Videos - climbing and bouldering
bouldering
Six years after the first ascent by Nalle Hukkataival, Will Bosi succeeds in repeating Burden of Dreams (9A) in Lappnor, Finland. In the video you can look over the shoulder of the strong Scotsman on his way to the world's toughest boulder.
bouldering
At the end of last year, Will Bosi managed the third ascent of the 9A boulder Alphane near Chironico. Now the Scot has released the video of his inspection. The Ticino classics Vecchio Leone (8B, flash) and Forgotten Gem (8C) can also be seen in the video.
Climbing
The IFSC Bouldering World Cup will take place in Prague next weekend. In the video below, Adam Ondra shows which boulder simulations he uses to prepare for the home game.
bouldering
The fans whir, the bass booms from the loudspeakers and the blocks serve as crash pad depots. This climbing lifestyle, which many professionals celebrate in their videos and which is lived in abundance at the bouldering hotspots, is not only met with enthusiasm.
Climbing
The double Bulin as a roping knot is on the rise. The figure eight knot is still the most popular. We will show you how the two knots are tied and what the advantages and disadvantages are.
bouldering
With the flash ascent of Momentum (8B+) in Val Bavona, Aidan Roberts joins the illustrious group of 8B+ flashers. Only a handful of top climbers can claim to have flashed Boulder at this level of difficulty.
Climbing
Adam Ondra took his buddy's suggestion seriously and climbed the route Odin's Eye (8c +) backwards. This video shows his incredible ascent.
Climbing
Immerse yourself in the world of Belgian professional climber Siebe Vanhee, who authentically and genuinely portrays his first season on Yosemite's toughest big wall in the film Darkest Before Dawn. The infamous Dawn Wall proves to be a challenge in more ways than one.
Climbing
In November 2022, the French top climber Seb Bouin opened the most difficult route in North America with Suprême Jumbo Love (9b +). The video of the first ascent of the impressive mega line at Clark Mountain is now available.
bouldering
In December 2022, Keenan Takahashi made the first ascent of A Little Life (8B+) in the Buttermilks. Antigrav accompanied the American climber during the ascent process and in their latest production shows what is behind the first ascent of an impressive highball.
Climbing
Endurance plays a key role in sport climbing. Accordingly, many athletes base their training plans on it. However, there are some misconceptions that can significantly affect the success of a training season. These are the seven most serious mistakes.
Climbing
Robert Leistner is a Saxon thoroughbred climber and knows the Elbe Sandstone Mountains like the back of his hand. Today we can exclusively present you a short film about the first ascent of numerous difficult and hair-raising climbing routes.
bouldering
From an outsider to a trend sport: Bouldering inspires a wide audience today. But how did the beginnings of the Swiss bouldering scene look like? During his research, Transianer Alex visited three old bouldering areas in central Switzerland. Their owners René, Luk and Dodo tell of a time without crash pads and run-and-jumps, but with a lot of charm.
Climbing
Anna Hazelnutt repeated the trad test piece Prinzip Hoffnung (E9/10, 8b/+) at Bürser Platte last month. It is not the first time that the American with a penchant for bold friction climbs with ascents of hard trad routes has attracted attention.
mountaineering
Last winter in Patagonia, a strong rope team attracted attention: crack specialist Pete Whittaker and Patagonia veteran Sean Villanueva. During their time together, the duo managed, among other things, to wring a first free ascent from two hard crack lines.