Disco 2000

Dave MacLeod, Jacob Cook and Calum Muskett making the first free ascent of Disco 2000 on Blåmman, near Tromso in the northern part of Norway. The pitches were 7b, 8a+, 7a, 8a+, 7c, 7c, 7b+, 7a, 7a, 6a, 6c, 6b+, 5+ and was freed over three days, after aid climbing and working the lower part of the route.

Paul Robinson: Red Rockin

After visiting Red Rocks so many times, I cannot believe that there is still so much potential for new boulders to be climbed. Each canyon seems to have a new turn or a new corridor to walk through that lends itself to a new boulder and a new feature that can become a first ascent. Every time I go back to Red Rocks, it never feels stale or like I have done everything. I know that with a little bit more walking and a little bit more exploring there will always be a new line to be done. There is a lifetime of climbing there on some of the best rock in the world. I am already so excited to get back again soon! ~prAna Ambassador Paul Robinson

Tommy Caldwell Climbing Pitch 15 | The Dawn Wall

On January 14, 2015, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson made the first free ascent of The Dawn Wall on Yosemite s El Capitan. Watch Tommy climb pitch 15 (5.14c) in this first footage released by the film crew on the wall. “The crux holds of pitch 15 are some of the smallest and sharpest holds I have ever attempted to hold onto,” Tommy wrote on his Facebook page. Four unique camera angles reveal those minuscule holds and the 1,300 feet of exposure under Tommy’s precarious foot placements. While multiple pitches of extremely difficult climbing remained above, the completion of pitch 15 was considered the last major hurdle to the eventual success of this seven-year project. Note: Pitch 15 was originally rated 5.14d, but was downgraded slightly after the completion of the route.