Keyword: criticism

Setting up alpine routes from above: Not possible at all, says Stefan Glowacz, but possible in exceptional cases, say Dörte Pietron and Daniel Gebel.

110 climbers and professionals criticize IFSC for competing as part of the controversial mega-project NEOM in Saudi Arabia.

The IFSC has been criticized when it comes to eating disorders. We conducted an exclusive and in-depth interview with the President.

dr Volker Schöffl criticizes the IFSC for their lack of will to implement effective measures against eating disorders.

The world's eight-thousanders are seething. The reason for this is the record hunt by Norwegian Kristin Harila. She is trying to climb the 14 highest mountains in less than six months. Currently it even looks like after three months.

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.

The international climbing association IFSC presented climbing holds in a video today that could be used for the first time in an official competition. But the handles are not well received by many. Why?

We accompanied Alexander Megos at the European Championships and looked into the question: does our sport have a problem with route setting?