Climbing

Climber Jacopo Larcher scales the sheer granite face of the formidable trad route "Meltdown" in Yosemite National Park, a climb that ranks among the world's most challenging at a grade of 5.14c. Photo courtesy of The North Face.

Grasping onto diminutive holds angled on a 40-degree steep wall, climber Stefano Ghisolfi confronts the gravity-defying ascent of “Excalibur,” a route that stands as a pinnacle of rock climbing difficulty. In concert with some of the world’s elite climbers, Ghisolfi navigated the precipitous challenge offered by this demanding climb. With steadfast commitment, he dedicated two...