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Climbing Facts & History
Mount Wilhelm: The Crown of Papua New Guinea
Mount Wilhelm is the highest mountain in Papua New Guinea, standing at 4,509 m (14,793 ft). It lies in the Bismarck Range at the meeting point of Chimbu, Jiwaka, and Madang provinces. Locally, it’s called Enduwa Kombuglu or Kombugl’o Dimbin in the Kuman language. The peak is on the island of New Guinea, which includes both Papua New Guinea and the Indonesian provinces of Papua. Although several peaks in Indonesian Papua are taller, Mount Wilhelm is sometimes listed as the highest in Oceania under political boundaries, leading to its occasional inclusion on a Seven Summits list.
The first recorded ascent was made on 15 August 1938 by Leigh Vial, and the mountain offers non-technical climbs, with the most common route starting from the village of Keglsugl. Routes pass through rainforests and alpine grasslands before reaching the summit, and climbers can experience mist and challenging weather near the top.
Mount Wilhelm attracts trekkers and adventure seekers drawn by its accessibility, dramatic landscapes, and cultural encounters with local communities along the trail.
In The News
Laura Rogora Sends 9a Slab Niobe in a Day
Italian climber Laura Rogora has just added another milestone to her already stellar résumé by sending Niobe (9a), a demanding slab route at Arco, Italy, in a single day on her fourth attempt. Niobe, a recently established line by Adam Ondra, is considered one of the hardest slab climbs in the world, requiring precision, balance, and calm execution. Rogora described stepping onto the route as both scary and exciting, embracing a style slightly different from her usual climbing preferences.
This ascent marks her 42nd route graded 9a or harder and her most difficult slab effort yet showcasing her remarkable versatility and technique on varied rock types. Prior to Rogora’s send, Niobe had already been repeated a few times, but her quick, decisive ascent in one day highlights her continued dominance in elite sport climbing.
Rogora’s achievements this season further solidify her status among the strongest climbers globally, blending competitive success with bold outdoor accomplishments and pushing the limits of what’s possible for women in the sport.
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LYNX 9 mm Dynamic Rope – Precision, Performance & Protection
The LYNX 9 mm Dynamic Rope from Namah is a high-performance climbing rope built for strength, durability, and smooth handling. Designed with a kernmantle construction and premium polyamide fibers, it balances lightweight agility with reliable fall protection. This rope is certified to international safety standards (UIAA & CE), making it suitable for sport, trad, and alpine climbing both indoors and outdoors.
With its 9 mm diameter, the LYNX rope provides easy clipping through gear and reduced rope drag on complex routes. Its dynamic elongation absorbs fall energy effectively, while a robust sheath resists abrasion and rough surfaces, extending the rope’s lifespan. Various lengths are available to match different climbing styles and priorities.
Engineered for confident climbs, this rope delivers dependable performance for adventure seekers and professionals alike. Its balance of flexibility, safety, and strength makes the Namah LYNX 9 mm a versatile choice for climbers pushing limits on technical routes or multi-pitch ascents.
View DetailsHansjörg Auer: The Fearless Spirit of Modern Alpinism
Hansjörg Auer was an Austrian mountaineer born on 18 February 1984 in Zams, Tyrol. He became world-renowned for his bold free solo climbs climbing without ropes or safety gear especially his 2007 ascent of the Fish Route on the south face of the Marmolada in Italy’s Dolomites, a challenging 850-metre big wall. National Geographic called him “one of the boldest and best climbers in the world.”
After gaining fame with solo climbs in the Alps, Auer pushed into high-altitude mountaineering, achieving several first ascents in the Himalaya and Karakoram, including the west face of Lupghar Sar West in Pakistan. For this achievement he was posthumously awarded the prestigious Piolet d’Or in 2019.
Tragically, on 16 April 2019, Auer died at age 35 in an avalanche on Howse Peak in the Canadian Rockies while descending with fellow climbers David Lama and Jess Roskelley after completing a difficult route. Their bodies were found several days later.
Auer’s legacy endures in the climbing world as a fearless explorer of both technical rock and remote high mountains.
Watch NowIndustry insights
Indian Mountaineering Foundation: Empowering India’s Mountaineering Community
The Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) is the apex national body for mountaineering and related adventure sports in India. Established in 1961 from the earlier Sponsoring Committee of the Cho Oyu Expedition, IMF promotes, regulates, and supports climbing and mountaineering activities across the country. It is affiliated with international bodies, including the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) and the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC), overseeing competitive sport climbing as well.
IMF also engages in mountain protection, education, and awareness initiatives focused on the Indian Himalaya. Its online portal allows applicants to register, create profiles, plan expeditions, build teams, and submit expedition applications. Once a team is finalized, leaders can fill and submit the necessary forms linked to unique expedition IDs.
In addition to expedition services, IMF offers facilities like climbing walls, equipment hire, weather forecasting, and dormitories. The foundation also maintains membership details, affiliated clubs, and registered tour operators. It hosts competitions, workshops, and training courses to foster the mountaineering community.
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