Keyword: Chironico

These are the best bouldering areas in Europe

Europe is not only the cradle of modern bouldering – it also boasts arguably the most numerous and diverse bouldering areas. Here's an overview of our top 7 spots with all the information you need about the best season, selection, and local features.

"Arrival of the Birds" (9A) gets its first repeat | Sean Bailey in Chironico

Controlled movements, tiny edges, stable positions - American sport climber Sean Bailey quietly repeated Aidan Roberts' test piece "Arrival of the Birds" in Chironico, Switzerland.

"Swiss Select" – the new bouldering guide for Ticino

Ticino is the flagship of Swiss bouldering and one of the most beautiful bouldering areas in the world. Eliot Stephens offers bouldering enthusiasts a brand-new guidebook, "Swiss Select – Ticino's Best Bouldering," providing an overview of the three main areas: Brione, Cresciano, and Chironico. 
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The craziest ticklist ever! Jakob Schubert in Ticino

Three days around New Year's and four days at the beginning of January were enough for Jakob Schubert to climb two 8C+, two 8C and two 8B+/8C boulders. In the following video, Schubert shows the uncut videos of his impressive ascents.

Siara Fabbri and Nicolai Uznik in the mood to walk

The American Siara Fabbri and the Austrian Nicolai Uznik take advantage of the perfect conditions in the Swiss southern canton of Ticino for tough bouldering climbs.

Sean Bailey continues his winning streak and climbs Alphane (9A)

The American professional boulderer Sean Bailey climbs his second 9A boulder with Alphane in Chironico. He recently made his first ascent of Shaolin (9A) public....

“A solid 9A”: Aidan Roberts on Arrival of the Birds

Aidan Roberts confirms 9A boulder. How he experienced the ascent of Arrival of the Birds and why he rates the line 9A.

How the bouldering mecca Ticino came about: Richi Signer remembers

Richi Signer is one of the first Swiss boulderers. Today he looks back on his beginnings in the bouldering mecca of Ticino.

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