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USA dominate IFSC World Cup in Villars

The competition weekend, which was characterized by changing weather, rain and moisture, ended with the IFSC World Cup in Villars with two exciting lead finals. The representatives of Team USA, Sean Bailey and Colin Duffy, took two podium places in the men (1st and 3rd place).

Giuliano Cameroni flying high: first ascent Hazel Grace (8c / 8c +)

Giuliano Cameroni manages the first ascent of the seated start of the boulder Hazel Grace on the Gotthard Pass. Giuliano suggests 8c / 8c + as the level of difficulty.

Sergei Topishko successful in Ticino

In spring 2021, the Ukrainian Sergei Topishko spent a week in Ticino and climbed numerous difficult bouldering lines.

Swiss national team in quarantine

A few days ago we reported that the continuation of the World Cup in Salt Lake City is on shaky legs. The reason for this was a participant who tested positive. A member of the Swiss national team was affected.

Giuliano Cameroni celebrates Off the Wagon sit (8c +)

The Swiss boulderer Giuliano Cameroni manages the fourth ascent of the sit-start version (8c +) of the ultra-classic Off the Wagon in Val Bavona.

Alpinist falls into crevasses on the ascent to Tödi

On Sunday, May 09.05.2021th, 08.45, XNUMX a.m., a serious mountain accident occurred on the ascent to Tödi, Glarus Süd municipality.

Adam Ondra and Janja Garnbret win the World Cup in Meiringen

On April 16 and 17, 2021, the first World Cup of the season took place in Meiringen, Switzerland. The two winners of the first World Cup competition of the season dominated all rounds: Adam Ondra and Janja Garnbret.

17-year-old climber crashes on Pollux

On April 16, 2021 around 10:30 a.m., a fatal mountain accident occurred on Pollux (4089 m above sea level). A 17-year-old climber lost his life in the process.

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