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The qualification system for LA 2028 has been finalized | Olympics

World Climbing has announced the qualification system for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The events and the rules for the combined bouldering and lead climbing competition have also been finalized.
bouldering

Frankenjura | World Cup feeling in Europe's largest bouldering hall

At the 5th German Cup of the season, held in Europe's largest bouldering gym, two familiar faces stood atop the podium for the first time. We were there for you at the kick-off event of the Boulder Bundesliga at the Frankenjura bouldering gym.
climbing

"This is still competitive sport" | Interview with para climber Sebastian Depke

Sebastian Depke is one of the most important figures in the development of para climbing in Germany. In this interview, the 40-year-old talks about the sport's long journey to the big stage in Los Angeles and explains what the successful bid for the Paralympic Games has to do with his own abrupt end to his competitive climbing career – and why he won't be bored in the future.
bouldering

The world's first global bouldering league | »TITAN World League«

For the first time in the history of the sport, amateur boulderers worldwide can compete against each other in real time. The new "TITAN World League" combines standardized walls and bouldering problems with a digital ranking system.
climbing

"Why should I pay taxes so that guy can climb?" | Interview with Christoph Hanke

For Christoph Hanke, too, 2025 marked his last season in the World Cup. The 31-year-old lead climbing specialist discusses the generational shift in competitive climbing in this interview – and why it remains difficult to make a living from elite sports.
ice climbing

Ice climbing season opener: Continental Cup in Ostermundigen | Info & Livestream

The UIAA Ice Climbing Continental Cup will take place on November 22nd at the O'Bloc climbing hall in Ostermundigen. All information about the event, livestream, and for on-site visitors can be found here.
climbing

The IFSC calendar for the 2026 season is here | World Cup

The IFSC has released the 2026 season calendar for Lead, Boulder, Speed, and Paraclimbing. All World Cup dates and highlights at a glance.
bouldering

"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.
climbing

Rock Master 2025: Info & Livestream for the Arco Event of the Year

At the 38th Rock Master Festival in Arco, three action-packed days of competition are planned from October 17th to 19th – with a great supporting program for visitors.
climbing

That was the World Cup in Seoul | all results

Broken records, six German medals, and suspense until the very end: That was the World Championships in Seoul, South Korea. All the results at a glance.
bouldering

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.
climbing

Garnbret and Anraku win in Koper | Lead World Cup

On Saturday evening, the 2025 World Cup season ended with a thrilling finale. At the Lead World Cup in Koper, Janja Garnbret and Sorato Anraku won the gold medal for the third time in a row.
climbing

Last Lead World Cup of the season in Koper | Info & Livestream

At the last Lead World Cup in 2025 in Koper, local hero Janja Garnbret will be honored in front of a home crowd before the World Championships in Seoul conclude the international competition season at the end of September.
climbing

Competition Come Back by Natalia Grossman

Six months after her cruciate ligament and meniscus surgery, Natalia Grossman is back on the competition wall. The final North American Cup (NACS) of the season took place this weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Grossman immediately took first place in the lead competition. 
climbing

Youth World Championships in Helsinki: which names can we already remember?

At the Youth World Championships in Helsinki, the world's young talent competed in lead, bouldering, and speed. Among them were some well-known names, but also some promising newcomers we're sure to hear from again.
climbing

New IFSC Best Format | Nations Grand Finale

At the “Nations Grand Finale” in October, the six best climbing nations compete against each other in bouldering, lead climbing and paraclimbing.
competition

IFSC Youth World Championships 2025 in Helsinki: information & live stream

The 34th IFSC Youth World Championships will take place in the Finnish capital Helsinki from July 28 to August 3, 2025. For one week, young athletes from all over the world will compete in the disciplines of lead, boulder, and speed. 
climbing

Sanders and Lee win Lead World Cup in Madrid | All results

At the first Lead World Cup in the Spanish capital, the athletes were once again faced with particularly difficult and spectacular final routes.
climbing

Rock Master 2025: Three days of vertical thrills in Arco

From October 17th to 19th, the heart of the climbing world will once again beat in Arco, the "Home of Climbing." The legendary Rock Master event will be in its 38th edition and, thanks in part to some new features, promises to be a spectacular climbing festival.
climbing

First Lead World Cup in Madrid | Info & Livestream

The leading elite will meet in Madrid for the penultimate time of the season. The Spanish capital will host an IFSC World Cup event for the first time.
climbing

Few top finishes and a good atmosphere in Chamonix | Lead World Cup results

At the Lead World Cup in Chamonix, the athletes were expecting difficult old-school routes and an extremely large audience in the shadow of Mont Blanc.
climbing

Lead World Cup in Chamonix | Info & live stream

After World Cups in Wujiang, Bali and Innsbruck, the Lead discipline starts the second half of the season this weekend in Chamonix.
bouldering

Two Olympic champions win in Innsbruck | Results Boulder, Lead & Overall Ranking

Janja Garnbret wins double gold in Innsbruck, and Toby Roberts wins in bouldering. In the men's competition, an unusually easy final route causes discontent.
climbing

Paraclimbing gets first official German championship

On July 5 and 6, 2025, the first official open German Paraclimbing Championship will take place at the DAV Climbing Center in Augsburg – a milestone for inclusive climbing.
climbing

Jakob Schubert cancels home World Cup due to injury

Jakob Schubert will not be participating in the World Cup in Innsbruck due to a long-term finger injury. The decision was particularly difficult for the six-time world champion, considering he won the Austrian National Championships just last week.
bouldering

Bouldering, Lead & Paraclimbing World Cup Innsbruck | Info & Livestream

This week, the finale of the 2025 Bouldering World Cup season will take place in Innsbruck. At the same time, athletes will compete in lead and paraclimbing.
bouldering

First World Cup gold: Erin McNeice and Yufei Pan win in Bern

At the Bouldering World Cup in Bern, Britain's Erin McNeice and China's Yufei Pan each won their first gold medals. In the men's final, a particularly spectacular move raised safety concerns.
bouldering

Penultimate Bouldering World Cup of the season in Bern | Info & Livestream

After a stormy World Cup in Prague, where the women's final was canceled at short notice due to severe weather warnings, the indoor venue at the Bouldering World Cup in Bern this weekend offers a welcome change.
mountaineering

Red Bull X-Alps 2025: Starting signal for the toughest adventure race in the world

Today, the prologue to the twelfth edition of the Red Bull X-Alps takes place in Kitzbühel. 32 men and one woman face the ultimate challenge for...
bouldering

Only one week left until the Boulder World Cup in Bern | final information for visitors

For everyone out there planning to watch the 2025 World Cup live in Bern, here's some important information about the event. For those who can't make it to Bern, Lacrux will, of course, provide links to the live streams as always.

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mountaineering

Professional mountaineering and climate protection: a (still) uncomfortable connection

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Exceptional mountaineer Kilian Jornet publishes his "carbon footprint" annually. His transparency puts him pretty much alone in the professional mountaineering scene. Why is it still so difficult to talk about the carbon footprint in professional mountaineering?
bouldering

The qualification system for LA 2028 has been finalized | Olympics

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World Climbing has announced the qualification system for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The events and the rules for the combined bouldering and lead climbing competition have also been finalized.
ice climbing

Mentor on the ice: on the road with Ines Papert | »Havana« (WI4)

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A frozen waterfall high above the Pitztal valley. The weather: ideal. Not too warm, not too cold, the sun peeking through the clouds now and then. Together with professional athlete Ines Papert, Gwen from LACRUX tackles a multi-pitch ice climb. She learns a great deal, from route planning and avalanche awareness to precise ice-cutting techniques. She's also using CAMP X-Dreams ice axes and Alpinist Tech crampons for a practical test.
bouldering

"I need rest days from his rest days" | Will Bosi and Dave Graham

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Two absolute pros on the rock face discuss training, difficulty ratings, projects, and rock climbing. Will Bosi and Dave Graham talked to us about their shared passions, and we learned a lot! 
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Frankenjura | World Cup feeling in Europe's largest bouldering hall

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At the 5th German Cup of the season, held in Europe's largest bouldering gym, two familiar faces stood atop the podium for the first time. We were there for you at the kick-off event of the Boulder Bundesliga at the Frankenjura bouldering gym.