Climbing

Magazine

The daredevil climber risking his life for breathtaking views

Above the clouds... — Vitaliy Raskalov overcame his fear of heights by scaling the world’s tallest buildings, ignoring any need for safety. But now that he’s reached the top of his game, the 24-year-old adventurer wonders if the real goal has been right in front of him along.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Activism

The climber who conquered the cliff that paralysed him

Disabled not unable — After an accident while attempting to ascend the notorious sheer faced Totem Pole climb 18 years ago, Paul Pritchard was told he would never climb again. But last year he returned to Tasmania determined to conquer the climb that paralysed him.

Written by: Paden Vaughan

Film

Life and Death in the Highest Place on Earth

The Sherpa Strike that Closed Mount Everest — A new documentary looks at the dangerous, and often overlooked, role Sherpas play in helping wealthy western climbers conquer Everest.

Written by: Freddie Reynolds

Activism

Matt Moniz is helping Nepal recover from the earthquake that nearly killed him

Avalanche on Everest — At seventeen, Matt Moniz has climbed some of the world’s most dangerous mountains. But it was his latest trip to Everest that taught him the true meaning of survival.

Written by: Alex Robert Ross

Bike

In the saddle with Bristol’s fixed gear hill climbers

Racing through the pain cave — Up Up Up celebrates Bristol’s uphill fixed gear warriors.

Written by: HUCK HQ

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