Keyword: Chris Hanke

For Christoph Hanke, too, 2025 marked his last season in the World Cup. The 31-year-old lead climbing specialist discusses the generational shift in competitive climbing in this interview – and why it remains difficult to make a living from elite sports.

The Techniker Boulder Bundesliga kicks off a new season this weekend, August 2, 2025. Thirteen events are scheduled between August 13 and May 2025. Boulderwelt Dortmund will kick things off. This marks the beginning of the race for ambitious amateur boulderers, young talents, and experienced professionals for points, placements, and a place in the grand season finale in June 2026.