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.
Mammut recycles your climbing rope - join now
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Mammut, in partnership with the climate protection organization Protect Our Winters (POW), is launching the Close The Loop project and recycling old climbing ropes.
Adam Ondra flashes 8b boulder and more
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As part of his Zillertal and Schleierwasserfall trip, Adam Ondra successfully flashed the 8b boulder Zwerg Bums Di.
This climbing hall is built entirely from Lego blocks
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If the project gets enough support on Lego Ideas, there may soon be an official Lego construction set for a climbing hall.
Adventurous stream hike: ideas and tips
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Ideas and tips for a river or stream trekking: We explain to you what you have to pay attention to and how your trekking will be well remembered.
Climbing ropes: types and areas of application
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Which climbing rope is needed for which application? You can find information about rope types, standards and their intended use when climbing in this article.
Visualization: With this method you increase your climbing level significantly
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Studying movement sequences and mentally preparing for a route are key success factors in climbing. In this context one speaks of visualization, a...
Interview: Cédric Lachat on the difficult alpine climbing route Wogü
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In an interview, Cédric Lachat explains why he wanted to climb the Wogü route and why he chose Nina Caprez as a partner in the rope team.
Tips for beginners from Adam Ondra
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Adam Ondra gives tips for climbing. The tips are primarily aimed at beginners, but advanced users should also listen carefully.
Video: Anak Verhoeven is the first woman to walk the Joe Mama route (9a +)
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Anak Verhoeven successfully climbed the Joe Mama (2019a +) sport climbing route in November 9. It was the first red dot ascent by a woman.
Brushpoint: Alex Megos invents a new climbing style
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Alex Megos introduces a new climbing style: brushpoint climbing. After almost every move, he cleans the climbing holds on the route with a brush.
From August there will be international climbing competitions again
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The IFSC announced a few days ago that international competitions will take place again this year. The starting shot is fired in Briançon.
New speed record: Andy Steindl runs from the lowest to the highest point in Switzerland
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Record for Andreas Steindl: he covered the distance from the lowest point in Switzerland to the Dufourspitze in 8 hours and 10 minutes.
Blind climber Javier Aguilar scores 7c route
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With the Route To Su Pu ** Madre A Caballo near Granada (Spain), blind paraclimber Javier Aguilar climbs the first 7c route of his career.
Climbers at the Blüemlisalp fatal accident
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Last Sunday there was a fatal accident when a rope team descended from the Blüemlisalp.
Climbing guide Plaisir Süd Vol. 1 & 2 - available now
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Edition Filidor publishes the two new climbing guides Plaisir Süd Volume 1 and 2. The two new climbing guides are now available.
Andreas Lindner from DAV Expedkader member died in a fatal accident
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On June 29, Andreas Lindner, a member of the DAV expedition squad, had a fatal accident in the Mont Blanc massif when approaching the west wall of Dru.
Adam packs that in his backpack
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In this video, Adam Ondra shows what he packs in his backpack. You can find out here why Adam takes a shovel into the climbing garden.
Cédric Lachat climbs Rätikon-Route Wogü (8c) rotpunkt
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Cédric Lachat manages the red dot ascent of the multi-pitch tour Wogü (8c, 9 SL) in the Rätikon climbing area in Graubünden.
Margo Hayes and Paige Claassen: First female ascent of Kryptonite
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The two women Margo Hayes and Paige Claassen made the first and second female ascent of the Kryptonite route (8c + / 9a) at Fortress of Solitude.
This rope is cut-resistant than all others: the Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry
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The Swift Protect Pro Dry climbing rope from Edelrid has a very high cut resistance thanks to aramid fibers in the rope sheath and is still dynamic.
Nobody has climbed an 8c + / 9a so slowly: Anak Verhoeven in Kraftio
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Anak Verhoeven publishes an uncut video of Kraftio's ascent. The video shows how she climbs the route at a snail's pace.
Mountain sports photographer Ralf Gantzhorn has a fatal accident at the Cheselenflue
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The northern German climber, alpinist and mountain sports photographer Ralf Gantzhorn has had a fatal accident on the Cheselenflue.
Yoga series for climbers: this is how you massage your forearms
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As part of our yoga series, we regularly present you yoga exercises. Today Petra shows you how to massage the forearms.
Micro adventures: ideas and tips for your next trip
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In our micro-adventure series, the guys from Fajro will introduce you to what a micro-adventure needs and present ideas for trips.
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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.