Women are increasingly reporting sexual harassment and abuse in the sport, including accusations against the renowned climber Nirmal Purja.
Tag: Rock Climbing
Is Rock Climbing the Future of Tourism in Malawi?
The small country in southeastern Africa is leveraging its little-known rock cliffs and boulders to develop local interest in climbing — and to draw adventure tourists.
Iranian Climber Elnaz Rekabi Competes Without Hijab, Sparking Fear
Elnaz Rekabi flew back to Iran on Tuesday after competing in an international climbing competition without her hijab — breaching the Islamic Republic’s rules for women athletes.
She Climbed Yosemite’s El Capitan to Celebrate Turning 70
Dierdre Wolownick, whose son, Alex Honnold, is one of the world’s top rock climbers, ascended Yosemite’s El Capitan to celebrate her 70th birthday.
Effort to Climb Skyscraper in Wheelchair Captivates Hong Kong
Lai Chi-wai didn’t reach his goal of ascending a skyscraper by rope. It hardly made his feat any less impressive.
Brad Gobright, Renowned Rock Climber, Is Dead After Fall in Mexico
The American free solo climber, one of the world’s best, fell nearly 1,000 feet on Wednesday while using a rope. He was 31.
Climber Causes Stir at Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower was evacuated and closed after a man dressed in black began to scale the structure.