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Giuliano Cameroni and Clément Lechaptois open new heavy lines in the Gotthard area

Clément Lechaptois, Marine Thevenet and Giuliano Cameroni opened numerous new lines on the blocks of the Gotthard Pass.

Video: Nico Pelorson climbing No Kpote Only

This video shows Nicolas Pelorson during the ascent of Charles Albert's No Kpote Only boulder. Nico rates the boulder down to 8c.

Jonas Winter climbs the 8c boulder Power of Now in Magic Wood

The German climber Jonas Winter gets the first repetition of the spectacular boulder Power of Now (8c) in the Swiss bouldering area Magic Wood.

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Will the Fontainebleau bouldering area be drilling for oil soon?

Fontainebleau is one of the best and most popular bouldering areas in the world. Now the oil multinational Bridgeoil wants to drill for oil there.

Nicolas Pelorson cracks 9a-Boulder No Kpote Only and devalues it

The Frenchman Nicolas Pelorson only gets the second repetition of the Boulder No Kpote Only (9a) and devalues it to 8c.

Video: Ryohei Kameyama on the 8c + boulder La Révolutionnaire

This video shows Ryohei Kameyama on the 8c + boulder La Révolutionnaire in the Gros Sablons sector in Fontainebleau.

Clément Lechaptois inspecting the pressed rabbit

This video shows the boulderer Clément Lechaptois during the ascent of the pressed Hase (8b +) and Marine Thevenet during the first female ascent of Le rêve de faire (8a +) on the Susten Pass.

Alexander Megos successful in Frankenjura: Opposing Force (8b + / c) bouldered

The 9c climber Alexander Megos succeeds in the ascent of the Boulder Opposing Force in the Franconian Jura. He suggests 8b + / c as a difficulty.

Vanlife: pitches, equipment and tips

Vanlife: We show you where you can find parking spaces in Switzerland and which equipment you should look at.

Brooke Raboutou effortlessly climbs the 8b + Boulder Jade

This video shows how the American Brooke Raboutou climbs the groin boulder Jade with incredible ease.

US bouldering power in Ticino: Video I Mostri published

Jimmy Webb, Daniel Woods and other American bouldering professionals climbed a series of difficult lines in 2019/2020. Here is the video.

8c + boulder: Drew Ruana climbs Creature from the Black Lagoon

In mid-August, the young American Drew Ruana climbed the 8c + Boulder Creature from the Black Lagoon. Here is the video.

This is how Adam Ondra rates climbing routes

Adam Ondra reveals in this video how he goes about evaluating existing as well as new routes. One thing should be anticipated: Adam seems to be a pretty analytical type.

Climbing news in video format: Beta broadcast

Climbing news in video format: broadcast BETA

The makers of ActiontalkTV and LACRUX are launching a joint online TV format. The Beta program appears monthly and provides news, background stories and exclusive interviews from the climbing scene.

Giani Clement opens up style before talent (8c / +) at Magic Wood

Giani Clement manages the first ascent of the boulder style before talent. Giani rates the long and high boulder with 8c / +.