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Alexandra Schweikart and Christopher Igel have set up the impressive multi-pitch route Space Force with difficulties up to 8a + in Val Bavona (Ticino). A 40 degree steep crack roof is the heart of the route. According to Chris and Alex, this is a dream pitch, 8a, most of which can be secured with cams. We asked Alex and Chris to tell us more about the first ascent and the story behind it.

Merci La Vie experiences two repetitions within a week: Nina Caprez and Sascha Lehmann climb the route rotpunkt.

In the bouldering guide Swiss Bloc 1, the blocks on the Furkapass that have been developed in recent years and new lines on the Nufenenpass are listed exclusively.

Jean-Marie Porcellana and Michel Piola have set up a new multi-pitch route in the climbing area Sanetsch (Valais) with Utopia (8 SL, 7a +). There is information, pictures and topos in this article.

Edition Filidor publishes the two new climbing guides Plaisir Süd Volume 1 and 2. The two new climbing guides are now available.

The El Cap Feelings route was awakened by Yannick Glatthard and Niklaus Kohler from a deep sleep and climbed red dot for the first time.

There is a new SAC climbing guide for one of the oldest and most important climbing areas in Switzerland, the Basler Jura.

We present the best gift ideas for climbing and bouldering. From heated chalkbag over the digital topo to the ultra-light headlamp.