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Writing your own training plan: the most important dos and don'ts

For some of us, the new year starts with athletic ambitions – ideally structured in a training plan. Here's what you should keep in mind if you're creating your own training plan for the first time.
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Will Bosi makes the first ascent of Portugal's hardest boulder problem, "Por do Sol" 8C+

Will Bosi makes a strong start to the new year: With »Por do Sol«, the 27-year-old Scotsman achieves the first ascent of his long-term project, Portugal's hardest boulder.
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Aidan Roberts opens new 8B+ in Yosemite

Strong, stronger, Aidan Roberts. The young Brit is known for competing at the top of the hard bouldering scene. Now, at the start of the new year, he's established a new, steep, and challenging boulder problem, "The Bee's Knees," graded 8B+, in Yosemite Valley, USA. 
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Fifth 9A for Simon Lorenzi: »Shaolin«

Exactly two years to the day after his ascent of "Burden of Dreams," Simon Lorenzi has now ticked his fifth 9A route, "Shaolin." The Belgian shares the title with Will Bosi as the boulderer with the most lines in the highest currently confirmed grade.
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These are the best bouldering areas in Europe

Europe is not only the cradle of modern bouldering – it also boasts arguably the most numerous and diverse bouldering areas. Here's an overview of our top 7 spots with all the information you need about the best season, selection, and local features.
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New to the climbing gym? The most important climbing and bouldering tips for beginners.

Do you want to start climbing or bouldering in 2026? We've compiled the most important tips for beginners to ensure a successful start in the climbing gym.
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5 New Year's resolutions for climbing that you actually stick to

Resolutions, yes – but please be realistic: We've collected five New Year's resolutions that will actually make a difference to your climbing year in 2026 and are even a bit of fun.
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Two 9A grades in seven days: Zach Galla cleans up!

After securing his place among the 9A boulderers with a repeat of "Shaolin" (9A) on December 4th, Galla repeated this feat just one week later, on December 11th, with "Return of the Sleepwalker" (9A). He thus ticked two of the hardest boulders in the world – within seven days.
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The »Pro Climbing League« will start in London in 2026 – Janja Garnbret and Toby Roberts will be at the starting line.

Fast-paced, exciting, and easy to understand: The Pro Climbing League is a new bouldering competition format that pits world-class athletes against each other in a thrilling format. The first event will take place in London in February 2026, with live coverage provided by Red Bull TV.
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Interview: Elias Iagnemma on what might be the world's first 9A+

In November 2025, after four years and 211 attempts, Italian climber Elias Iagnemma topped his hardest boulder problem to date. The 30-year-old graded the unfinished project by climbing legend Christian Core 9A+ – a strong statement to the climbing world! Now he's speaking in detail about "Exodia" for the first time.
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Foreigners pay more: Climbing trips in US national parks are becoming more expensive

Anyone planning a climbing trip to Yosemite Valley or the Rocky Mountains in 2026 should expect higher costs. The US government is introducing a $100 surcharge for non-Americans at the eleven most popular national parks starting in the new year.
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Thomas Huber in conversation | Freedom, failure and intermediate steps to success

Always pushing the limits – that's extreme climber, mountaineer, and mountain guide Thomas Huber. The 59-year-old turns failure into a virtue, setbacks into opportunities, and has mastered countless challenges. In his book, "Freedom Is in the Mountains," he recounts his adventurous life. We talk to him about freedom, failure, and the intermediate steps to success. 
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The world's first 9A+? | Elias Iagnemma ticks »Exodia«

Four years, 160 sessions, countless highs and lows, and finally the moment has arrived: Exodia is complete. A first ascent that could make history, as the Italian climber proposes a grade of 9A+. 
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9A Boulder Counter | Samuel Richard scores “Soudain Seul”

Eighteen-year-old Samuel Richard became the youngest person to date to climb the hardest grade in bouldering, "Soudain Seul," in Fontainebleau. How many 9As are there now, anyway?
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Janja Garnbret's literal dream time in Ticino | 8C for the Slovenian

Janja Garnbret begins her trip to Ticino with an absolute bang, repeating the ultra-classic Dreamtime (8C), as well as The Dagger (8B) and La Proue (8B) on the very first day.
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Adam Ondra in Aosta | "Some of the best bouldering days of my life"

That must mean something when Adam Ondra talks about the best bouldering days of his life. Two days in Aosta and the Czech climber's tick list is impressive.
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Bernd Zangerl publishes a guide to bouldering in the Himalayas: »Rakchham«

When people think of the Himalayas, they probably primarily associate them with peaks over 8.000 meters high. But mountaineering isn't the only mountain sport you can practice there: After many years of work, Tyrolean professional climber Bernd Zangerl has now published a guide to bouldering in the region.
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"Swiss Select" – the new bouldering guide for Ticino

Ticino is the flagship of Swiss bouldering and one of the most beautiful bouldering areas in the world. Eliot Stephens offers bouldering enthusiasts a brand-new guidebook, "Swiss Select – Ticino's Best Bouldering," providing an overview of the three main areas: Brione, Cresciano, and Chironico. 
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"We only ever see the successful comeback stories" | Interview with Alma Bestvater

Alma Bestvater has retired from international competitive climbing after more than twelve years. In this interview, the bouldering specialist from Weimar talks about what has shaped her career in the sport – and what problems competitive climbing still needs to address.
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"It goes, boys" | 10 women's climbs that made history

Elite climbing has always been about pushing the boundaries of human possibility. We've collected ten ascents by women who made climbing history.
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The 19th IFSC World Championships kick off in Seoul | Info & Livestream

It is the last major climbing event of the year: From September 20 to 28, the Paraclimbing & Climbing World Championships for all disciplines will take place in Seoul.
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New climbing hall planned in Völs

"To put it bluntly, we've become a bit of a victim of our own success," says Reinhold Scherer, director of the Innsbruck Climbing Center. To relieve pressure on the popular but overcrowded climbing center, the Austrian Alpine Club is now planning a second climbing center in Völs, which is scheduled to open in fall 2026. 
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Bouldering lexicon | These terms you should know

From “Allez” to “Zone”: You should definitely know these terms for bouldering on rock and in the gym.
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Pietro Vidi repeats »Permanent Midnight Low« 8C+

The Italian climber Pietro Vidi has completed the first repetition of the boulder »Permanent Midnight Low« in the Val de Bagnes in Fionnay, Switzerland.
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The next 8C Flash: Jules Marchaland in »Power of Now Direct«

With his flash of Power of Now Direct (8C), Frenchman Jules Marchaland becomes the second climber ever to climb an 8C boulder on his first attempt.
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"I knew I would have a good chance" | Michael Piccolruaz flashes Shakey Warrior (8B+) in the Rocklands

South Tyrolean Michael Piccolruaz has successfully completed a flash ascent of "Shakey Warrior" in the South African Rocklands. The boulder was first ascended by Dave Graham and is...
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Bouldering on rock: How to behave correctly

Bouldering isn't just booming in gyms – with these rules of conduct and tips, you can help make bouldering on rock safe and sustainable for people and nature.
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Start of the 2025/26 Techniker Boulder Bundesliga season

The Techniker Boulder Bundesliga kicks off a new season this weekend, August 2, 2025. Thirteen events are scheduled between August 13 and May 2025. Boulderwelt Dortmund will kick things off. This marks the beginning of the race for ambitious amateur boulderers, young talents, and experienced professionals for points, placements, and a place in the grand season finale in June 2026.
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8B at 14 years old: Bayes Wilder boulders L'Arche in the Rocklands

Climbing prodigy Bayes Wilder can also do hard bouldering: The 14-year-old American climbed his first 8B in the Rocklands.
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First 8B+ for Lucia Dörffel: Hazel Grace on the Gotthard Pass

The German Olympian only needed six sessions to crack the boulder, thus crossing her first 8B+ off her tick list in a single trip. 

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Writing your own training plan: the most important dos and don'ts

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For some of us, the new year starts with athletic ambitions – ideally structured in a training plan. Here's what you should keep in mind if you're creating your own training plan for the first time.
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Will Bosi makes the first ascent of Portugal's hardest boulder problem, "Por do Sol" 8C+

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Will Bosi makes a strong start to the new year: With »Por do Sol«, the 27-year-old Scotsman achieves the first ascent of his long-term project, Portugal's hardest boulder.
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Connor Herson secures the first replay of »Towing the Line«(8c)

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Twenty-two-year-old American Connor Herson became the first person to repeat the rarely climbed test piece "Towing the Line" on Empath Cliff in Kirkwood, California. Unlike its more famous neighbor "Empath," the route offers powerful climbing in the style of Carlo Traversi, characterized by technical precision, thoughtful movements, and flawless granite.
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Aidan Roberts opens new 8B+ in Yosemite

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Strong, stronger, Aidan Roberts. The young Brit is known for competing at the top of the hard bouldering scene. Now, at the start of the new year, he's established a new, steep, and challenging boulder problem, "The Bee's Knees," graded 8B+, in Yosemite Valley, USA. 
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»Le clin d'œil« | Schüpbach, Sala & Kolly open mixed route on Dent Blanche

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Silvan Schüpbach, Filippo Sala and Olivier Kolly made the first ascent of a new route on the northwest face of the Dent Blanche (4.357 m) in Valais at the turn of the year. They named the 850-meter-long line "Le clin d'œil" and graded it M7 WI3.