Rock Climbing News from All Mountain Sports
Ice Climbers in Colorado
OURAY, Colo. — Huge snowflakes had been falling from the slate gray sky since before daybreak. The falling snow muted all sound, except the calls of climbers warning of falling ice. After a day and a half of training and practicing ice-climbing techniques, the climbing guide and I rappelled 140 feet down into the Box Canyon of the Uncompaghre Gorge... [Read more of this review]
Rock climbing at Glaros
Telendos, the little island opposite Kalymnos, has recently been enriched with Glaros, a new crag located on a stunning natural balcony overlooking the sea which is expected to be one of the hidden gems of Kalymnos climbing. Situated on the north side of Telendos, immediately above Pescatore and to the right of the sector Irox, the rock is not sharp... [Read more of this review]
Rock climbing in UK possible route to Olympic success
Youngsters who take up rock climbing in the UK could be setting themselves on a path towards Olympic glory, if one man’s campaign is successful. Marco Scolaris, who lives in Turin, told Globe Sports that he believes rock climbing is a‘real sport’ deserving of a higher status. In the meantime, as Mr Scolaris campaigns for Olympic status, Britons... [Read more of this review]
