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James Pearson: “That was my craziest highball”

Hard at the limit: James Pearson repeats the infamous highball 29 dots and comes shockingly close to the limit.

Alex Megos opens climbing hall | Frankenjura Academy

Partial opening of the Frankenjura Academy: From today on you can climb in Alex Megos' climbing hall in Forchheim.
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New bouldering sector opened in Chironico: Full Ring

The Chironico bouldering area in Ticino already has several thousand bouldering lines, making it one of the most popular destinations in the climbing scene. Now Nils Favre from western Switzerland has opened a new sector near Schattental. This video introduces most of the boulders.

Janja Garnbret and Manuel Cornu win the Boulder World Cup in Chongqing

At the third Bouldering World Cup of the season in Chongqing, China, Slovenia's Janja Garnbret was once again at the top of the podium. In the men's category, the...

Hard Ticino boulders: Daniel Woods with Off the Wagon - Alex Puccio with Heritage

While the American Daniel Woods climbed the Val Bavona classic Off the Wagon (8b +), Alex Puccio managed to inspect Heritage, also 8b +.

This weekend is the Boulder and Speed ​​World Cup in Chongqing

The World Cup circus moves on to the Chinese city of Chongqing. The disciplines Speed ​​and Bouldering will be held.

Giuliano Cameroni opens new dream line in Val Bavona: Red Feather

A few days ago, Ticino native Giuliano Cameroni made the first ascent of the Boulder Red Feather in Val Bavona, Switzerland. "Red Feather is one of the most beautiful lines...

Fred Nicole on the problems of the most popular bouldering area in the world: Fontainebleau

In an interview, bouldering legend Fred Nicole tells us what makes the Fontainebleau area so special for him and what visitors to the Fontainebleau...

Climbing training: How to make the leap from 6a to 7a

Quick comes in climbing the progress, as well as a first stagnation in the difficulty 6a. Who wants to make the leap to 7a, should start with a systematic training. We talked to Pirmin Scheuber, Swiss national coach, about what it takes to get into the seventh grade.

This should not be missing in bouldering: Starterpad Nimbo by Petzl

We explain to you, using the example of Nimbo by Petzl, what a starter pad is and why it should be part of every boulder session.

You have to know these Brione classics

Not for nothing is Brione counted among the best bouldering areas in Switzerland. In the Verzasca Valley you can expect a high density of top lines in the best gneiss, in the middle of a picturesque landscape. We have put together the most beautiful lines of Brione, so that your first visit is guaranteed to succeed.

The French Marine Thevenet gets the celebration of the Fred Nicole classic La Danse Des Balrogs

Marine Thevenet announces the ascent of Boulder La Danse Des Balrogs in Valais, Switzerland.

Jernej Kruder and Janja Garnbret win the Boulder World Cup in Moscow

After the World Cup in Meiringen last weekend, this weekend in Moscow continued. Jernej Kruder won with the men and Janja Garnbret with the ladies. Petra Klingler took the best Swiss placing in bouldering with 8. The best placement for Germany was won by Jan Hojer with the 12. Rank. For the Austrians, Jessica Pilz secured a top 10 placement with the 5. Rank.

Boulderwelt Dortmund: The largest bouldering hall in Europe

On the weekend of April 13 and 14, 2019, Europe's largest bouldering hall will open its doors in Dortmund's Indupark. The Boulderwelt Dortmund offers a wide range of activities for all age groups and every climbing level on an area of ​​3250 square meters. With the opening, the "Boulderwelt" chain of bouldering halls grows to a total of five branches.

Second World Cup of the season: Moscow is fighting for Olympic points in the disciplines of bouldering and speed

Next weekend, the second IFSC World Cup of the season takes place in the disciplines of bouldering and speed. Here you can find all information about it.

Video: Jimmy Webb manages first ascent of the 8c + Boulders Ephyra in Chironico

Ticino is currently the post office. Almost weekly heavy new lines are first arrived. The latest coup succeeds the American Jimmy Webb with the commission of Ephyra (8c +) in Chironico.

Isabelle Faus climbs 8b-Boulder Primitivo booth in Val Bavona

A few days ago, the American Isabelle Faus managed the ascent of the 8b-Boulders Primitivo stand in Val Bavona.

Jimmy Webb in Sending Mode: The Dancing with the Rock (8c), Primitivo Stand (8b) and Zingaro (8b) in two days

Jimmy Webb commits 8c Boulder Dancing with the Rock and opening two new 8b Boulders within two days.

Adam Ondra and Janja Garnbret win the first Boulder World Cup of the season 2019

The Czech Adam Ondra and the Slovenian Janja Garnbret won the first Bouldering World Cup of the season in the sold-out arena in Meiringen. peter...

Christof Rauch repeats cryptos and scores the boulder

The Austrian Christof Rauch succeeded on 29. March 2019 the commission of Boulders Kryptos in just one session. The 24 year old evaluates the boulder from 8c to 8b +.

Jimmy Webb commits Ticino's 8c Boulder From Dirt Grows the Flowers

For some weeks, Jimmy Webb has been romping around in the Ticino chestnut forests with friends from his home country and local Giuliano Cameroni. His latest coup is the celebration of From Dirt Grows the Flowers (8c).

Rebekka Stotz turns his back on competition climbing

After 11 years in the SAC Swiss Climbing Team, Rebekka Stotz has decided to renounce international competitions in the future.

The American Alex Puccio in top form: Amber 8b and more

The American Alex Puccio is like many other athletes in Ticino and makes hard boulder. Occasionally she managed a quick ascent of the 8b boulder Amber in Brione and two 8a's.

Boulder World Cup Meiringen: The international climbing elite is from the 5. to 6. April visiting Switzerland

From April 5th to 6th, the time has come for the fourth time: In the converted tennis hall in Meiringen, international...

Video: Adam Ondra goes to Tokyo to train the modern style of competition

Today's competitive boulders are dynamic, powerfully screwed. Adam Ondra flew specially to Tokyo to prepare for the modern style of competition.

Ryohei Kameyama repeats Délir onirique assis (8c)

The Japanese Ryohei Kameyama climbs the 8c boulder Délir onirique assis shortly before the end of his Fontainebleau stay. At the beginning of March, Ryohei let the first repetition of the 9a boulder...

Frenchman Nicolas Pelorson climbs the 8c boulder Délir onirique assis with just one shoe

The 21-year-old Frenchman Nico Pelorson surprised with a celebration of the Boulders Délir onirique (sit) with only one climbing shoe.

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Michaela Kiersch in the form of her life

Michaela Kiersch wins in Catalonia. In addition to difficult routes, she struggled above all with the high demands placed on herself.

James Pearson: “That was my craziest highball”

Hard at the limit: James Pearson repeats the infamous highball 29 dots and comes shockingly close to the limit.

Alex Megos opens climbing hall | Frankenjura Academy

Partial opening of the Frankenjura Academy: From today on you can climb in Alex Megos' climbing hall in Forchheim.
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Is Rhapsody (E11) the most dangerous route in the world?

Magnus Midtbo returns with Dave MacLeod to one of his most impressive first ascents: Rhapsody (E11, 7a).

Yannick Flohé climbs his hardest route to date with Lazarus (9a+).

9a+ in transit: Yannick Flohé manages to climb Lazarus at the Schiefen Tod in the Franconian Jura in just 4 Go's.