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Girl power in Magic Wood: Michaela Kiersch and Alex Puccio successful

The two Americans Michaela Kiersch and Alex Puccio have been at Magic Wood since mid-May and are cracking one classic after the other.
bouldering

Video: Bouldering legend Dave Graham climbs Primitivo (8c)

Bouldering legend Dave Graham has been in Ticino for several months and seems to be in top form. His latest exploit is the ascent of Boulder Primitivo (8c). Here is the video of his inspection.
mountaineering

Raffle: Mountains on Stage Film Festival

The mountain film festival Mountains on Stage is back with a brand new programme. The German-speaking tour stops in 8 cities in Switzerland and Germany. As the official media partner, LACRUX is giving away tickets for a screening of your choice.
bouldering

Fred Nicole Boulder are vandalized

On the last weekend in March, unknown persons in the Kesslerloch near Thayngen caused irreparable damage to the walls and ceilings of the lower part of the cave with a large fire. Certain lines of the popular bouldering spot in Schaffhausen will probably no longer be climbable in the future, including two classics by Fred Nicole.
bouldering

Two Japanese on the podium at the Bouldering World Cup in Meiringen

A few hours ago the final of the IFSC Bouldering World Cup took place in Meiringen, Switzerland. With an impressive performance in the last boulder, Tomoa Narasaki catapulted himself onto the podium. Closely followed by his compatriot Yoshiyuki Ogata. Third place went to Frenchman Mejdi Schalck.
climbing

Video: Climbing community with a united voice against the Ukraine war

He who is silent agrees. True to this principle, professional climbers from all over the world comment on the war in Ukraine in our video. The statements underline that the climbing community is characterized by an international connection that knows no borders.
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Climber seriously injured after a fall in the Torbeccio climbing area

Yesterday, Sunday, there was an accident in the Torbeccio climbing area in the Maggia Valley. The climber involved was seriously injured.
bouldering

Interview with Théo Chappex: A life shaped by mountain sports

Where the midlife crisis begins for others, he draws 8c. A conversation with the Valais boulderer Théo Chappex about his latest feat Ten Criminals, how he deals with long-term projects and his recipe for success, at almost forty he still climbs like a man in his mid-twenties.
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Recent bouldering videos | Roadkill, Tomba & Co

It's no secret: Ticino has had perfect climbing conditions for a long time. This was used by various pros to score heavy lines. So Dave Graham and Clement Lechaptois got the fourth and fifth ascent of Roadkill 8C. Nils Favre from western Switzerland gets Tomba 8B+ and Heritage 8B/+ as well as General Dissaray 8B and Casavino 8B+ in one day.
bouldering

Brooke Raboutou boulders Iur (8b+) and Heritage (8b)

On the last day of her stay in Switzerland, Brooke Raboutou manages two difficult boulders: Iur (8b +) and Heritage (8b).
climbing

Now it's official: Adam Ondra is a mammoth athlete

A week ago it was pretty much clear - now it's official. The Swiss mountaineering outfitter Mammut signs Adam Ondra. More in the following message from Mammut.
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Mammut signs Adam Ondra

If our interpretations of a recently published video are correct, Adam Ondra will soon be under contract with the Swiss outdoor outfitter Mammut.
bouldering

Fantastic conditions in Ticino: Müller, Marschner and Wientjes successful

Ticino currently seems to be under siege. Numerous strong climbers take advantage of the perfect conditions in southern Switzerland. These are recent achievements.
bouldering

Brooke Raboutou boulders La Proue (8b) and Kings of Sonlerto (8a +)

The American Brooke Raboutou has been in Switzerland for almost a week and is now announcing two difficult ascents.
bouldering

The agony of choice: three current videos from Off the Wagon low (8c +)

As we wrote recently, the Boulder Off the Wagon in Val Bavona has been under siege in the past few weeks. The result of this are two new inspections and three current videos. We present the latest three videos of the boulder.
climbing

Five resignations from the SAC Swiss Climbing squad

Long-time elite squad athletes Katherine Choong and Benjamin Blaser announced their retirement from the national team at the end of the 2021 season. With Ilia Wieland, Fabrice Rohner and Leon Niederberger, three athletes from the junior squad also say goodbye to competitive sport.
bouldering

Marco Müller boulders Dreamtime (8c) in Cresciano

Marco Müller starts the new year extremely successfully. He succeeds in climbing what is probably the most famous boulder in the world: Dreamtime (8c).
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Yannick Flohé and Sergei Topishko boulder Off the Wagon low (8c +)

Within a few days, the ultra-classic of Val Bavona, Off the Wagon, with its low-start version, is celebrated twice. Yannick Flohé and Sergei Topishko were successful.
mountaineering

New wildlife areas and wildlife sanctuaries | 2021

The Federal Office for the Environment FOEN has published the updated data on wildlife quiet zones and wildlife sanctuaries. It is one of the biggest adjustments in recent years.
bouldering

Alex and Alex clear away in Lindental

Alexander Rohr and Alexander Megos were on a flying visit to the Lindental bouldering area in Bern and climbed the most difficult lines. Back from a climbing trip combined with a long drive...
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Double ascent of the 8c boulder Roadkill: Dave Graham & Clément Lechaptois

Together they project the line and together they also got the inspection: Dave Graham and Clément Lechaptois cracked the impressive 6c boulder roadkill on December 2021, 8.
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Climbing film «WoGü» with Cédric Lachat and Nina Caprez | Full movie

WoGü is a legendary multi-pitch tour in the Rätikon and, with difficulties up to 8c, is one of the most difficult in the Alpine region. Cédric Lachat managed the red point ascent of the tour in 2020 - now the film about the ascent is online.
bouldering

Simon Lorenzi: Off the Wagon sit (8c +) bouldered

The Belgian Simon Lorenzi succeeds in the sit-start version of the legendary boulder Off the Wagon in Val Bavona, Ticino.
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Most difficult route opened in Soyhières: Dimitri Vogt climbs La Danse de Résistance (9a / +)

The 24-year-old climber from Bern opens two difficult routes in the Bernese Oberland and Jura. Both routes, duds and La Danse de Résistance, are in area 9a.
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Video: Jakob Schubert successful in Ticino

Jakob Schubert presents the second video of his Ticino trip from spring 2021. The video shows the ascent of impressive and difficult lines such as The Kingdom, Kubalik and more.
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Climbing halls suffer from certification requirements

Since the introduction of the certificate requirement in mid-September, most climbing facilities have seen a significant drop in visitors. The introduction of chargeable tests prevents additional guests from visiting the climbing facilities. Meanwhile, the operating costs continue unchecked while the income dwindles. IG Kletteranlagen is demanding more understanding and support from politicians for the companies that have already been severely affected by the Corona crisis.
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Yannick Glatthard scores Greenspit - one of the most difficult crack routes in Europe | interview

A few days ago, Yannick Glatthard from the Bernese Oberland managed to climb the legendary Greenspit crack route in the Valle dell'Orco. In an interview with LACRUX, Yannick reveals what the ascent means to him and whether crack climbing gloves change the style of the route.
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Rocktober: 9a's fall like the leaves

In the past few weeks, we have received an above-average number of reports about inspections. Philipp Geisenhoff opened a new difficult route in the Basler Jura, Alexander Rohr and Dylan Chuat each scored two 9a's, Katherine Choong climbed a difficult MSL tour and Yannick Flohe flashed an 8b boulder.
bouldering

Cresciano: no access / solutions sought

A few days ago the Patriziato di Cresciano communicated the ban on driving to the bouldering area in an official and public message. Memories of the past winter are awakened.
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William Bosi sweeps through Switzerland

The Scottish climber William Bosi paid a short visit to numerous Swiss bouldering spots and climbed the most difficult boulders at an express train pace. The ticklist he presented is too good to be true.

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9c – These are the hardest sport climbing routes in the world

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In sport climbing, the difficulty grade 9c (5.15d) represents the absolute pinnacle of human performance on rock. Worldwide, there are currently only five routes rated at this grade – Jakob Schubert repeated the first of them last week with "DNA". Who is currently part of the 9c club, and who is trying to secure a place in this elite group?
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Gotthard Pass: Mei Kotake becomes the tenth woman to climb 8C.

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The 29-year-old is the second Japanese woman to successfully complete a bouldering problem of this difficulty level. Who are the other women in the 8C club?
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Last Boulder World Cup of the season in Salt Lake City | Info & Livestream

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From October 16th to 18th, the bouldering elite will gather in Salt Lake City, Utah, for the season finale. Who will claim the final title of the season and the overall victory? Find all the information on the current rankings, the starting field, the program, and the live stream.
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Pro Climbing League: Season two starts in January in Berlin

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The Pro Climbing League (PCL) will enter its second season in 2027: Following the sold-out debut in London, three events will take place in Berlin, Paris and London – with a new two-session format and £50.000 prize money per event.
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Jakob Schubert repeats “DNA” – the first confirmed 9c in climbing history

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Around 180.000 spectators watched as the Tyrolean climber clipped the anchor of Seb Bouin's "DNA" in the Verdon Gorge. With his live ascent, Schubert created a climbing moment that will go down in history – as the first repeat of a 9c route, currently the highest grade in sport climbing.