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Voluntary Recall Announcement - Arc’teryx 2016 Procline Boots

Arc’teryx equipment is voluntarily recalling Procline boots due to fall hazard.

Rolfe Osstra Climbs Cho Oyu Twice in Under Twenty Four Hours

The Australian guide and frequent visitor to the Pyrenees mountains, summited the Tibetan eight-thousander, twice in the same day.

Video: Chris Sharma Repeats Joe Mama, 9a+, Oliana

Sharma headed back to the route that gave him problems in the Spring

Adam Ondra, tries Dawn Wall, El Capitan, Yosemite, 900m, 9a

On his first visit to Yosemite, Adam Ondra goes straight for Dawn Wall, to try the first repetition.

Nick Bullock and Paul Ramsden first to climb south-east Nyainqentangla, 7046m, Tíbet, 1600m ED+

Paul Ramsden returns to a remote, unexplored alpine area with climbing partner Nick Bullock

Video: Question Madness, The North Face 50th Anniversary

The Californian brand turns 50 and to celebrate they launched a digital campaign that showcases athletes from throughout the brand’s history

Video: Edu Marín Repeats WoGü, 8c, 250m, Rätikon, Switzerland

One of the most diffuclt multi-pitch routes in the world, established by Beat Kammerlander in 1997 and freed by Adam Ondra in 2008.

Marc-Andre Leclerc; 1st winter solo ascent of Torre Egger, Patagonia

Second winter ascent of Torre Egger and the first winter solo, in a 21 hour round trip.

Nobel Prize in Physics for British Rock Climber, Michael Kosterlitz

This Scottish-born climber opened routes in the Alps and Orco Valley, in the seventies and made the first repeat of The American Direct on Les Dru, in 1966.

Kilian Jornet, Bruchez and Montaz, extreme skiing Everest

After abandoning the summit project and not wanting to leave empty handed, the team turned to extreme skiing. A 800m descent on a 55º slope from 6900m.

Chris Sharma Opens Alasha, Free Soloing Masterpiece in Mallorca

With the crux coming at 18 meters above the sea, and with a difficulty equal to Es Pontas, the American opened this first ascent.

Tor des Géants: 1st Bosatelli, 2nd Óscar Pérez

The Italian Oliverio Bosatelli wins the the 330km Tor des Géants 2016

Video: Adam Ondra Attempting 9c (5.15d) in Flatanger

Watch as Adam Ondra works the inverted crux moves on "Project Hard" in Norway's Flatanger Cave

North Face of the Eiger: 2nd redpoint of La Vida es Silbar

Swiss climber, Robert Schaeli is second to redpoint La Vida es Silbar, freed in 2003 by Siegrist and Ueli Steck.

The North Face Mountain Festival, at the Foot of the Eiger

Brought to you by The North Face, this is a weekend that will leave your muscles tired, your spirits high, and your heart content.

The Pou Brothers and Neus Colom Free Climb Marejada Fuerza 6, 8a+, 500m

After months of hard work they managed to free the A4 route, opened in 1985 by José Manuel de la Fuente and Manolo González on Urriellu peak, in Asturias.

Video: Chris Sharma in Aruba

Watch as Chris Sharma takes on boulders in Aruba

Kilian Jornet Postpones Everest Record Attempt due to Bad Weather

The large accumulation of snow on Everest has forced Kilian Jornet to postpone his ascent-descent attempt without oxygen.

Siula Grande: First Ascent of East Face Climbed by French Team

French Alpinists ascended the unclimbed East Face of Siula Grande in Peru via their new route 'Le bruit des glaçons'

Sasha Di Giulian and Felipe Camargo - First Free Ascent of Planeta Dos Macacos (8a+)

The North American and Brazilian climbing duo have managed to free Planeta dos Macacos route in Brazil, 650m (8a+).

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