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Stoned Climbers Festival Raises Funds for Ukraine’s Azov Brigade

7/5/2026

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The Stoned Climbers festival combined rock climbing, live music and a fundraiser for Ukraine’s Azov Brigade.
Held last week on a granite cliff in the Zhytomyr region, the event attracted more than 500 participants.
Organizers said all ticket revenue will support the Azov Brigade.
Travel restrictions keep Ukrainian climbers from visiting sites such as Yosemite or Norway’s mountains, prompting them to focus on local routes.

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The Stoned Climbers festival combined rock climbing, live music and a fundraiser for Ukraine’s Azov Brigade.
Held last week on a granite cliff in the Zhytomyr region, the event attracted more than 500 participants.
Organizers said all ticket revenue will support the Azov Brigade.
Travel restrictions keep Ukrainian climbers from visiting sites such as Yosemite or Norway’s mountains, prompting them to focus on local routes.