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Is trail running the perfect training for alpinists?

Trail running as training for alpinists: Today we'll take a closer look at whether and how running has benefits for mountaineering.

The world's first modular headlamp: Silva Free

Headlamp novelty: Silva Free is the first modular headlamp that can be put together depending on the planned mountain sports activity.

Brione for beginners: The most beautiful boulders up to 7A

Brione is also easy: Today we'll show you where you can find beautiful bouldering problems in moderate degrees in the Verzasca Valley.

Roger Schäli, Nina Caprez and Sean Villanueva open the toughest climbing route in the Eiger North Face: Merci la Vie

Actiontalk's film shows Roger Schäli, Nina Caprez and Sean Villanueva opening a new route in the Eiger North Face: Merci La Vie

The climbing shoe Black Diamond Zone in the test

The Climbing Shoe Zone by Black Diamond feels especially good on steep routes. Guest author Christian Possa took a closer look at the shoe.

This packs top climber Margo Hayes in her backpack

In 2017, the American Margo Hayes scored the route La Rambla and wrote climbing history (LACRUX reported). She was the first woman to...

Featherweight alpine backpack for women and men: The Gravity Expedition by Deuter

The Gravity Expedition by Deuter is a lightweight alpine backpack. Information about the backpack and tips for setting and loading can be found here.

The new Magic Wood guide is here

Ulrich and Harald Röker recently published the second edition of their guide to the Magic Wood bouldering area in Averstal.

Interview: Tommy Caldwell on sustainability and his role as an ambassador

Edelrid athlete Tommy Caldwell talks about understatement and his ambassadorial role as a professional athlete in an interview with LACRUX.

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...

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...

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.

Paul Robinson in an interview: That's how the Internet changed the lives of climbing professionals

This spring, we met boulderer and pranic athlete Paul Robinson in Chironico and talked to him about his life as a climbing pro.

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.

The most beautiful climbing areas for beginners around Basel

Climbers get their money's worth in these areas with easy to medium difficulty in Basel and the surrounding area.

Enough space for magnesium, brushes and smartphones: The Chalkbag Reactor by Red Chili

In today's post we'll show you why a magnesium bag for bouldering more than makes sense and imagine the Chalkbag Reactor by Red Chili.

Deep Water Soloing: Climbing on Lake Thun in the Bernese Oberland

Sundlauenen on Lake Thun invites you to climb without rope. We introduce you to the spot, give you a packing list with valuable tips on the way.

Natalie Bärtschi: These are the three best clothes for bouldering

25-year-old Natalie Bärtschi has dedicated her life to sport. Whenever possible, she drives out onto the rock - preferably into the...

The perfect companion for multi-pitch rides: The backpack Rock Blitz 15 by Black Diamond

In the backpack Rock Blitz 15 Black Diamond fit all the needs for a multi-hour time in an alpine multi-pitcher tour.

That's how you put crashing pads right in bouldering

Laying boulder mats is more difficult than you think. We've put together a few tips on what you should pay attention to when laying out the pads.

A helmet for all your outdoor adventures: Petzl Meteor

The helmet Meteor by Petzl is a true all-rounder: it protects you in case of a fall, from falling rocks and can also be worn during ski tours.

How to care for your finger skin for climbing

We'll show you how to take care of your fingers. And best of all, we are giving away 20 cans of Climbskin cream and adding a skin file.

Menorca - a paradise for climbing

Whether bouldering, sport climbing or deep water soloing - the rocks of the island of Menorca have everything to offer. Anja von Transa has tested the climbing areas.

Murg Valley - a bouldering area on the upswing

The world is turning faster and faster. Sometimes you hardly know where your head is. A meeting here, a deadline and privacy should not be neglected either. Luckily, there are little paradises like the Murg Valley, where you can dive into another world and turn off your head.

This is probably the cleanest drinking bottle ever: Klean Kanteen Classic Reflect

The Classic Reflect is completely free of paint, ink, coatings and plastic. There is a drinking bottle in a single and double-walled design.

The Petzl Junior Rock Camp comes to Switzerland

Petzl invites 30 teens from the 21. to 26. July to Meiringen in the Bernese Oberland to Junior Rock Camp 2019. Information, pictures and more at www.lacrux.com

Tips for bivouacing: So the night under the open sky in good memory

Bivouacing can be nice, but also uncomfortable. Thanks to these tips, the night under the open sky is guaranteed to remain in your memory.

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Seb Bouin climbs new 9b with a “20 meter hardcore finish”

9b first ascent: Seb Bouin releases his project Les Rois du Lithium - an endurance hammer with a 20 meter finish that has it all.

SAC Youth Climbing Cup Bouldering Baden | Live stream

This Saturday, April 27th, the SAC Youth Climbing Cup in bouldering will take place in Bouba Baden. Finals are available in the live stream.

Michaela Kiersch in the form of her life

Michaela Kiersch wins in Catalonia. In addition to difficult routes, she struggled above all with the high demands placed on herself.

James Pearson: “That was my craziest highball”

Hard at the limit: James Pearson repeats the infamous highball 29 dots and comes shockingly close to the limit.

Alex Megos opens climbing hall | Frankenjura Academy

Partial opening of the Frankenjura Academy: From today on you can climb in Alex Megos' climbing hall in Forchheim.