Climbing
Does climbing have a doping problem?
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The sport of climbing is developing rapidly, training is becoming more and more professional, and today's professionals can make a living from the sport. This increases the pressure to deliver results. How far do athletes, coaches and associations go?
This young Frenchman is pushing hard
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He's young, he's strong and he climbs whatever stands in his way: French whiz kid Tanguy Merard.
Warm up quickly and effectively for climbing – this is how it works
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In this video you will learn which exercises you can use to warm up quickly and effectively for climbing.
How does Adam Ondra keep fit during his climbing vacation? He rewinds 9a's
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In order to keep fit, Adam Ondra climbs specifically on the rock during his stay - and climbs a few 9a's on the side.
Is Ben Moon's Hubble the world's first 9a?
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Hubble is again rated 9a by Ben Moon. In retrospect, this makes Hubble - and not Action Directe - the first 9a in the world.
Exclusive interview with climbing legend Didier Berthod & more // news show BETA 4
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What are the plans of climbing pioneer Didier Berthod? Corona thwarted athletes' Olympic hope! The main topics of Beta # 4.
Giuliano Cameroni with the first ascent of Baba Yaga (9a) in Val Bavona
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A few months ago, Giuliano Cameroni from Ticino successfully climbed a new rope climbing route in Val Bavona: Baba Yaga, rated 9a.
Switzerland is sending these athletes to the European Championships in Moscow
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The European Championships will take place in Moscow at the end of November. Swiss Climbing has selected two female and four female athletes.
Adam Ondra in absolute fight mode: Tierra de Nadie (9a)
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Ondra more than lives up to his reputation for roaring loudly while climbing in this video. Take a look at the ascent of Tierra de Nadie now.
Emily Harrington: One day tour of the Golden Gate on El Capitan
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Emily Harrington manages the one-day ascent of the big wall route Golden Gate (5.13b / 8a) on El Capitan, Yosemite Valley.
Recall: Decathlon recalls the Vitalink via ferrata set from Simond
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Decathlon is recalling via ferrata sets Vitalink from Simond, which were purchased between June 20, 2020 and November 02, 2020.
French Julia Chanourdie climbs 9b route Eagle-4
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Julia Chanourdie climbs a 4b route with Eagle-9 in St. Léger as the first French woman and only the third woman worldwide.
9a + join in the excitement step by step! Stefano Ghisolfi in The Bow
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The Italian top climber Stefano Ghisolfi has published a video in which he comments step by step on his ascent of the 9a + route The Bow in Arco.
Jernej Kruder climbed all of this during the 1st lockdown
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Not all suffered from the 1st lockdown. In this video, Jernej Kruder gives an insight into the time when many European countries sealed themselves off.
More and more associations are canceling their participation - will there be an EU championship?
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More and more national associations are canceling their participation in the European Championship. Will the competition still fall into the water?
Didier Berthod: From the rock to the altar
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Didier Berthod was a leading figure in climbing, then retired to the monastery. Olivier Christe gives an insight into the life of Berthod.
Kurt Albert: red dot inventor, climbing pioneer & lateral thinker [biography]
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Kurt Albert was one of the greatest climbers of all time. A biography was published on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of his death.
Close the loop rope collection campaign: 758 kilograms of ropes have already been collected
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As part of the Close The Loop rope collection campaign, 748kg of rope material has already been collected. New products are made from this.
Micro adventure: How to cook without cookware
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With this microadventure tip from Fajro, you can prepare a delicious pumpkin soup without any cookware.
Adam Ondra tackles Perfecto Mundo (9b +)
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The Czech professional climber Adam Ondra has long kept a secret about where he is currently staying. Now it is clear: He is planning the 9b + Route Perfecto Mundo in Spain.
Edu Marin climbs Arco Iris (8c +) - one of the most difficult multi-pitch routes in Europe
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Edu Marin manages the first free ascent of the multi-pitch tour Arco Iris (8c +, 200m, 6SL) in the climbing area of Montserrat, Spain.
Developed for the gym: the La Sportiva Theory climbing shoe
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La Sportiva has developed a special climbing shoe for dynamic moves and wide volumes when climbing indoors: The Theory.
Video: Dave Graham on the Ali Hulk Extension Total Sit Start
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This video shows the ascent of the heavily overhanging roof route Ali Hulk Extension Total Sit Start by Dave Graham.
Vote the Assholes Out: Patagonia with political message on label
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Patagonia has placed a hidden but unmistakable message on the labels of its Stand Up Shorts: Vote the Assholes Out.
Jacopo Larcher and Babsi Zangerl successful again: Anna Kournikova scored
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The climbing couple Zangerl-Larcher succeeds in the red point ascent of the Trad route Anna Kournikova (8b +) in the Vallone di Piantonetto.
James Pearson climbs tribe - hardest trad route in the world?
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James Pearson manages the first repetition of what is probably the most difficult trad route in the world: Tribe in the Cadarese climbing area.
Light and incredibly bright: the IKO Core headlamp from Petzl
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The IKO Core headlamp from Petzl is different than any other model you've seen before. We took the new lamp into the field.
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Climbing
Does climbing have a doping problem?
The sport of climbing is developing rapidly, training is becoming more and more professional, and today's professionals can make a living from the sport. This increases the pressure to deliver results. How far do athletes, coaches and associations go?
bouldering
Shauna Coxsey becomes the first woman to climb 8B+ in Gritstone with The Boss
Shauna Coxsey is The Boss: The Brit is already conquering her third 8B+ line with the boulder of the same name in the Peak District.
bouldering
This young Frenchman is pushing hard
He's young, he's strong and he climbs whatever stands in his way: French whiz kid Tanguy Merard.
bouldering
IFSC Boulder & Speed World Cup Salt Lake City | Live stream
The IFSC Boulder & Speed World Cup will take place in Salt Lake City from May 3rd to 5th. You can find the live stream of the event here.
Climbing
Warm up quickly and effectively for climbing – this is how it works
In this video you will learn which exercises you can use to warm up quickly and effectively for climbing.