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Rock Climbing and Medical Aid in Laos
Discover how climbing doctor Volker Schöffl helped develop Thakhek’s climbing scene while supporting local hospitals through Kinder- und Medizinhilfe Laos.
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First ascents & new sectors, anchor upgrades to community projects. A look at the work Green Climbers Home and its partners do to help climbing in Laos to grow.
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Climbing Development in Laos
Discover how new climbing areas are created in Laos. Follow route development projects, exploration trips, and the volunteers working to expand climbing opportunities across the country.
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Crag Devolopment in Mueang Fueang
Pha Thong ຜາທອງ is one of the most striking limestone formations in northern Laos. From a distance, it looks as if a giant knife blade has been driven straight through the valley floor.
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Climbing at Xe Bang Fai – Discovering Laos Before the Crowds
Today, Vietnam's Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National Park is one of Southeast Asia's most famous adventure destinations. Just across the border in Laos lies Hin Nam No National Park
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Bouldering at Song Sa Waterfall
Turning the Thakhek loop into a Thakhek"Climbing"Loop. Bouldering at SongSa waterfall in spring 2026
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Khon Kaen Climbing Development
Responsible crag development in Thailand's Isaan region, bringing together climbers, local communities, and National Park authorities to create sustainable climbing access.
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Sinkhole at the RockViewpoint
The Rock Viewpoint, a popular stop on the Thakhek Loop, has grown from a scenic viewpoint into one of the newest climbing areas in Laos.
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