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Video | New classic on the tick list: Michaela Kiersch boulders “Hazel Grace” (8B+)

She spent two weeks in June at the Gotthard Pass, and Michaela Kiersch is once again showing top form. Among other things, one of the most coveted routes in Switzerland, "Hazel Grace" (8B+), is now on her tick list. The latest Mellow video shows the ascent, with special guests Dave Graham and first ascensionist Giuliano Cameroni.

Half crimp, drag, sloper and more: Lattice coaches break down every grip type

Which hold type benefits you the most? How do you train slopers effectively? And how do you build the necessary strength for pockets and monos without damaging your ligaments? In a new video, lattice coaches Jen and Billy address these very questions and work their way through (almost) every hold type you'll find on rock and in the gym.
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A Big Wall Story – Anna Hazelnutt & Matilda Söderlund

Professional climbers Matilda Söderlund and Anna Hazelnutt met by chance in a taco shop. Hazelnutt told him about her long-held dream of climbing in Madagascar, and Söderlund was immediately on board. A few months later, at the beginning of June, the two drove along bumpy tracks towards Tsaranoro.

Alex Honnold Free Solo on Dan Osman's route

Alex Honnold breaks Dan Osman's speed record (free solo) in Lover's Leap. In the '90s, Dan Osman caused a sensation with his free solo ascent of Lover's Leap. The...

Patxi Usobiaga climbs Seta Total (9a)

Patxi Usobiaga is definitely climbing the Seta Total (9a) route as hard as before his car accident. Until the serious accident in 2011, Patxi...

News

Saxony's bivouac dispute: Where self-regulation ends 

Since 2026, bivouacking (or "boofen") in the Saxon Switzerland National Park has been prohibited from February 1st to June 15th. Mountaineering associations are challenging this legally – which also puts the decades-long model of self-regulation to the test.

Speed ​​and efficiency in large walls – Part 1

This two-part article focuses on speed and efficiency in multi-pitch climbing – not just on big walls, but also on long ridges or wherever you might find yourself. Can such an article do justice to this topic?

A dream tour: Corno Grande (2.912m), highest peak of the Apennines

Corno Grande in the Gran Sasso massif is one of the most fascinating peaks in Europe. Visible from afar, it towers above all the other peaks and mountains of the Apennines. And the best part: you can enjoy fantastic hikes here any time of year.

Red Bull X-Alps 2027: New challengers, old hands and a novelty

The field of participants for the 2027 Red Bull X-Alps has been finalized: 37 athletes from 16 countries will tackle the next edition of the world's toughest adventure race. The starting field has never been so large or so female – and for the first time, there will also be a separate women's ranking.

Mountains on Stage 2026: Mountain Cinema and Adventure in the Winter Edition

The Mountains on Stage film festival returns to the big screen with its Winter Edition! Starting November 23, 2026, the festival, centered around adventure and mountains, will be back on stage in 23 countries worldwide. The German-language tour kicks off on November 23, 2026, in Basel and will stop in 38 cities across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.