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Is Rhapsody (E11) the most dangerous route in the world?

Magnus Midtbo returns with Dave MacLeod to one of his most impressive first ascents: Rhapsody (E11, 7a).

Memories of David Lama on the 5th anniversary of his death

5th anniversary of the deaths of David Lama, Hansjörg Auer and Jess Rosskelley. In memory of three exceptional phenomena in modern mountaineering.

Video tribute to Ticino: Ticino Gravity

Ticino Gravity tells the story of bouldering in Ticino and accompanies Kim Marschner on his First Ascent of Embrace Gravity (8B+).

Stefano Ghisolfi climbs the legendary Action Directe (9a) | Video

First 9a in the world: With Action Directe, Stefano Ghisolfi repeated one of the most iconic lines in the world last fall.

This is how the British E scale works

It is as controversial as it is complicated: the British E scale. The Wideboyz will explain to you exactly how it works.

Professional climber coaches her 60-year-old father to his first 7a+

Touching family story: Climbing professional Emily Harrington coaches her father to his first 60a+ route at the age of 7.

Upside down no-hand rest in 8c+ trad route

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

Alex Huber is one of the greatest free soloists of his time. In the interview he talks about his fascination for rope-free climbing.

This climber has stronger fingers than Ondra, Bosi and Midtbo

Allison Vest has finger strength that is second to none. Even top climbers like Ondra or Bosi can no longer keep up.

Adam Ondra: “Spraywall training brings the best transfer to the rock”

Training tip from Adam Ondra and Magnus Midtbo: Why 99 percent of all climbers should train on the spray wall.

You shouldn't miss this free solo documentary

In Edge of the Unknown, award-winning filmmaker Jimmy Chin takes you to Morocco, where Alex Honnold is a freerider before his free solo...

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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.

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.
00:20:25

Is Rhapsody (E11) the most dangerous route in the world?

Magnus Midtbo returns with Dave MacLeod to one of his most impressive first ascents: Rhapsody (E11, 7a).

Yannick Flohé climbs his hardest route to date with Lazarus (9a+).

9a+ in transit: Yannick Flohé manages to climb Lazarus at the Schiefen Tod in the Franconian Jura in just 4 Go's.

Efficient exercise on the way to handstand

This is how the handstand works: With the L handstand you can build up strength and practice the handstand position in a controlled manner.