Keyword: climb

In his latest video, Lattice Training explores the topic of "training with intention." What distinguishes elite climbers from others is not just physical strength, but conscious training with a clear purpose.

It wasn't until December 2025 that multi-talented Adam Ondra established Niobe (9a), one of the world's hardest slab routes. Shortly afterward, Italian climber Gianluca Vighetti confirmed the grade, although he "wouldn't rule out the possibility that it might be easier." Now Niobe has seen two more repeats in quick succession.

Austrian lead climbing specialist Eva-Maria Hammelmüller has ticked her fifth 9a route in Col de Castillon. Her ascent of "WRC" (9a) came as a complete surprise – and shows that expectations don't always play the most important role in climbing.

Finger strength is a key factor in climbing success. When climbing on a rope, there is a combination of maximum and endurance exertion. You can improve your performance on the rock with the following exercises on the fingerboard.

Rock diving icon and deep-water solo pioneer Chris Sharma has a new goal in mind: the 2028 Olympics! To that end, the American is returning to the competition stage and will try to secure a place on the American national team this weekend. 

American trad climbing pro Connor Herson secured the first ascent of the route "Drifters Escape" in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada on July 14, 2025. The line is his most difficult first ascent to date and the culmination of two climbing seasons spent working on it.

From rock to steep ice lines: For many sport climbers, getting started on ice can be quite intimidating. Different techniques, different equipment, completely new conditions. But with the right setup and some know-how, getting started is surprisingly straightforward. At the "Eis Total" festival in the Pitztal Valley, we from the LACRUX editorial team, together with Black Diamond, tested how the transition from rock to ice works and what really matters. Our editor Gwen shares her impressions with you.

The two athletes, Ines Papert and Sarah Hueniken, explored the icefalls of Canada, specifically Helmcken Falls, Stanley Headwall, and Bow Valley. They discuss age, fear, and their climbing partnership. They were accompanied by a film crew. The resulting film is titled "Fifty-Fifty."