Babsi Zangerl just became the first person to free climb a route on El Capitan on her first try, without a fall. Her ascent closes a 30-year chapter of attempts.
https://www.climbing.com/news/history-of-el-capitan-flash-attempts/
Tanner Wanish and Mike Vaill just beat Brad Gobright, Jim Reynolds, and Alex Honnold on the Yosemite Triple Crown. Wanish has only been climbing for four and a half years.
https://www.climbing.com/news/new-yosemite-triple-crown-speed-record/
Awardees will undertake projects that address barriers to sustainable climbing access while promoting conservation and stewardship
https://www.climbing.com/news/access-fund-justice-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-in-climbing/