First ascent

Chris Sharma climbing Sleeping Lion at the El Pati sector of Siurana.
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The Lion’s Den

Chris Sharma and Alex Megos on Climbing Sleeping Lion

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In March of 2023, Chris Sharma made the first ascent of Sleeping Lion at the iconic El Pati sector of Siurana—a route that is bound to be a test-piece for generations to come. While he …

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Russian climber Vadim Timonov climbing boulder problem
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Vadim Timonov on the First Ascent of Blackflip Sit (8C+/9A)

The Russian powerhouse delves into the next-level project and what it’s like to climb in the Djan-Tugan region

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Tenaya athlete Vadim Timonov has dedicated three trips to the area to explore and establish new lines. Yet his main goal, he says, was a boulder close to the entrance, which largely went ignored because of its position and difficulty. The Blackflip project.

Climber Jimmy Webb bouldering in Switzerland
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The Explorer: Jimmy Webb

Live interview with Jimmy Webb on bouldering development, long-term projects, and traveling the world to climb.

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Jimmy Webb tends to keep a low profile, but the humble warrior has sent more V16s [8C+] than almost any other American.

Alex Megos on the first ascent of Bibliographie (9c/5.15d), Céüse, France.
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Bibliographie – The Alex Megos Interview

Alex Megos speaks about his longest project to date, how he stayed motivated, and what he learned from the experience.

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With this project there was times where the goal seemed absolutely irrelevant and the process was all that mattered.