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Jimmy Webb, Kevin Takashi Smith and Mark Heal were in Switzerland for a few days in April. They visited the areas of Val Bavona, Brione, Magic Wood. They present part of their ticklist in the following two videos.

Amis in Val Bavona, Brione and Magic Wood

Pictures of the first part of the journey

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Credits: Picture Kevin Takashi Smith

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She needs no introduction. When Ines Papert is out on the ice, you can expect spectacular lines and great stories. In the fjord valleys of Norway, the German ice climbing icon has completed four first ascents of impressive mixed routes in the last two months.
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Solo in winter: Simon Gietl climbs “Phantom der Zinne” 7c+ (7a+ obl.)

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8c+ onsight | Alex Mego's impressive tick list from France

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A successful short trip to France came to an end for Alexander Megos from Erlangen, and his tick list is impressive. Shortly before the end, he onsighted the 8c+ route "Nadesjda".
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Ines Papert opens four spectacular new mixed climbing routes in Norway

Editors -
She needs no introduction. When Ines Papert is out on the ice, you can expect spectacular lines and great stories. In the fjord valleys of Norway, the German ice climbing icon has completed four first ascents of impressive mixed routes in the last two months.
Read more

Solo in winter: Simon Gietl climbs “Phantom der Zinne” 7c+ (7a+ obl.)

Editors -
On March 5th and 6th, South Tyrolean alpinist Simon Gietl completed a solo winter ascent of the challenging route "Phantom der Zinne" (7c+, 7a+ obl., 550 meters). The line on the north face of the Cima Grande was first climbed by Christoph Hainz and Kurt Astner in 1995 and is considered one of the most demanding and aesthetically pleasing routes on this striking wall.
Read more

8c+ onsight | Alex Mego's impressive tick list from France

Editors -
A successful short trip to France came to an end for Alexander Megos from Erlangen, and his tick list is impressive. Shortly before the end, he onsighted the 8c+ route "Nadesjda".
Read more

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