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Head-to-head race on Mount Everest: Andrews & Egloff plan record attempts

Speed ​​climbers Tyler Andrews and Karl Egloff both have their sights set on new record times on Mount Everest – without artificial oxygen.
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Japan dominates Bouldering World Cup final in Keqiao

The IFSC World Cup season kicked off this weekend in Keqiao, China. The international climbing elite competed at the Bouldering World Cup for the first time at World Cup level. Young Japanese talent Anraku Sorato took home gold in the men's competition, while Annie Sanders of the United States topped the podium in the women's competition.
mountaineering

Impressive solo first ascent on the northeast pillar of the Wildgall by Simon Gietl

On April 12, 2025, South Tyrolean mountaineer Simon Gietl made the first solo ascent of the Northeast Pillar of the Wildgall. The 300-meter-long mixed route Lumina (M7 A0) follows a striking, logical dihedral and offers varied passages that can be securely protected with friends.
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bouldering

The first 9A+? Adam Ondra attempts Fontainebleau's toughest project

You can't get more Fontainebleau in one boulder: Adam Ondra takes on the legendary sloper line Imothep Assis, a potential 9A+.
competition

First Bouldering World Cup of the season in Keqiao: Info, program & live stream

The IFSC World Cup season starts with the first Bouldering World Cup from April 18 to 20 in Keqiao, China.
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Training

Motivation, routines, injuries | Will Bosi shares training secrets

Master of the trade Will Bosi gives insights into his training and explains why the strongest fingers in the world are not necessarily genetic.
mountaineering

Nicolas Hojac and Philipp Brugger climb Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau in 15 hours and 30 minutes

With 15 hours and 30 minutes, Nicolas Hojac and Philipp Brugger smashed the 21-year-old record of Ueli Steck and Stephan Siegrist on the north faces of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
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bouldering

Alex Honnold breaks speed record on Plumber's Crack | Legendary crack boulder

In a unique challenge, Alex Honnold attempts to break the speed record in Plumber's Crack, probably the most famous crack boulder in the world.
Climbing

Buoux is back: Alex Megos' first ascent of Le Grand Saccage (9a+/b)

With Le Grand Saccage (9a+/b), the Franconian succeeds in making the first ascent of a difficult unclimbed line in the historic climbing area of ​​Buoux.

Climbing & bouldering

Japan dominates Bouldering World Cup final in Keqiao

Editors -
The IFSC World Cup season kicked off this weekend in Keqiao, China. The international climbing elite competed at the Bouldering World Cup for the first time at World Cup level. Young Japanese talent Anraku Sorato took home gold in the men's competition, while Annie Sanders of the United States topped the podium in the women's competition.
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Impressive solo first ascent on the northeast pillar of the Wildgall by Simon Gietl

Editors -
On April 12, 2025, South Tyrolean mountaineer Simon Gietl made the first solo ascent of the Northeast Pillar of the Wildgall. The 300-meter-long mixed route Lumina (M7 A0) follows a striking, logical dihedral and offers varied passages that can be securely protected with friends.
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Buoux is back: Alex Megos' first ascent of Le Grand Saccage (9a+/b)

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With Le Grand Saccage (9a+/b), the Franconian succeeds in making the first ascent of a difficult unclimbed line in the historic climbing area of ​​Buoux.
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00:19:52

The first 9A+? Adam Ondra attempts Fontainebleau's toughest project

You can't get more Fontainebleau in one boulder: Adam Ondra takes on the legendary sloper line Imothep Assis, a potential 9A+.
00:21:21

Alex Honnold breaks speed record on Plumber's Crack | Legendary crack boulder

In a unique challenge, Alex Honnold attempts to break the speed record in Plumber's Crack, probably the most famous crack boulder in the world.

Kaddi Lehmann boulders Netsuke (8A+/8B) in the Murg Valley

The German climber Kaddi Lehmann returns with the ascent of the Fred Nicole boulder Netsuke (8B+) in the Murg Valley.

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Head-to-head race on Mount Everest: Andrews & Egloff plan record attempts

Speed ​​climbers Tyler Andrews and Karl Egloff both have their sights set on new record times on Mount Everest – without artificial oxygen.
mountaineering

Impressive solo first ascent on the northeast pillar of the Wildgall by Simon Gietl

On April 12, 2025, South Tyrolean mountaineer Simon Gietl made the first solo ascent of the Northeast Pillar of the Wildgall. The 300-meter-long mixed route Lumina (M7 A0) follows a striking, logical dihedral and offers varied passages that can be securely protected with friends.
mountaineering

Nicolas Hojac and Philipp Brugger climb Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau in 15 hours and 30 minutes

With 15 hours and 30 minutes, Nicolas Hojac and Philipp Brugger smashed the 21-year-old record of Ueli Steck and Stephan Siegrist on the north faces of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
mountaineering

Mountain Film Festival Mountains on Stage 2025 – Raffle

The mountain film festival Mountains on Stage returns to the stage in April and May with its summer edition, performing in 22 countries and more than 250 cities. The German-language tour starts on April 23, 2024, in Augsburg and stops in 20 cities across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Training

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Motivation, routines, injuries | Will Bosi shares training secrets

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Master of the trade Will Bosi gives insights into his training and explains why the strongest fingers in the world are not necessarily genetic.
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How to finally get better at slab climbing | Tips with Anna Hazelnutt

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Why is Anna Hazelnutt so incredibly strong on the slab? Find out what you can learn from the slab expert in this video from Lattice Training.
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Climb and boulder with more confidence with tips from the Olympic champion

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With these tips from Toby Roberts you can improve your mental game for climbing and bouldering.
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A tribute to the red dot revolution

Kurt Albert was not only an outstanding mountaineer, but also a pioneer of the free climbing movement. With his groundbreaking idea of ​​the redpoint in 1975, he shaped a worldwide climbing philosophy that revolutionized the sport. Hanwag is dedicating a new shoe collection to Kurt Albert and the redpoint idea.
Climbing

Recall of the Mammut Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Set

Swiss mountaineering equipment manufacturer Mammut is recalling its Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Set. Details about the recall can be found here.
Climbing

Book: Adam Ondra the Child Prodigy | Raffle

In his book "Adam Ondra - The Climber," Pietro Dal Pra not only describes the remarkable career of the exceptional Czech climber, but also describes how Adam Ondra lives climbing and his understanding of the sport. We're giving away a copy of the book signed by Adam Ondra.
Climbing

Urgent recall of climbing harness | Black Diamond Vision

Black Diamond Equipment Europe GmbH is recalling the Vision climbing harness because the special material and construction used can lead to premature wear. This can lead to serious or fatal injuries.

Opinions

New climbing holds in Hachioji: Dangerous & unfair?

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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?

«What Harila does is announcement mountaineering at its finest»

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With the establishment of mountain tourism on most of the eight-thousanders and all of the Seven Summits plus a few other mountains, the required alpinistic skills have been reduced to almost zero. By alpine skills I mean independent climbing, acting and making decisions on the mountain. Everything that used to be required on these mountains has now largely become superfluous thanks to the technical infrastructure on the mountain. It is enough if you learn to walk with crampons in the base camp and to attach yourself correctly to the fixed rope.

Fixexen - Will the rock face become a consumption arena?

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Guest author Markus Hutter expresses his exciting and stimulating thoughts on the subject of fixexing on rock in this article.

Adam Ondra on ethical dilemmas in climbing | Video interview

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Style debate: Adam Ondra on preclipping, the influence of kneepads on difficulty levels and chipping & gluing.

E-touring skis: Battery-powered to the summit

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A Swiss company is launching a technical solution that allows ski touring with electric support.

James Pearson dares to rate E12 for Bon Voyage – Why he exposes himself a second time

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After much consideration, James Pearson awards the grade E2 for the second time. Which leads him to make Bon Voyage the hardest trad route.
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Lacrux TV

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Kilian Jornet with incredible speed record: 82 four-thousand-meter peaks in 19 days

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The Spanish mountain runner and alpinist Kilian Jornet has climbed all 19 82m peaks in the Alps in 4000 days, making alpine history.
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Can professional climbers credibly campaign for the climate?

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Professional climbers as climate ambassadors: A contradiction? This is exactly the dilemma that the latest edition of Lacrux TV is about.
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Sexual harassment and abuse of power: Serious allegations against Nirmal Purja

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Serious allegations against Nepal's mountaineering shooting star Nirmal Purja. Two women accuse him of sexual harassment.
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Crack in the Magic Wood | Municipality and IG Magic Wood in dispute

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The waves are rising in the Magic Wood. We met the mayor and the president of IG Magic Wood for a discussion.
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Does climbing have a doping problem?

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The sport of climbing is developing rapidly, training is becoming more and more professional, and today's professionals can make a living from the sport. This increases the pressure to deliver results. How far do athletes, coaches and associations go?

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bouldering

Concentrated girl power and training tips from Erin McNeice and Jana Svecova

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They couldn't be more different: competitive climber Erin McNeice and outdoor boulderer Jana Svecova. Lattice Training accompanied the two during their training.
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bouldering

Climbing During Pregnancy | Expert Tips from Joy Black

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In this article you will receive valuable tips on how to climb safely during pregnancy and what you should pay attention to.
Climbing

3 ultimate technique tips from Will Bosi | Climbing training

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In recent years, Will Bosi has catapulted himself from a little-known climber to the climbing elite - in sport climbing and bouldering. In this video, he gives three tips on how to improve your climbing technique.
ice climbing

Valuable tips & tricks for ice climbing

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In some places enough ice has already grown to...
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Training

4 Tips: Climb Ledges Better Without Additional Strength Training

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Groin presses are not just about strength alone....