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Adam Ondra: Unsuccessful in Perfecto Mundo (9b +)

After more than 40 days in Margalef, Adam Ondra has to admit defeat by the Route Perfecto Mundo - he is denied the red point ascent.

Perfecto Mundo becomes a mental challenge for Adam Ondra

Adam Ondra has been projecting the Perfecto Mundo (9b +) sport climbing route for a few days. Now desperation is written on his face.

What does Ondra do when he's not planning: unwind 9a's

How does Adam Ondra keep fit during his climbing vacation? He rewinds 9a's

In order to keep himself fit, Adam Ondra climbs specifically on the rock during his stay - and climbs a few 9a's on the side.

Adam Ondra tackles Perfecto Mundo (9b +)

The Czech professional climber Adam Ondra has long kept a secret about where he is currently staying. Now it is clear: He is planning the 9b + Route Perfecto Mundo in Spain.

Edu Marin climbs Arco Iris (8c +) - one of the most difficult multi-pitch routes in Europe

Edu Marin manages the first free ascent of the multi-pitch tour Arco Iris (8c +, 200m, 6SL) in the climbing area of Montserrat, Spain.

Video: Dave Graham on the Ali Hulk Extension Total Sit Start

This video shows the ascent of the heavily overhanging roof route Ali Hulk Extension Total Sit Start by Dave Graham.

Dave Graham scores 9b Route Ali Hulk Sit Start Extension Total

Dave Graham scores 9b Route Ali Hulk Extension Total Sit Start

The American professional climber Dave Graham succeeds in the red point ascent of the 9b route Ali Hulk Extension Total Sit Start in Rodellar.

Video: Laura Rogora climbs Ali Hulk Extension Total Sit Start (9b)

Laura Rogora made history with the ascent of Ali Hulk Extension Total Sit Start. This video shows the way to the ascent.

Siebe Vanhee climbs heavy multi-pitch route Orbayu

Siebe Vanhee climbs the multi-pitch route Orbayu (8c, 500m, 13 SL) at Naranjo De Bulnes in the Picos de Europa National Park, Spain.

Laura Rogora climbs as the second woman 9b: Ali Hulk Extension Total Sit Start

On July 25, 2020, Italian Laura Rogora wrote climbing history: a woman of this age has never climbed a route with difficulty level 9b. And only one woman managed to do that before.

Video: Anak Verhoeven is the first woman to walk the Joe Mama route (9a +)

Anak Verhoeven successfully climbed the Joe Mama (2019a +) sport climbing route in November 9. It was the first red dot ascent by a woman.

Blind climber Javier Aguilar scores 7c route

With the Route To Su Pu ** Madre A Caballo near Granada (Spain), blind paraclimber Javier Aguilar climbs the first 7c route of his career.

Video: Jakob Schubert climbs one of the most difficult routes in the world: Perfecto Mundo (9b +)

Jakob Schubert secured the third ascent of Perfecto Mundo (2019b +) in Margalef in 9. This video shows him walking through this overhang route.

Jakob Schubert commits Perfecto Mundo - a personal report

In 2019, the Austrian Jakob Schubert managed the third ascent of Perfecto Mundo (9b +). Here is Jakob's personal report and video.

Climbing couple David Firnenburg and Andrea Kümin successfully in Oliana

David Firnenburg and Andrea Kümin have been in Spain since the beginning of the year. Both have set out on a difficult route - and have now successfully climbed.