登攀 Two new 5.13 routes freed on the Diamond of Longs Peak (Neniisotoyou'u) on August 9

Chris Weidner sends the last pitch (5.12d) of Gambler's Fallacy (5.13b, 9 pitches) on the Diamond of Longs Peak (Neniisotoyou'u), with Bruce Miller belaying on August 9. Weidner's redpoint was the first ascent of the route, to which he and Miller have dedicated 51 days since July 2017. Weidner will soon return to support Miller's free attempt. [Photo] Jon Glassberg/Louder Than Eleven Conditions...   （続きを読む）

2020/08/18 08:34:38 (5ヶ月前)
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登攀 Four "significant ascents" announced for 2020 Piolets d'Or

The northwest face of Chamlang (7321m) with UFO Line (ABO: M6, WI5, 2500m) marked in red. [Photo] Zdenek Hak and Marek Holecek collection The Piolets d'Or committee has announced the selection of four "significant ascents" from 2019 that will be recognized on September 19-22 during the Ladek Mountain Film Festival in Poland, which is still on schedule to be held from September 11 through Septem...   （続きを読む）

2020/08/12 06:37:06 (5ヶ月前)
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登攀 Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell complete "Continental Divide Ultimate Linkup" in R...

Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell can be seen standing on the summit of the Sharkstooth (12,630') in Rocky Mountain National Park at sunrise on Saturday, July 18, during their "Continental Divide Ultimate Linkup" (CDUL). [Photo] Adam Stack Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold have completed another linkup of staggering proportions that left them both "hobbling around," as Honnold recently told Alpinis...   （続きを読む）

2020/07/23 12:37:55 (6ヶ月前)
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海外 "A Thousand Ways to Kiss the Ground" is now available to watch with donations to t...

Today marks the release of the long-anticipated film, "A Thousand Ways to Kiss the Ground," directed by Henna Taylor. The film release is in conjunction with a fundraiser for the Climbing Grief Fund (CGF) from now until July 20, people who donate $15 or more to the CGF will receive access to the film . There is also an online auction from July 7 through July 20, and discussion panels on July 9 ...   （続きを読む）

2020/07/08 06:37:06 (6ヶ月前)
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海外 Coronavirus Update: doctors tell us what to know before going back to the crag or gym

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion, when viewed electron microscopically. [Image] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov) While the number of COVID-19 cases...   （続きを読む）

2020/07/03 08:38:08 (6ヶ月前)
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海外 Mitsu Iwasaki begins duties as the American Alpine Club's new CEO on August 3

Mitsu Iwasaki will assume duties as the new Chief Executive Officer of the American Alpine Club on August 3. [Photo] Courtesy of the American Alpine Club The American Alpine Club announced yesterday that Mitsu Iwasaki will take over as its Chief Executive Officer on August 3. Iwasaki is replacing CEO Phil Powers, who announced last October that he would be stepping down this summer after servin...   （続きを読む）

2020/06/24 12:36:11 (7ヶ月前)
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