The conditions in Ticino have been ingenious for some time. The still relatively low temperatures and low humidity make areas such as Cresciano, Chironico and Co. currently very popular destinations for the strong boys and girls. Here is a summary of the most exciting tours.
One of the most recent news came from the Czech boulder Martin Stranik. In February he gets several hard inspections of classic lines. Santoku (8b), Jyabara (8b) Ninja skills (8b +), Mithril Sit (8b +) and He dances with the rock (8c). Here is Martin's video.
In connection with his commission of Ninja skills Let's not get around to calling attention to Martin Keller's very recent celebration of the same boulder. Here it is detailed interview with Martin Kellerin which he explains that his strongest muscle is his head / brain.
Luca Rinaldi repeats Boulder Nike in Brione
Another bijou climbed the Italian Luca Rinaldi recently in the higher and more shady bouldering Brione: Nike (8b +). The Boulder was first attained by the aforementioned Martin Keller in the year 2014.
Swiss woman power in Brione
The Swiss cadre climber Nathalie Bärtschi was also in Ticino - with success. She succeeded in walking the dream line Frogger (8a) in Brione. Andrea Kümin also moved to the south. She succeeded the shoulder-heavy Boulder Kirk Windstein stood (7c +).
Credits: Cover picture Katerina Stranik