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First Ascent of Everest's Kangshung Face
American climbers reach Everest summit via Kangshung Face in 1983.
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Sébastien Bouin Climbs New 5.15b
Sébastien Bouin completes first ascent of Le Champ des Muses 5.15b in France.
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Connor Herson onsights Greenspit 5.14a
The trad climber becomes the first to climb the iconic Italian route without prior knowledge of the moves.
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Alex Megos climbs Australia's first 5.15b
German climber Alex Megos has made the first ascent of Slice of Heaven, establishing Australia's hardest sport climb.
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51-year-old climber sends hard new route
Italian route developer Matteo Gambaro completes Zip4ever 5.14d after three years of waiting and a serious back injury.
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Jorge Díaz-Rullo sends Hazel Grace Sit
Spanish climber finally sends one of Switzerland's most famous boulders after his longest project yet.
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Giuliano Cameroni Climbs Dave Graham's V15 in Switzerland
The Swiss crusher adds another V15 to his tally of 25, crediting perfect 4°C temps for success on the compression problem.
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