Climbing
Seb Bouin climbs new 9b with a “20 meter hardcore finish”
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9b first ascent: Seb Bouin releases his project Les Rois du Lithium - an endurance hammer with a 20 meter finish that has it all.
Michaela Kiersch in the form of her life
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Michaela Kiersch wins in Catalonia. In addition to difficult routes, she struggled above all with the high demands placed on herself.
Alex Megos opens climbing hall | Frankenjura Academy
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Partial opening of the Frankenjura Academy: From today on you can climb in Alex Megos' climbing hall in Forchheim.
Climbing professionals as climate ambassadors – is that possible?
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Katherine Choong and Nicolas Hojac are climbing professionals and climate ambassadors at Protect our Winters. How do you deal with this dual role?
Ondra during the 9a onsight attempt: final stop for grip breakout
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This video shows Adam Ondra making a solid 9a onsight attempt. But when the handle breaks, it comes to an abrupt end.
Spanish Kinglines repeated
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Jorg Verhoeven, Gabriele Moroni and Leo Ketil Bøe repeat classics of the 9th French degree in Siurana, Oliana and Margalef.
5th Petzl Climbing Festival Frankenjura 2024 | Info & program
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Save the Date: from May 30th to June 2nd, 2024, the Frankenjura climbing festival is going into its fifth round in idyllic Königstein.
Jernej Kruder repeats Ticino crack test piece Butterfly Circus (8b)
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In Val Bavona, Slovenian climbing professional Jernej Kruder secured the first repetition of Butterfly Circus. The 25 meter long crack line was created by Fred...
Make 3 out of 1: climbing, ski touring and biking with one helmet
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Multiple certification, protective function, important standards: five important facts when buying a helmet for mountain sports.
Jorge Díaz-Rullo repeats Sleeping Lion (9b)
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Sleeping Lion for the third time: The strong Spaniard Jorge Díaz-Rullo repeats Chris Sharma's new kingline in Siurana.
Adam Ondra's ride on the wave of success
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Successful climbing trip: After climbing Bon Voyage, Adam Ondra scores more hard routes on the way home.
Next Level: This is how you crack the 7th degree
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Get ahead where there are a lot of climbers queuing: With these professional tips you can make the jump to the 7th degree.
Stefano Ghisolfi climbs the legendary Action Directe (9a) | Video
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First 9a in the world: With Action Directe, Stefano Ghisolfi repeated one of the most iconic lines in the world last fall.
Ticino big wall as a dress rehearsal for Patagonia adventures
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Main test passed: Matteo Della Bordella and Giacomo Mauri climb Ticino big walls simultaneously before their trip to Patagonia.
This is how the British E scale works
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It is as controversial as it is complicated: the British E scale. The Wideboyz will explain to you exactly how it works.
Historical: First free ascent of Riders on the Storm (1200m, 7c+)
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Siebe Vanhee, Sean Villanueve, Nico Favresse and Drew Smith make the first free ascent of Riders on the Storm.
Wild Collective Mountain Sports Festival goes into the second round
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On March 1st and 2nd, the Wild Collective Mountain Sports Festival in Herisau, Appenzell, goes into its second round.
Professional climber coaches her 60-year-old father to his first 7a+
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Touching family story: Climbing professional Emily Harrington coaches her father to his first 60a+ route at the age of 7.
Adam Ondra repeats (hardest?) trad climbing route Bon Voyage E12 (9a)
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Adam Ondra secures the first repeat of one of the most difficult trad climbing routes: Bon Voyage E12 (9a) near Annot, France.
Upside down no-hand rest in 8c+ trad route
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First repeat in seven years: Connor Herson climbs the 8c+ trad route Blackbeard's Tears in Northern California.
Alexander Huber on free soloing, acceptable risks and the right time to stop | Video interview
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Alex Huber is one of the greatest free soloists of his time. In the interview he talks about his fascination for rope-free climbing.
Domen Skofic with an impressive St. Léger ticklist
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Domen Skofic discovers the hard mover area of St. Léger and wins big on his latest trip.
Stefano Ghisolfi's path to the hardest sport climbing route in Italy | Video
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With the first ascent of Excalibur, Stefano Ghisolfi made himself a knight. Now there is the inspection video for the mega line.
This climber has stronger fingers than Ondra, Bosi and Midtbo
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Allison Vest has finger strength that is second to none. Even top climbers like Ondra or Bosi can no longer keep up.
This is how the IFSC takes action against RED-S in competition climbing
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Fight against RED-S: The International Sport Climbing Federation is introducing a new policy for the 2024 competition season.
You shouldn't miss this free solo documentary
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In Edge of the Unknown, award-winning filmmaker Jimmy Chin takes you to Morocco, where Alex Honnold is a freerider before his free solo...
This is how Janja Garnbret, the best climber in the world, trains
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This is behind Janja Garnbret's success: Natacha Océane looked over the Slovenian top climber's shoulder during training.
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Climbing
Seb Bouin climbs new 9b with a “20 meter hardcore finish”
9b first ascent: Seb Bouin releases his project Les Rois du Lithium - an endurance hammer with a 20 meter finish that has it all.
competition
SAC Youth Climbing Cup Bouldering Baden | Live stream
This Saturday, April 27th, the SAC Youth Climbing Cup in bouldering will take place in Bouba Baden. Finals are available in the live stream.
Climbing
Michaela Kiersch in the form of her life
Michaela Kiersch wins in Catalonia. In addition to difficult routes, she struggled above all with the high demands placed on herself.
bouldering
James Pearson: “That was my craziest highball”
Hard at the limit: James Pearson repeats the infamous highball 29 dots and comes shockingly close to the limit.
bouldering
Alex Megos opens climbing hall | Frankenjura Academy
Partial opening of the Frankenjura Academy: From today on you can climb in Alex Megos' climbing hall in Forchheim.