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Video: This is how Jakob Schubert performs in DNA (9c)
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Since the first ascent of DNA (9c) by the French climber Seb Bouin, Jakob Schubert could hardly wait to climb the steep face of La Ramirole. In November the time had come and the Austrian climbing pro took a closer look at the Mega line. In the video, Jakob Schubert takes you into the gigantic overhang.
Does the renovation of Oliana even make sense? | Interview with Chris Frick
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Ever since a major fire swept across Oliana in the summer of 2022, things have gone quiet around the world-famous climbing area. A handful of locals and die-hard climbers take on the Herculean task of returning the once world-class climbing area to its former glory. Is that even possible? We spoke to Chris Frick about Oliana's lengthy restoration.
Katharina Saurwein climbs with Tainted Love one of the most difficult Trad routes in the world
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The Austrian Katharina Saurwein gets the third ascent of the trad route Tainted Love (8b) in Squamish, British Columbia. Her partner climbed with Katha...
Jorg Verhoeven and Katharina Saurwein climb the Devils Tower
The climbing couple Jorg Verhoeven and Katharina Saurwein took on some pretty routes for their trip to the USA. In July we already reported on their inspection...
Who creates the most difficult climbing route in the world?
Last weekend, some of the greats of the climbing circus gathered in the Swedish climbing hall "Klättercentret Telefonplan". The occasion was an event by Black Diamond, which was about...
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