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Marco Müller climbs L'isola che non c'è | Short interview

Marco Müller climbs the 9a route L'isola che non c'è near Amden. We spoke to Müller about the inspection.

Parking and overnight stay in Chironico | Rules 2024

Parking fees have been charged in Chironico since the beginning of the year. You can also spend the night in 3 signposted park areas for a fee.

Access to Bouldering Area Val Bavona at risk

There is a risk of partial access bans in the popular bouldering area of ​​Val Bavona. New rules are intended to defuse the conflict.

Swiss-French team manages first ascent in Greenland

A five-strong Swiss-French expedition team made the first ascent of the 2000 meter high west face of Apostle Tommelfinger in Greenland. Far away from civilization, the five adventurers from...

Film about Nina Caprez and Cédric Lachat in Orbayu

Petzl publishes a film about the ascent of the Orbayu route (8c, 500m, 13 pitches) by Nina Caprez and Cédric Lachat. The Orbayu route in the National Park...

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Youngster Sorato Anraku wins ahead of Narasaki and Schubert

The young Japanese Sorato Anraku once again demonstrates his incredible skills at the IFSC Boulder World Cup in Salt Lake City.

Chronology of an adventure in the wild Atlas Mountains

Iker Pou opens up a new multi-pitch route in the Atlas Mountains and repeats several difficult tours single-handedly.
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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?

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.

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.