Climbing

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.
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The Mentor – touching film about a strong personality

The Mentor tells the story of Black Diamond founder Maria Cranor, who was a pioneer, visionary and physicist.

Adam Ondra on perfect conditions for rock climbing and plastic

Climbing excuses are quick: too warm, too cold, too humid, too dry. Adam Ondra dedicates his latest video episode to this topic.

Siebe Vanhee redpoints multi-pitch tour Silbergeier

Sieves Vanhee rides on the wave of success. On Wednesday, 28. August 2019, he managed the one-day redpoint walk of the Rätikon classic silver vulture.

Finally: Pete Whittaker commits the heavy crack route recovery drink

The British Pete Whittaker succeeds in the third ascent of one of the world's toughest rift routes: Recovery Drink in Jossingford, Norway.

Interview: Alexander Rohr with The Illusionist (9a) successful in Flatanger

After several attempts the Bernese Alexander Rohr succeeded on 21. August 2019 the 9a route The Illusionist in the Norwegian climbing area Flatanger. We talked to Alex about the route and the challenges of the project.

So unspectacular is the Olympic site of the discipline climbing in Tokyo

In the latest installment of his video series, Adam Ondra shows us the - unspectacular - place where the Olympic discipline of climbing is held.

Black Diamond presents new approach shoes and Camalots

A few weeks ago we met the developers of Black Diamond at the European headquarters in Innsbruck and had the opportunity to get to know the product highlights of the 2020 season....

Philipp Geisenhoff scores Mr. Hyde (8c +) in the sport climbing area Céüse

The young Basel climber Philipp Geisenhoff gets the commission of the 8c + rated route Mr. Hyde in the French sport climbing area Céüse.

Perhaps the most beautiful bivouac place in Switzerland

The high summer temperatures in July turned many a bedroom into a sauna room even at night. The time was ripe for the search for an idyllic...

Adam Ondra about his disqualification at the World Championships in Japan

Adam Ondra was disqualified and misses the combined final and the first opportunity on an Olympic ticket. Here is his statement.

Sieves Vanhee climbs Gastlosen Testpiece Yeah Man

The Belgian Siebe Vanhee manages the redpoint ascent of the heavy multi-pitched long-distance tour Yeah Man (8b +, 9SL) in the Friborgian Gastlosen.

The Red Chili Ventic Air: A comfortable climbing shoe for beginners

Product of the Month - The Ventic Air climbing shoe by Red Chili is all about comfort and good ventilation. It is appropriate for...

With these simple exercises, you will warm up optimally before training

In this video, Esther Smith and the American professional climber Claire Buhrfeind show you simple exercises that are ideal for warming up before your climbing session. The...

Video: Adam Ondra on flexibility and mobility in climbing

In the latest issue of the Road to Tokyo video series, Adam Ondra talks about the importance of maneuverability in climbing and bouldering.

Adam Ondra and Janja Garnbret win the Lead World Championship 2019

Adam Ondra and Janja Garnbret are lead world champions 2019. They win the second individual competition at the championships in Japan.

Climbing helmet: How to find the right model

A helmet not only protects against falling rocks, but also in case of a fall. Here are tips on what should be considered when choosing the helmet.

Roger Schäli commits La Vida es Silbar on the Eiger in one day

Roger Schäli and Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll manage their first redpoint ascent in one day of the heavy multi-pitch La Vida es Silbar in the north face of the Eiger.

What's better: material loops or material loops

Are the slim, molded material loops on the climbing harness superior to a material sling? Chris Parker of Black Diamond answers the question.

Cédric Lachat wins the first replay of Fly (8c, 550m)

The Swiss Cédric Lachat secures the first repetition of the difficult multi-pitch route Fly on the Staldenflue in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. A few weeks ago, Cédric Lachat launched his...

Deadly accident on the Obergabelhorn

On the 11. August 2019, shortly after 10.00 clock, a mountain accident occurred on the Obergabelhorn. A mountaineer lost his life.

Experience report: For the first time at an 4000er summit

In collaboration with Mammut, Bächli Bergsport had enabled two enthusiastic mountaineers to celebrate their first 4000er summit. A report.

Adam Ondra: The success of climbing starts in the head

In today's edition of the Road to Tokyo video series, Adam Ondra talks about the psyche's impact on climbing success.

Climbing World Championship Hachioji: information and live stream

From the 11. to 21. August 2019 will host the World Climbing Championship in Hachioji, Japan. Here you can find all infos and live streams for the competitions.

You need that for the Salbe Westgrass

The Salbit-Westgrat with its 36 rope lengths is one of the big classic climbing tours in Switzerland. We'll show you what it takes for a walk.

Marco Müller gets the celebration of the Jungfrau Marathon (9a) in Gimmelwald

The Schwyz climber Marco Müller scored the 9a-Jungfraumarathon in the Bernese sports climbing area Gimmelwald a few days ago.

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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.

Old master Dai Koyamada releases the hardest project of his life: Yugen (8C/8C+)

8C/8C+ Boulder at the age of 47: The Japanese climbing legend Dai Koyamada opens a new mega line with Yugen.