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Happiness: The story of a Tyrolean first ascent legend

In his search for the perfect line, Markus Haid has developed over 300 routes, mostly 8a and harder. Does his search end with happiness?

Ondra's strength endurance monster Vicious Circle (9a+/b) repeated for the first time

The 25-year-old Italian Stefano Carnati secures the first repetition of Adam Ondra's strength endurance monster Vicious Circle (9a+/b).

Through the ceiling: How Franco Cookson jumped from 7c+ straight to 9a

How British climber Franco Cookson managed to go from 7c+ straight to 9a in four years.

Sean Villanueva with the new monster solo traverse “Doble M” in Patagonia

On February 26, 2024, the Belgian Sean Villanueva managed to climb a new, extraordinarily long traverse in Patagonia. He has the three towers of...

Adam Ondra Masterclass: The perfect knee clamp

How to Kneebar: Today, Czech professional climber Adam Ondra will show you everything you need to know about kneebars.

Improve your shoulder stability

The table is a simple yet effective exercise that improves your shoulder stability and stretches your chest muscles.

Mass tourism in climbing: How Ticino bouldering areas are struggling for solutions

Are the Ticino bouldering areas victims of their own success? A report on causes and possible solutions.

Mountain film festival Mountains on Stage Summer 2024 | Concentrated load of adventure

Experience the mountain film festival Mountains on Stage in 22 countries and 250 cities with films from the areas of climbing, bouldering and speleology.

Stefano Ghisolfi reveals the secret of his endurance

This is how Stefano Ghisolfi is training for his three big goals in 2024: Olympic qualification, Silence (9c) and Burden of Dreams (9A).

First Swiss Climbing Cup in bouldering 2024 | Info & live stream

This Saturday the first Swiss Climbing Cup will take place in the Spinnerei Indoor. The finals can be followed in the live stream.

Alex Megos misses 8c+ Flash because of kneepads

Alex Megos is not a fan of knee pads. During Ursus' flash attempt (8c+) he equipped himself with it twice. Did it help?

Climbing professionals as climate ambassadors – is that possible?

Katherine Choong and Nicolas Hojac are climbing professionals and climate ambassadors at Protect our Winters. How do you deal with this dual role?

Ondra during the 9a onsight attempt: final stop for grip breakout

This video shows Adam Ondra making a solid 9a onsight attempt. But when the handle breaks, it comes to an abrupt end.

Spanish Kinglines repeated

Jorg Verhoeven, Gabriele Moroni and Leo Ketil Bøe repeat classics of the 9th French degree in Siurana, Oliana and Margalef.

5th Petzl Climbing Festival Frankenjura 2024 | Info & program

Save the Date: from May 30th to June 2nd, 2024, the Frankenjura climbing festival is going into its fifth round in idyllic Königstein.

Jernej Kruder repeats Ticino crack test piece Butterfly Circus (8b)

In Val Bavona, Slovenian climbing professional Jernej Kruder secured the first repetition of Butterfly Circus. The 25 meter long crack line was created by Fred...

Make 3 out of 1: climbing, ski touring and biking with one helmet

Multiple certification, protective function, important standards: five important facts when buying a helmet for mountain sports.

Jorge Díaz-Rullo repeats Sleeping Lion (9b)

Sleeping Lion for the third time: The strong Spaniard Jorge Díaz-Rullo repeats Chris Sharma's new kingline in Siurana.

Adam Ondra's ride on the wave of success

Successful climbing trip: After climbing Bon Voyage, Adam Ondra scores more hard routes on the way home.

Next Level: This is how you crack the 7th degree

Get ahead where there are a lot of climbers queuing: With these professional tips you can make the jump to the 7th degree.

Stefano Ghisolfi climbs the legendary Action Directe (9a) | Video

First 9a in the world: With Action Directe, Stefano Ghisolfi repeated one of the most iconic lines in the world last fall.

Ticino big wall as a dress rehearsal for Patagonia adventures

Main test passed: Matteo Della Bordella and Giacomo Mauri climb Ticino big walls simultaneously before their trip to Patagonia.

This is how the British E scale works

It is as controversial as it is complicated: the British E scale. The Wideboyz will explain to you exactly how it works.

Historical: First free ascent of Riders on the Storm (1200m, 7c+)

Siebe Vanhee, Sean Villanueve, Nico Favresse and Drew Smith make the first free ascent of Riders on the Storm.

Wild Collective Mountain Sports Festival goes into the second round

On March 1st and 2nd, the Wild Collective Mountain Sports Festival in Herisau, Appenzell, goes into its second round.

Professional climber coaches her 60-year-old father to his first 7a+

Touching family story: Climbing professional Emily Harrington coaches her father to his first 60a+ route at the age of 7.

Adam Ondra repeats (hardest?) trad climbing route Bon Voyage E12 (9a)

Adam Ondra secures the first repeat of one of the most difficult trad climbing routes: Bon Voyage E12 (9a) near Annot, France.

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Happiness: The story of a Tyrolean first ascent legend

In his search for the perfect line, Markus Haid has developed over 300 routes, mostly 8a and harder. Does his search end with happiness?

Film tip: Cerro Torre Climb & Fly

Airy climbing documentary about the Climb & Fly adventure of Roger Schäli, Mario Heller and Pablo Pontoriero on Cerro Torre.

Ondra's strength endurance monster Vicious Circle (9a+/b) repeated for the first time

The 25-year-old Italian Stefano Carnati secures the first repetition of Adam Ondra's strength endurance monster Vicious Circle (9a+/b).

Anna Wells climbs all 282 Scottish mountains in winter

Massive climbing marathon: Anna Wells climbs all 282 Scottish mountains higher than 914,4 meters in 83 days in winter.

Through the ceiling: How Franco Cookson jumped from 7c+ straight to 9a

How British climber Franco Cookson managed to go from 7c+ straight to 9a in four years.