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Jacob Cook, Hayden Jamieson and Will Sharp free climb the 1000 meter Aid route for the first time

First free ascent: Jacob Cook, Hayden Jamieson and Will Sharp free the Bigwall Aid route Picaflor (1000m, 8a+) on Cerro Capicua.

Seb Berthe repeats Trad masterpiece Bon Voyage (9a)

Seb Berthe secures the third ascent of Bon Voyage in Annot, probably the most difficult trad route in the world.

From this season there will be live streams of European climbing competitions

Wider coverage: From 2024, European competitions can be followed live on the IFSC's new European YouTube channel.

Accident in a climbing gym: man sustains life-threatening injuries in a fall

In an accident at the St. Gallen climbing hall, a 57-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after falling from a height of ten meters.

His hardest onsight ascent in 2023: This is how Ondra climbs El Gran Bellanco (8c+/9a)

In November 2023, Adam Ondra managed the onsight ascent of the 8c+/9a route El Gran Bellanco. Now there is the video for the mega broadcast.

Nemuel Feurle repeats Sardinia classic Hotel Supramonte (400m, 8b)

What a start to the new year: Nemuel Feurle repeats the iconic multi-pitch route Hotel Supramonte (400m, 8b) in Sardinia.

UPDATE: Call for review of the Edelrid Mega Jul

Edelrid is expanding its call to review the Mega Jul security device. All batches of the device must now be checked.

Alexander Megos repeats Sharma route Sleeping Lion suggests 9b

The German professional climber Alex Megos has succeeded in repeating the Sleeping Lion route for the first time. Does it confirm the degree?

100 extreme classics aimed for, 40 achieved: Alba Lucia Neder's turbulent climbing year

Alba Lucia Neder set herself the goal of climbing 2023 extreme classics in 100. In the interview, she explains how she fared with her project.

These athletes have the last chance to qualify for the Olympics

Who has already qualified for Paris 2024 and who has the last chance to do so at the two Olympic Qualifier Series events.

Cracks in finger skin – cause, treatment, prevention | Pulpitis Sicca

Cracks on the fingertips or joints? We'll show you how to effectively treat and prevent cracks - pulpitis sicca.

Matty Hong on challenging developments in climbing | Video interview

Style debate: Matty Hong on preclipping, mixing pinkpoint and redpoint and chipping & gluing.

Now online: Film “Cielo de Roca” about the longest roof route in the world | Valhalla (9a+)

In 2019, Edu Marin climbed the longest roof route in the world. The full length film about the route Valhalla (9a+) is now available online.

Adam Ondra on ethical dilemmas in climbing | Video interview

Style debate: Adam Ondra on preclipping, the influence of kneepads on difficulty levels and chipping & gluing.

Two gripping climbing documentaries for the holidays

On December 26th and 30th, Keep on Climbing will show the most spectacular climbing projects and the most beautiful walls from the climbers' perspective.

What Stephan Siegrist’s nose has to do with Ondra’s latest 9a+ route

With Chicken Nose (9a+), Adam Ondra has opened one of the most difficult routes in Switzerland on the Isenfluh. What their name is all about.

James Pearson dares to rate E12 for Bon Voyage – Why he exposes himself a second time

After much consideration, James Pearson awards the grade E2 for the second time. Which leads him to make Bon Voyage the hardest trad route.

Film tip: Watch Reel Rock Episode DNA with Seb Bouin for free

With DNA, Seb Bouin was the second climber to rate a route 2c. You can watch the Reel Rock episode of his ascent for free.

Mend outdoor equipment instead of throwing it away | Transa repair service

Repair instead of throwing away: In their repair workshop, Transa will get your outdoor equipment and functional clothing back in shape.

Pete Whittaker's hardest trad first ascent: Crown Royale (9a) | Video

With Crown Royale (9a) Pete Whittaker climbed one of the most difficult trad routes in the world. Now there is his first ascent as a video.

Climbing professionals criticize IFSC for NEOM Masters in Saudi Arabia

110 climbers and professionals criticize IFSC for competing as part of the controversial mega-project NEOM in Saudi Arabia.

For once, Schubert upgrades instead of depreciating Clash of the Titans (9b)

Jakob Schubert repeated Clash of the Titans (9a+). Now, after some reflection, he suggests upgrading the route to 9b.

Alexander Huber climbs 150-meter rock pinnacle at Cala Goloritzé free solo

Professional climber and alpinist Alexander Huber climbs free solo on the famous 150-meter rock needle near Cala Goloritzé in Sardinia.

Hanging Syndrome: Why Free Hanging Can Be Deadly

Hanging syndrome: Why hanging freely in a harness after a fall can be fatal and what climbers can do about it.

Are today's professionals all pink point climbers?

Red dot and pink dot are no longer differentiated in the same way as before. We asked various climbing professionals why.

Move Hard: Seb Bouin's path to silence

With the ascent of Move Hard (9b), Seb Bouin has come another step closer to Adam Ondra's Masterpiece Silence.

Cédric Lachat repeats 85-meter endurance hammer Chilam Balam (9a+/b)

The Swiss professional climber Cédric Lachat scores Chilam Balam (9a+/b), his 50th route in the ninth grade.

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Jacob Cook, Hayden Jamieson and Will Sharp free climb the 1000 meter Aid route for the first time

First free ascent: Jacob Cook, Hayden Jamieson and Will Sharp free the Bigwall Aid route Picaflor (1000m, 8a+) on Cerro Capicua.

Many more foreign people have fatal accidents

Mountain emergency statistics 2023: In the Swiss Alps last year, 3501 people were in distress and 114 people had fatal accidents.

Seb Berthe repeats Trad masterpiece Bon Voyage (9a)

Seb Berthe secures the third ascent of Bon Voyage in Annot, probably the most difficult trad route in the world.

Elias Iagnemma climbs Burden of Dreams (9A)

Elias Iagnemma repeats Burden of Dreams in Lappnor and secures the fourth ascent of the world's first 9A boulder.

16 peaks, 110 km, 11850 m altitude: Benjamin Védrine's K2 preparation is in full swing

Benjamin Védrines completes the circumnavigation of the Serre-Chevalier valley in the heart of the French Alps within two days.