First on the Rope
An excerpt from the English translation of the classic French novel about the lives of mountain guides in the French Alps in the 1920s and 1930s.
France
A Climbing Life
The story of Mike Owen, an avid English climber expat in the south east of France.
Julia Chanourdie Claims Molasse’son, Her Second 5.14d
The 21-year-old French competition climber Julia Chanourdie climbs Molasse'son (5.14d/9a), at Mollans-sur-Ouvèze, France.
Snapshot: Claire Buhrfeind – When Your Hardest Year is Your Best
Claire Buhrfeind wins Worlds, thinks Olympic Games
Nalle Hukkataival – Tips for Keeping the Crag Clean
Good etiquette to remember so that everyone can enjoy the boulders.
Nalle Hukkataival – Why You Shouldn’t Climb on Wet Rock
An important rule to follow to protect the rock for everyone, now and in the future.
The Illusion of Safety – Eight Die in a Weekend in the Alps in Roped Falls
Two tragic accidents and eight very preventable deaths.
Seb Bouin Completes 20-Year-Old Open Project in France
Seb Bouin sends Legend (9a/5.14d), a 20-year-old open project at Pic Saint-Loup, France, for the route’s first ascent.