Editors
By Editors

Bon Voyage E12 (9a): This is behind Adam Ondra's ascent

In February, Adam Ondra repeated the Trad test piece par excellence in a very short space of time: Bon Voyage E12 (9a). What's behind the impressive climb by the strong Czech.

Bon Voyage is not only probably the hardest trad route in the world, but also the most difficult line to protect yourself Adam Ondra's long climbing career. That is quite something. Even though the 31-year-old climbing professional was able to climb the route very quickly, there was a lot more preparation behind the first ascent of Bon Voyage - see for yourself.

That might interest you

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

+ + +

Credits: Cover picture Adam Ondra

How is artificial intelligence changing the sport of climbing?

Editors -
Whether in training or route setting, for climbing gym operators or amateur athletes: We have looked at some examples of how artificial intelligence is currently shaping climbing, what might come in the future and what advantages and risks are involved.
Read more

Warming up on the rock: This is how Alexander Megos does it.

Editors -
On a trip away from Bleu and Ticino, it's often just you and your project. No warm-up boulders and easy routes in sight. Professional climber Alexander Megos explained to us how best to prepare your fingers and body for such situations. He always keeps two things in his car for this purpose – a yoga mat and a fingerboard. Here he explains how he uses both.
Read more

Messner tours Germany: 23 dates between Füssen and Ingolstadt

Editors -
Reinhold Messner will embark on a lecture tour starting in October: 23 dates between Füssen and Ingolstadt, four different programs. From "Nanga Parbat" to "World Mountains – The 4th Dimension". Tickets are available through Eventim.
Read more

News

bouldering

How is artificial intelligence changing the sport of climbing?

0
Whether in training or route setting, for climbing gym operators or amateur athletes: We have looked at some examples of how artificial intelligence is currently shaping climbing, what might come in the future and what advantages and risks are involved.
Products

Warming up on the rock: This is how Alexander Megos does it.

0
On a trip away from Bleu and Ticino, it's often just you and your project. No warm-up boulders and easy routes in sight. Professional climber Alexander Megos explained to us how best to prepare your fingers and body for such situations. He always keeps two things in his car for this purpose – a yoga mat and a fingerboard. Here he explains how he uses both.
mountaineering

Messner tours Germany: 23 dates between Füssen and Ingolstadt

0
Reinhold Messner will embark on a lecture tour starting in October: 23 dates between Füssen and Ingolstadt, four different programs. From "Nanga Parbat" to "World Mountains – The 4th Dimension". Tickets are available through Eventim.
climbing

New sole instead of a new shoe: the time to resole

0
The right time to get climbing shoes resoled is sooner than you might think: when there's about one millimeter of sole left. Honestly, nobody measures it, but how do I know when I should get my shoes resoled, and where can I even do that?