Jimmy Webb making the first ascent of The Matriarch (v15) in Rocktown, GA

Simon Parton’s Hueco trip is going very well. Apparently he had two routes on his tick list: Terremer (V15) which he sent on his first day, and Nagual(V13) which he has now climbed on his second day. Add a flash of Rogered In The Shower (V11) and I’d say that is one of the best starts to a bouldering trip ever. We can’t wait to see whats next for the talented local climber.

If you haven’t seen it already check out the video of Simon’s send of Terremer. Talk about trying hard! Super inspiring stuff.

Nice video of Jon Cardwell on Necessary Evil (5.14c) in Virgin River Gorge, AZ

Fun trailer for feature length video of Indian Creek.

Dave MacLeod making the first ascent of 4th Wave, 8B in the Arisaig Cave on the west coast of Scotland.

The pilgrimage to Yosemite for any climber is a momentous occasion. Drawn to the valley by it’s history and beauty, Yosemite has become a place of young men and women transforming into giants, seeking adventure and unafraid of the unknown. Over the years, the stories told on the valley floor have grown into tall tales themselves that continue to inspire a whole new generation of climbers. Perhaps each of us long for adventure but are looking for a catalyst that will light our longing on fire. Yosemite in the Fifties is just that, a physical catalyst for lighting dreams on fire.

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Trailer for the new film ‘Sherpa’ that tells the story of the 2014 tragedy on Everest from the sherpa perspective. Sherpa will hit select cinemas tomorrow, December 18th. For those interested in a longer read into the film and its impact on how we view Everest, please read the article by Sam Haddad

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Very pleased to announce that Simon Parton has sent Terremer (v15) in Hueco Tanks, TX. According to Tiffany Melius, Simon spent less than an hour on the boulder during the first day of a two week trip. Simon had previously sent Terre de Sienne (v14) on the same boulder a number of years ago on his second try. More to come as soon as it is available.

Simon Parton on Terremer (v15). Photo by Tara Tilling©

Check out our interview with Simon Parton early this year.

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Alex travels to Angola with Staci Bare to look for new rock and bring focus to the number of landmines left by civil war as well as Honnold’s solar initiative. Very entertaining and inspiring!

Alex Honnold is the most accomplished free climber in the world. Angola is a southwest African country that recently emerged from 27 years of bloody civil war. What brings together these strange bedfellows you ask? Some of the most epic unclimbed rocks in the world, and a community needing help to diffuse the hidden land mines leftover from the conflict. (Plus a shadowy local hotel magnate, but we’ll get into that later). This is Alex Honnold in Angola, for one of the most unique adventures of his storied climbing career this far.

Director of Photography – Pablo Durana.