Nicolai Uznik is bouldering again 8c: Witchcraft first climbed

The 20-year-old Nicolai Uznik succeeds in the first ascent of the Boulder Witchcraft near Villach, Austria. He suggests 8c as an assessment.

The young Austrian Nicolai Uznik seems to be in top form. Should his suggestion on the difficulty be confirmed, it would be Witchcraft already his second 8c boulder within a short time. At the beginning of December he succeeded in repeating what is probably the most famous boulder in the Malta Valley, Iron seat start (8c).

For his latest ascent, the first ascent of the line, Nicolai invested countless attempts over nine days.

Today I was finally able to line up all trains and climb this short and extremely strong line. I've never invested so much in climbing a boulder - so I'm all the happier that the ascent worked.

Nicolai Uznik

Nicolai Uznik on the first ascent of Witchcraft near Villach

That might interest you

+ + +
Credits: Cover picture Nicolai Uznik

News

5 dry tooling techniques for advanced users

Dry tooling for advanced climbers: Learn the most important techniques to get more out of this type of climbing.

Gift ideas for climbers, boulderers & outdoor athletes 2023/2024

Whether for a birthday or Christmas: We have put together 17 gift ideas for climbers, boulderers and outdoor athletes.

Climbing professionals criticize IFSC for NEOM Masters in Saudi Arabia

110 climbers and professionals criticize IFSC for competing as part of the controversial mega-project NEOM in Saudi Arabia.

For once, Schubert upgrades instead of depreciating Clash of the Titans (9b)

Jakob Schubert repeated Clash of the Titans (9a+). Now, after some reflection, he suggests upgrading the route to 9b.

Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter now and stay up to date.

5 dry tooling techniques for advanced users

Dry tooling for advanced climbers: Learn the most important techniques to get more out of this type of climbing.

Gift ideas for climbers, boulderers & outdoor athletes 2023/2024

Whether for a birthday or Christmas: We have put together 17 gift ideas for climbers, boulderers and outdoor athletes.

Climbing professionals criticize IFSC for NEOM Masters in Saudi Arabia

110 climbers and professionals criticize IFSC for competing as part of the controversial mega-project NEOM in Saudi Arabia.
×Display ad community