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It should no longer be climbed here on weekends: Parking area of the beggar kitchen

In the popular climbing area beggar kitchen, in the parking lot sector, you should not climb on weekends until further notice.

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From August there will be international climbing competitions again

The IFSC announced a few days ago that international competitions will take place again this year. The starting shot is fired in Briançon.

Camping in Magic Wood open again from today June 6th

From June 8, 2020, the campsite in the Magic Wood bouldering area will reopen. The parking spaces are only available to camping guests.

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.

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.

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.

Stefano Ghisolfi about the IFSC decision on the Summer Olympics

With the IFSC decision of April 30th, Stefano Ghisolfi's dream of an Olympic game came to an abrupt end. We spoke to Stefano about the IFSC decision.

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 ...

No national sport climbing competitions will take place in Switzerland until the end of July

Due to the current situation, SAC Swiss Climbing decided on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 not to hold any national competitions.

There will soon be no more climbing shoes due to the Corona crisis

Will there soon be no more climbing shoes due to the Corona crisis?

The corona crisis also affects the production of climbing material. Are there any shortages in delivery of climbing shoes?

Despite the Corona crisis, people continue to climb cheerfully here

Actiontalk has found that there is more climbing than ever in Sweden. Despite the corona crisis. More on this in their latest edition of the video series.

Bouldering area Magic Wood open again with reservations

In the bouldering area Magic Wood you can climb again with reservations

In today's announcement, the municipality of Ferrera communicates the partial loosening of its area closure for the Magic Wood bouldering area.

IFSC postpones further competitions: Villars, Chamonix and Briançon

The IFSC has decided to postpone the IFSC competitions scheduled for July. The competition in Villars, Chamonix and Briançon are affected.