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Again: Swiss glaciers are melting rapidly | 2023
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The Swiss glaciers are melting faster and faster. They have experienced the second worst summer for their existence since measurements began.
Full length documentary "Tribute to Failure" available
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The documentary «Tribute to Failure» is available. It is about Nicolas Hojac, Stephan Siegrist, Jonas Schild and Andy Schnarf.
Yannick Glatthard climbs 5 Grimsel classic rope solo
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Yannick Glatthard climbs 5 Grimsel classic rope solo. In this personal report and in the video, Glatthard presents his project.
Bouldering in summer: 5 high alpine areas
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We show you five high alpine bouldering areas in Switzerland, where you will find very good conditions for bouldering in midsummer.
Petra Klingler resigns from the competition
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Petra Klingler resigns from the competition. She will contest her last World Cup in front of her home crowd in Bern.
In the 8C(+) frenzy: Aidan Roberts opens The Lions Share
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Briton Aidan Roberts announces the first ascent of a new boulder line in Brione, Ticino. He rates the boulder The Lions Share with 8C +.
Double success for Giuliano Cameroni: Bouldered 8B+ twice in one day
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Two projects by Giuliano Cameroni fell within a day - both "First Go". Fight Club and Ninjutsu, both rated 8B+.
Massive rockfall near Kandersteg
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A large rock fall occurred on a rock face on the Almenalp on Thursday. According to the canton police, no one was injured.
8C+ first ascent in Ticino: Yannick Flohé boulders Return of the Dreamtime
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German professional climber Yannick Flohé opens a new difficult line on the Dreamtime block in Cresciano. The first ascent called Return of the Dreamtime rated Flohé with 8C +.
Moritz Welt cracks Dreamtime (8c) within a short time
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Moritz Welt makes short work of Dreamtime (8c) and climbs the Cresciano classic in two sessions. In Brione, the strong German also secures a repeat of the 8B boulder Amber.
Simon Lorenzi climbs Raboutou's Alphane (9A)
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The strong Belgian Simon Lorenzi secures an inspection of Alphane. This makes the 25-year-old the third climber this year to repeat Shawn Raboutou's line in Chironico since the first ascent in April.
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ACT Squat: How to strengthen your hip muscles | Compensatory training
The training experts Patrick Matros and Dicki Korb will show you exercises for hip problems. Today: The ACT Squat.
bouldering
Dave Graham: Back in top form after ring ligament injury
The American professional climber Dave Graham has had a turbulent climbing year - time for a summary.
Climbing
Are today's professionals all pink point climbers?
Red dot and pink dot are no longer differentiated in the same way as before. We asked various climbing professionals why.
mountaineering
Imposing mixed route in the Dolomites first climbed
Nicola Bertoldo and Diego Dellai open a new mixed route on the north face of Monte Agnèr: Ultima Perla (350m, 5+, M6, 50°).
Climbing
Move Hard: Seb Bouin's path to silence
With the ascent of Move Hard (9b), Seb Bouin has come another step closer to Adam Ondra's Masterpiece Silence.
