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Oriane Bertone bouldering 8c: Satan I Helvete (low start)

The 15-year-old athlete Oriane Bertone extends an existing boulder by a deep start and suggests 8c as a level of difficulty. This would make her the fourth woman to climb a boulder to this degree.

Jakob Schubert on the longest climbing break in his career

Jakob Schubert on the longest break in his climbing career

Jakob Schubert tells about the time in the lockdown and his return to the rock. The video is available after the post.

Paul Robinson climbs a boulder in the 8th French degree for the thousandth time

A few days ago, the American bouldering professional Paul Robinson climbed a boulder with a difficulty of at least 1000a for the 8th time.

Basic rules for mountain sports in times of the corona pandemic

The ÖAV has published information that shows what mountain sports enthusiasts should pay attention to when practicing their discipline in times of Covid-19.

Two in one: Liquid Chalk gives grip and disinfects

Numerous Swiss climbing halls opened yesterday. The condition for the visit is the use of liquid magnesium, also called liquid chalk.

Meiringen and Villars 2020 deleted without replacement

The IFSC and SAC have decided to cancel the World Cup competitions in Meiringen and Villars that have been postponed until the autumn.

Video: Kaddi Lehmann commits cryptos in the Balsthal

Kathrin Lehmann publishes a video in which she tells the story behind the inspection of the 8c boulder Kryptos in the Balsthal.

The man with the strongest arms against a climber

Magnus Midtbo invited the man with the strongest arms in the world to a bouldering hall. In this video, he shows what comes out of it.

Under these conditions, Swiss climbing halls open

From May 11, 2020, climbing and bouldering halls may open their gates again. In compliance with strict regulations. These are the rules. Important: The hall operators are dependent on the understanding / participation of the climbing community.

Do you go back to the climbing hall after the reopening?

In its survey, Vertical Life collects information that the climbing hall operators use as an important basis for the reopening. By participating in the survey, you support ...