Keyword: BIG

The difficulty grade 9c (5.15d) represents the absolute pinnacle of human climbing ability on rock in sport climbing. Worldwide, there are currently only five routes rated at this grade, and none of them have been repeated. But who exactly is currently part of the 9c club, and who wants to secure a place in this elite group?

Film tip for the weekend: How Austrian climbing professional Jakob Schubert became the most successful climber in 2023.

Jakob Schubert communicates the name of the climbing route that has become known as Project Big: It is called BIG. He rates the line 9c.