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Adam Ondra joins the 9b route Neanderthal in Santa Linya

Adam Ondra arrived in Spain – climbed 8c onsight

Adam Ondra has been in Spain for a few days and starts with a first success. He climbs the 8c route Palindrom onsight. But not only.

Anak Verhoeven climbs 2 x 9a - with an hour break

At the end of her trip to Spain, Anak Verhoeven faced a special challenge. She climbs Esclatamasters twice in a row, once with and once without a Kneepad. And that with only an hour break in between.

Uncut Video: Alex Megos on the route La Capella

Alex Megos was in Spain for around four weeks at the end of 2021 and climbed numerous difficult routes. Including La Capella in Siurana. Now the German publishes a full-length video of his ascent.

Here Jakob Schubert climbs 9b + and 9b in one day

Almost a week ago, Jakob Schubert experienced a day like hardly before. He scored King Capella (9b / 9b +) and La Capella (9a + / 9b) within a few hours. In this video, Jakob Schubert shares the incredible day with us.

Jakob Schubert climbs Furia de Jabali (9a + / 9b) rotpunkt and Jungle Speed (8c + / 9a) flash - in one day

A few days ago Jakob Schubert surprised with his incredible double success in Siurana. He scored King Capella (9b / 9b +) and La Capella (9a + / 9b) in one day. Now he announces again the ascent of two extremely difficult routes on one climbing day. He climbs Jungle Speed (8c + / 9a) flash and Furia de Jabali (9a + / 9b) red point.

Megos not to slow down | 9a Kulebras Gemelas first ascended

The German professional climber Alexander Megos is in a high frenzy and climbs another 9a route in the Spanish climbing area Margalef. Kulebras Gemelas is almost certainly a first ascent.

Jakob Schubert: King Capella (9b +) & La Capella (9b) climbed in one day

Jakob Schubert has been in the Spanish sport climbing area Siurana for a week. Now he announces the ascent of the two difficult routes King Capella (9b +) and La Capella (9b) - in a single day! Schubert devalues both routes.

Pure emotions: Jorge Diaz Rullo on the first ascent of Cafe solo (9b)

At the beginning of November, the Spaniard Jorge diaz Rullo managed the first ascent of the Cafe Solo route in Margalef, Spain. Now he publishes an uncut video of his inspection that makes you excited.

Stefan Scherz: Two months after injury 9a + points

Stefan Scherz climbs the 9a + route Papichulo in Oliana, Spain. This was only two months after a metatarsal fracture.

Alex Megos successful again in the top ninth French degree: Furia de Jabali

Alexander Megos is climbing another difficult route in the Spanish area of Siurana: Furia de Jabali (9b).

Video: Alexander Megos inspecting King Capella

This video shows the solid ascent of the route King Capella by Alexander Megos in full length.

Alexander Megos scores King Capella (9b +)

The German professional climber Alexander Megos succeeds in the first repetition of the 9b + route King Capella in Siurana, one of the most difficult routes in the world. He only vaguely commented on the level of difficulty.

Video: Janja Garnbret during the onsight inspection of American Hustle (8c)

About two weeks ago, Janja Garnbret wrote climbing history with the onsight ascent of the 8c route Fish Eye. A few days later she doubled up with American Hustle. This video shows the inspection of American Hustle.

Janja Garnbret is the first woman to climb 8c onsight: Fish Eye

Janja Garnbret writes climbing history with her onsight ascent of the 8c route Fish Eye. Never before has a woman succeeded in onsighting a route with this level of difficulty.

Jakob Schubert climbs Deep Water Soloing Route Alasha (9b)

Interview: Jakob Schubert about the DWS inspection of Alasha

During his most recent climbing trip to the deep-water soloing paradise Mallorca, he managed one of the most difficult routes of its kind: Alasha. In an interview, Schubert reveals what the ascent means to him and how he approached the route.