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.
New climbing hall in the city of Biel: Grip climbing
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New climbing hall opened in Biel: Grip Climbing. 660 square meters of climbing area, 290 square meters of bouldering area await visitors.
Jakob Schubert on the longest break in his climbing career
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Jakob Schubert tells about the time in the lockdown and his return to the rock. The video is available after the post.
Unknown Factors: climbing film with Jacopo Larcher, Siebe Vanhee, Matty Hong and the Pou brothers
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Jacopo Larcher, Siebe Vanhee, Matty Hong and the Pou brothers opened new climbing routes in the Indian Baspa Valley last autumn. Now there is the film.
New climbing guide available: Basler Jura
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There is a new SAC climbing guide for one of the oldest and most important climbing areas in Switzerland, the Basler Jura.
Seb Bouin on the climbing history and probably the most exposed route of the Verdon Gorge
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The Verdon Gorge in the south of France is one of the most impressive climbing areas in the world. Top climber Seb Bouin introduces the area.
Taping a crack in the finger - that's how it works
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If you want to continue climbing despite a crack in your finger, you have to tap. You can find out how to do this correctly in the video by sports doctor Volker Schöffl.
Melissa Le Nevé is the first woman to climb Action Directe (9a)
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Frenchwoman Melissa Le Nevé takes the first female ascent of what is probably the most famous 9a route in the world: Action Directe in Franconian Jura, Germany.
More body tension thanks to the pull-up bar on the pull-up bar
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With the reel on the pull-up bar you get the necessary portion of body tension, which is necessary for steeper routes and bouldering
Professional alpinist Nicolas Hojac strong on the rock: Mission Miranda dotted in a fief
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Shortly before the Swiss lockdown, Bernese professional alpinist Nicolas Hojac managed the red point ascent of the 8c route Mission Miranda in the climbing area Lehn near Interlaken.
Documentary: Ueli Steck - On a thin line
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In 2017, Ueli Steck was only 40 in the Himalayan fatal accident. This film focuses on the people behind the famous mountain climber.
Video: Jakob Schubert climbs one of the most difficult routes in the world: Perfecto Mundo (9b +)
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Jakob Schubert secured the third ascent of Perfecto Mundo (2019b +) in Margalef in 9. This video shows him walking through this overhang route.
Adam Ondra has a good bite on the Bohemian Rhapsody route
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Adam Ondra has focused on the Bohemian Rhapsody route since the loosening of the corona. Success did not come as quickly as expected.
Basic rules for mountain sports in times of the corona pandemic
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The ÖAV has published information that shows what mountain sports enthusiasts should pay attention to when practicing their discipline in times of Covid-19.
Alpinist Matteo Bernasconi fatally injured
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The Italian alpinist Matteo Bernasconi died in an avalanche on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Bernasconi, known to most as Berna, was alone on...
The 13-year-old Swiss climber Noé Looser climbs Siesta (8c) at Vättis
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The young up-and-coming climber Noé Looser announces the successful red point ascent of the 8c route Siesta in the climbing area Vättis.
Two in one: Liquid Chalk gives grip and disinfects
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Numerous Swiss climbing halls opened yesterday. The condition for the visit is the use of liquid magnesium, also called liquid chalk.
Babsi Zangerl scores Unleashed and Instructor after lockdown
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Babsi Zangerl returns to the rock after the corona lockdown and soon scores two difficult routes: Unleashed (8c +) and Instructor (8c + / 9a)
Meiringen and Villars 2020 deleted without replacement
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The IFSC and SAC have decided to cancel the World Cup competitions in Meiringen and Villars that have been postponed until the autumn.
The first second-hand shop for mountain sports items in Switzerland: 2nd Peak
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Switzerland's first second-hand for outdoor clothing will open on May 16, 2020: “2nd Peak”. The shop is located on Europaallee at HB Zurich.
Melissa Le Nevé scores 8c + Route Bionic Commando on the Jesuswand
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Top French climber Mélissa Le Nevé successfully climbs the Bionic Commando route in the Bavarian Jesuswand climbing area. The Bionic Commando route set up by Christian Bindhammer...
Yoga series for climbers: With the exercise Threader you mobilize the thoracic spine
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As part of our yoga series, we present you today the exercise Threader with which you mobilize the thoracic spine.
Under these conditions, Swiss climbing halls open
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From May 11, 2020, climbing and bouldering halls may open their gates again. In compliance with strict regulations. These are the rules. Important: The hall operators are dependent on the understanding / participation of the climbing community.
Stefano Ghisolfi about the IFSC decision on the Summer Olympics
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With the IFSC decision of April 30th, Stefano Ghisolfi's dream of an Olympic game came to an abrupt end. We spoke to Stefano about the IFSC decision.
Jakob Schubert climbs white rose (9a) after corona lockdown
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The Austrian Jakob Schubert managed to walk the 9a route Weisse Rose at the Schleier waterfall shortly after the relaxation measures in his country.
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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.