Swiss climbing news - tours and topos

MSL first ascent in Val Bavona: Alexandra Schweikart and Christopher Igel climb Space Force (8a +)

Alexandra Schweikart and Christopher Igel have set up the impressive multi-pitch route Space Force with difficulties up to 8a + in Val Bavona (Ticino). A 40 degree steep crack roof is the heart of the route. According to Chris and Alex, this is a dream pitch, 8a, most of which can be secured with cams. We asked Alex and Chris to tell us more about the first ascent and the story behind it.

Cresciano: territory or just closed parking?

The Swiss bouldering area Cresciano has to struggle with access problems. A board at the beginning of the Alpstrasse gives people something to talk about.

One of the most impressive lines in Magic Wood: Power of Now

In August, the Italian Luca Rinaldi secured the second ascent of the 8c boulder Power of Now in Magic Wood, Switzerland.

Loads of new boulders opened in Brione

The Cameroni brothers have added several new lines to the Brione bouldering area in Ticino. This video shows six new boulders.

Cédric Lachat climbs Super Crackinette (9a +)

Cédric Lachat closes the year with a difficult route: Supercrackinette (9a +) in Saint-Léger du Ventoux, France.

Alexander Megos climbs Ticino classics Dreamtime and Story

Alexander Megos climbs the Ticino classic Dreamtime and The Story of two Worlds

Alex Megos climbs the two boulders Dreamtime and The Story of Two Worlds (8c) and raises questions about climbing ethics.

Martin Keller climbs 18-year-old Dreamtime project in Cresciano

Martin Keller managed to climb what is probably the most famous boulder in the world: Dreamtime (8c) in Cresciano, Switzerland.

Lungern climbing area closed

The popular Lungern climbing garden in Central Switzerland is closed until further notice. The reason for the closure is blasting work.

Germany vs. Great Britain - Where was the first 9a climbed in the world?

The latest episode of Actiontalk TV and LACRUX's BETA program is dedicated to historical climbing routes such as Action Directe, Hubble and Akira. In exclusive interviews with the German climbing professional Alex Megos and the controversial Frenchman Fred Rouhling, we investigate the question of whether climbing history needs to be rewritten and what about the confused history of the 9b route Akira.