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Babsi Zangerl climbs 9a again with explosives

Barbara Zangerl from Vorarlberg manages only the second ascent of the Sprengstoff route (9a) on Lorünser Wändle.

Daniel Woods: First ascent of the Boulder Return of the Sleepwalker (9a)

Daniel Woods manages the first ascent of the Boulder Return of the Sleepwalker in the Red Rocks. He suggests 9a as a rating.

Nico Pelorson devalues 9a-Boulder Soudain Seul

A few days ago the Frenchman Nico Pelorson succeeded in repeating the 9a boulder Soudain Seul. He suggests a rating of 8c +.

The Céüse sport climbing area has been saved

Céüse will not be blocked! The project of the European Space Agency ESA described in the broadcast of April 1st is fictitious.

Interview: Alfredo Webber in an interview about his free solo ascent

Interview with free solo climber Alfredo Webber

In mid-March, the 52-year-old Italian managed one of the most difficult free solo ascents in climbing history with Panem et Circenses (8c). We spoke to Alfredo about his exploit.

Man had a fatal accident while skiing down the Eiger

On Tuesday afternoon, a man had an accident on the ski run from the Eiger via the west flank. The rescue workers who were immediately called up could only rescue the man dead. His companion was flown out unharmed.

The sport climbing area Céüse is threatened with closure

The European Space Agency ESA is planning a new research site in Europe, in the middle of France - on the Céüse plateau. Climbing could be over by 2030. What is behind it and what can we do about the project?

Alex Honnold and Adam Ondra in conversation

As part of his video series, Adam Ondra exchanges ideas with the American Alex Honnold on numerous topics. How did the two first meet? How do the two deal with their celebrity status? The two of them get to the bottom of these and other questions.

Martina Demmel continues to be in incredible top form

Martina Demmel: 8b + (OS) and 8c + in one day

Martina Demmel starts the year successfully. It is already presenting an impressive ticklist again.

William Bosi: First ascent of King Capella (9b +)

The 21-year-old Scotsman William Bosi succeeds in the first ascent of the sport climbing route King Capella (9b +) in Siurana, Spain. If the level of difficulty is confirmed, King Capella belongs ...

Climbing until the ribs break: Seb Bouin in De l'autre côté du ciel

As part of his Vintage Rock Tour, Seb Bouin climbed the route De l'autr côté du ciel and sustained an injury.

Crampons: You should know these three systems

Not all crampons are created equal. Fabian Reichle from Bächli Bergsport explains the most important differences to you.

Professional snowboarder Julie Pomagalski died in an avalanche

The snowboarder Julie Pomagalski lost her life in an avalanche accident on Gemsstock in the canton of Uri. She was 40 years old.

Dave Graham scores First Ley (9a +)

The American Dave Graham succeeds in the red point ascent of the Route First Ley (9a +) in Margalef.

First ascent by Alexander Megos: Et pour quelques dégaines de plus (9a +)

During a short stay at the foot of Mount Ventoux, Alexander Megos scored numerous routes and opened a new 9a + line: Et pour quelques dégaines de plus.