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Two alpinists fatally injured in an avalanche

On Friday morning, several alpinists were hit by a slab on the ascent to Piz Russein in Sumvitg. Two people were killed.

Alpinist falls into crevasses on the ascent to Tödi

On Sunday, May 09.05.2021th, 08.45, XNUMX a.m., a serious mountain accident occurred on the ascent to Tödi, Glarus Süd municipality.

Giuliano Cameroni climbs La Rustica (8c) in Val Bavona

The Swiss boulderer Giuliano Cameroni succeeds in climbing the spectacular boulder La Rustica, rated 8c.

Murgtal bouldering area: the municipality introduces parking fees everywhere

Before the ascent, the local community Murgtal introduces parking fees in the bouldering and leisure area Murgtal.

Samuel Ometz and Dylan Chuat successful in Ticino

The two climbers from western Switzerland, Samuel Ometz and Dylan Chuat, score highly on the 9a routes Baba Yaga and Coup de grâce, respectively.

Philipp Geissenhoff scores 9a route in the realm of the Shogun

The young Swiss climber Philipp Geissenhoff succeeds in the red point ascent of the route Im Reich des Shogung (9a).

German alpinist dies in a mountain accident in Valais

Dynafit cancels Big Triple project due to death

Shortly after Dynafit's Big Triple project started, a member of the project team was killed. The project was canceled.

Exclusive interview with 9a climber Martina Demmel

She is 19 years young, only started climbing four years ago - and recently got her first 9a in just 5 attempts. Actiontalk TV invited the scene's shooting star to the BETA program and accompanied her on the Voralpsee.

German alpinist dies in a mountain accident in Valais

On Saturday, April 24, 2021 at around 07:15 a.m., there was a mountain accident in Bourg-St-Pierre. A German mountain guide was killed.

Adam Ondra and Janja Garnbret win the World Cup in Meiringen

On April 16 and 17, 2021, the first World Cup of the season took place in Meiringen, Switzerland. The two winners of the first World Cup competition of the season dominated all rounds: Adam Ondra and Janja Garnbret.

17-year-old climber crashes on Pollux

On April 16, 2021 around 10:30 a.m., a fatal mountain accident occurred on Pollux (4089 m above sea level). A 17-year-old climber lost his life in the process.

IFSC World Cup Meiringen 2021: Information and live stream

The first World Cup of the season will take place in Meiringen, Switzerland, on April 16 and 17, 2021. Here you can find the most important information and live streams about the competition.

Dylan Chuat opens Boulder SBédo (8b) in Val Bavona

Dylan Chuat announces the first ascent of a new difficult bouldering line in Val Bavona (Ticino): SBédo (8b).

Two mountaineers fall to their deaths on the Finsteraarhorn

An accident occurred on the Finsteraarhorn on Friday, April 9, 2021. A mountain guide aspirant and his guest were killed in a fall.

Climbing elite united in Meiringen: First World Cup of the season

The first IFSC World Cup (discipline bouldering) of the season will take place in Meiringen on April 16 and 17, 2021.