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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.

So you sleep like a marmot despite the cold

Nothing is as nice as sleeping outside - be it outdoors, in a tent or on the bus. Granted, now in winter it can get pretty fresh sometimes. That's why we'll show you some tips on how to sleep well even on cold nights, and how to make the most of your recovery on the next day of climbing.

Exciting products at the world's largest outdoor exhibition ISPO in Munich

Last week we visited the largest outdoor trade fair in the world, the ISPO in Munich. We have been looking for smaller brands that have great products in their assortment.

Video: Isabelle Faus at the first female ascent of the 8b classic Delusion of Grandeur

In a solid manner, the young American climbed the 8b boulder Delusion of Grandeur in Chironico, Switzerland, less than a year ago.

Video: Vadim Timonov rocks Albarracin

Vadim Timonov's video about his stay in Albarracin is online. He climbs Boulder in eighth grade of France, as if it were 5er.

These five climbers sent Switzerland to the Olympia 2020 in Tokyo

Swiss Climbing has defined the Olympic pool Tokyo 2018 after the evaluation of the World Cup results and the World Cup season 2020. Petra Klingler, Anne-Sophie Koller, Sascha Lehmann, Dimitri Vogt and Baptiste Ometz are being specifically promoted and prepared for possible participation in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The pool started at the end of 2017 with nine athletes and has been reduced to five during the past year.

So you train body tension and strengthen your back muscles

In today's post, Christof Völker from target10a shows you how to use wrestling or a sling trainer to train your back muscles and body tension. The exercise is called latissimus-pulling or lat-pulling.

Video about the first ascent of Off the Wagon low by Shawn Raboutou

This video shows Shawn Raboutou doing the heaviest boulder in Switzerland: he made the low start of the classic Off the Wagon (8c +).

Video: Keenan Takahashi scores two long-term projects: Kintsugi and The Nest (both 8c)

In January, Kevin Takahashi scored his first 8c boulder with The Nest. In December 2018 he returned to the Red Rocks and climbs Kintsugi (8c).

Nalle Hukkataival manages the third ascent of Boulders Sleepwalker

Finnish climber Nalle Hukkataival announces the third ascent of 8c + Boulder's Sleepwalker in the Red Rocks, USA.

This sleeping bag will keep you warm: Kryos from Mountain Equipment

The Kryos sleeping bag by Mountain Equipment is one of the best sleeping bags in its class. He is ultralight and still keeps warm.

It could not be simpler: this is how you train finger power

In today's article, climbing coach and author Eric Hörst will show you how to train your finger power in a simple way. All you need is a finger board or campus board.

Vadim Timonov: 17 Boulder 8a and heavier in nine days Albarracin

On his recent trip to the Spanish bouldering area of ​​Albarracin, the Russian Vadim Timonov once more made short work. He bouldered 17 blocks on the 8a difficulty level within just nine days.

Video about Magic Wood classics with Natalie Bärtschi, Rebekka Stotz and Remo Sommer

The short film by Natalie includes the Boulder Sofa Surfer Direkt (8b), Höhenrausch (7b +), Infinite Story (8b +) and Minisex.

This is the unbelievable South Africa ticklist of 13 year old Oriane Bertone

Oriane Bertone spent several weeks in South Africa's bouldering paradise Rocklands. The list of boulders she climbed during her stay is considerable. We talked to Oriane about her trip to South Africa.

Jimmy Webb climbs the heaviest boulder in the US: Sleepwalker (8c +)

The American powerhouse Jimmy Webb made the first ascent of the Boulder Sleepwalker (8c +) in Black Velvet Canyon at the end of last year. According to Jimmy Webb, it is...

Shawn Raboutou releases video of his inauguration of 8c + Boulder's Creature from the Black Lagoon

In autumn 2018, the American Shawn Raboutou managed the sixth ascent of the 8c + Boulders Creature from the Black Lagoon. Now he's releasing a video...

Video: Giuliano Cameroni at the celebration of Casavino (8b +)

In spring 2018, Giuliano Cameroni and Nalle Hukkataival opened a new line in the Brione Ticino bouldering area: Casavino (8b +). The following video shows Giuliano getting through.

Second 9a Boulder in the World: Charles Albert climbs No Kpote only

The French boulderer Charles Albert manages the second 9a Boulder in the world: No Kapote only in Fontainebleau.

Giuliano Cameroni succeeds 8b + first ascent Kubalik in Brione

The Ticino climber Giuliano Cameroni opens a new heavy line in Brione, Verzasca Valley: Kubalik (8b +).

Pol Roca opens with Boulder Blaster a 8c in La Comarca

The Spaniard Pol Roca manages the first ascent of a new difficult line in La Comarca, Spain. He commits Boulder Blaster and gives an 8c as a score...

Samuel Ometz and Giuliano Cameroni celebrate Special Edition sit (8a +) in Brione

The Valais climber Samuel Ometz and the Ticino Giuliano Cameroni are adding a sit start to the Brione classic Special Edition. The two give 8a+ as the difficulty...

Alexey Rubtsov is rowing new boulders in Val Calanca: Last Samurai, Il Toro and Silver Surfer

The Russian professional athlete Alexey Rubtsov uses his recent stay in Switzerland primarily for the first ascent of new blocks in the Calanca Valley. With success. He opens Last Samurai (8a+),...

Christof Rauch boulders Big Kat (8b +), who dances with the rock (8c) and other classics in Ticino

Christof Rauch scores numerous Ticino classics over the holidays. Including Big Kat (8b +) and Dances with the Rock (8c). The conditions during Christmas and...

Train explosive power for climbing with the Chest Bump pull-up

In today's guest post, Christof Völker presents you with the Chest Bump Pull-up, also known as the Power Pull-up. This exercise will give you the explosive power you need...

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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.