Editors
Editors

Giani Clement commits Practice of the Wild in Magic Wood

boulderingNews Switzerland

Once again, the Swiss boulderer Giani Clement announces a highlight. He succeeds in committing Practice of the Wild (8b + / 8c).

The Grisons Giani Clement leaves one cat after another out of the bag. Only recently did he communicate an inspection from the spring. In April he succeeded in his long-term project The Never Ending Story (8b +) in the Aver Valley, Only a month later, his ticklist was an onslaught of Practice of the Wild richer. Only a few days ago he publicly communicated this commission.

Practice of the Wild became 2004 by the American top climber Chris Sharma first came and was at that time one of the first 8c-Boulder. Since then, the line climbed all that has rank and name, including Nalle Hukkataivalof which is the following video.

Nalle in the practice of the wild

Practice Of The Wild (8C) from ZeroSkillz on Vimeo.

That might interest you

Giani Clement and Leon Fraunholz celebrate The Story of Two Worlds

+ + +
Credits: Cover Picture Giani Clement

News

bouldering

From 8C to 9A: Matthew Mendes replays Realm of Torment

0
This week, 20-year-old Briton Matthew Mendes made the second ascent of Will Bosi's "Realm of Tor'ment" (9A) in the Peak District. It is his first boulder problem of this grade – after only five years of climbing outdoors and indoors.
bouldering

Climbing and knee problems: where they come from and how to prevent them

0
Knee pain is common among climbers. Klaus Isele explains what to do in case of knee pain.
climbing

A tie in the final: The decision at the German Lead Championships 2026 was that close.

0
Anna Maria Apel (cover photo) and Yannick Nagel remain Germany's number one in lead climbing. Both successfully defended their titles at the German Championships in Darmstadt. While Apel had to wait anxiously until the very last moment, Nagel set the decisive mark in the men's competition.
ice climbing

Ice climbing and ski touring in Norway: The Mountain Equipment Oreus and Xenith jackets put to the test

0
Frozen waterfalls, steep approaches, and cold belay stations: Norway is one of the most impressive destinations for ice climbers in Europe – but it also places high demands on equipment and clothing. Ice climber Anna embarked on a winter trip through Norway and tested two models from Mountain Equipment under realistic conditions. In the following review, Anna explains why these jackets complement each other surprisingly well in winter conditions.

From 8C to 9A: Matthew Mendes replays Realm of Torment

Stefanie Keicher -
This week, 20-year-old Briton Matthew Mendes made the second ascent of Will Bosi's "Realm of Tor'ment" (9A) in the Peak District. It is his first boulder problem of this grade – after only five years of climbing outdoors and indoors.
Read more

Climbing and knee problems: where they come from and how to prevent them

Editors -
Knee pain is common among climbers. Klaus Isele explains what to do in case of knee pain.
Read more

A tie in the final: The decision at the German Lead Championships 2026 was that close.

Stefanie Keicher -
Anna Maria Apel (cover photo) and Yannick Nagel remain Germany's number one in lead climbing. Both successfully defended their titles at the German Championships in Darmstadt. While Apel had to wait anxiously until the very last moment, Nagel set the decisive mark in the men's competition.
Read more

Comment on the article

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here