Resurrecting the Supernatural: Rebolting the Mysterious Climb ‘El Gavilan’ Aliens appeared to visit two first ascensionists in remote 1990s Mexico. Now, a filmmaker accompanies two women intent on restoring their route. Written by Sam Anderson August 17, 2022
Belgian Duo Seeks ‘The Dawn Wall’ Third Ascent ‘The Dawn Wall’ (5.14d, 32 pitches) may be the world’s hardest rock climb. Siebe Vanhee and Seb Berthe started sieging the route on Jan. 9. Written by Sam Anderson January 21, 2022
Canadian Women Resurrect Legendary 5.13 Mexican Big Wall on First Female Ascent Bronwyn Hodgins and Kelsey Watts made the first female ascent of ‘El Gavilan,’ 5.13, on Dec. 22, 2021. Two seasons of work went into the… Written by Sam Anderson January 03, 2022
Silvia Vidal’s Exceptional Solo Aid Climbing Style: ‘I’ll Go Alone. I Am Alone.’ ‘If I go alone, I am alone.’ Few, if any, climbers embody that idea like Silvia Vidal. Her aid solo climbing has garnered Piolet d’Or… Written by Sam Anderson December 16, 2021
