blond hair and a yellow T-shirt catches everyone's eye. At... Read More
Tom Lafaille, a legendary legacy
At 24, Tom Lafaille carries a huge name, but moves forward lightly. Son of mountaineer Jean-Christophe Lafaille, who... Read More
A 23-day single push to free climb El Capitan: Sasha DiGiulian’s masterful ascent
El Capitan has a new queen: Sasha DiGiulian. The American climber has just spent 23 days on the... Read More
Tragedy in Patagonia: how five hikers died in Torres del Paine National Park
On November 17, a violent storm struck Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. This sudden storm, accompanied... Read More
Girl Climber, Emily Harrington’s inspiring story on El Capitan
The documentary film Girl Climber spotlighted the boldness and vulnerability of an exceptional climber: Emily Harrington. Directed by... Read More
Must Watch : Andrzej Bargiel Everest Ski Descent
After two attempts in previous years, Andrzej Bargiel completed the first full ski descent without supplemental oxygen from... Read More
Epic First ascent of Manaslu South West Face by a Russian team
It is one of the great faces of an 8,000-meter peak that had remained untouched until now. The... Read More
Great alpinism : the striking climbs chosen by the Piolets d’Or
The next ceremony of the Piolets d'Or will take place, like last year, in the Dolomites. In San... Read More
Video: the first breathtaking images of Jim Morrison’s ski descent of Everest, in the Hornbein Couloir
One of the greatest challenges in skiing has just been accomplished. And National Geographic has just released the... Read More
Jannu East : Benjamin Védrines and Nicolas Jean tell us how they made the coveted First Ascent
By climbing for the first time this virgin summit of 7468 m, from the 13th to the 16th... Read More
One of the last Everest challenges accomplished: Jim Morrison skis down the North Face via the Hornbein Couloir
One of the greatest skiing challenges has just been accomplished. The Tibetan side of Everest was the goal... Read More
States of Elevation : Kilian Jornet completes his American odyssey across the 72 fourteeners
In just one month, Kilian Jornet wrote a new chapter in the history of ultra-endurance. The Catalan athlete... Read More
Balin Miller, one of the most promising American climbers, dies on El Capitan
One of America's most talented climbers, Balin Miller, died in Yosemite on the final pitch of an aid... Read More
At 86 years old, Spanish Carlos Soria climbs the summit of Manaslu, 52 years after his first attempt
There are hardly any words to describe the passion that animates Carlos Soria, except undoubtedly the love of... Read More
Historic achievement: Andrzej Bargiel skis down Everest from the summit, without bottled oxygen
Skiier Andrzej Bargiel has just written a new chapter in his legend. After two attempts in previous years,... Read More
Cerro Torre First Winter Solo : a historic climb experienced by Colin Haley
A historic climb, the culmination of a twelve-year dream: after three attempts, Colin Haley completed the first solo... Read More
How Italian climber Marco Confortola continues to lie about his list of 8,000-meter peaks
After reaching the summit of Gasherbrum I last July, Marco Confortola said he had completed all fourteen peaks... Read More