Coronavirus archives

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?

Vertical Life collects information in its survey, which the climbing gym 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.

Adam Ondra in the climbing area Gimmelwald_Bild Pvael Blazek

Swiss Alpine Club: Under these conditions, climbing and bouldering are allowed

Are you allowed to boulder and climb in the middle of the Corona crisis? We spoke to the Swiss Alpine Club about climbing and bouldering.

Bouldering area Magic Wood officially closed - Murgtal soon too?

Magic Wood bouldering area officially closed - Murgtal soon too?

The municipality of Ferrera blocks the bouldering area Magic Wood. Will the Murgtal be closed soon? We spoke to the mayor.

IFSC postpones competitions again

Due to the global corona pandemic, the IFSC is forced to postpone its competitions again.

France uses drones to hunt climbers

France's corona measures are drastic. Now it has become known that even drones are used to track climbers.

Adam Ondra: We will emerge more from the corona crisis

Adam Ondra shows a special kind of training: Competition Simulation. And he shows optimism about the Corona crisis.

Calling up the Alpine associations: No mountain tours, no climbing / bouldering and no ski tours

Calling up the Alpine associations: no mountain tours, no climbing or bouldering and no ski tours

The Alpine clubs in Switzerland, Germany and Austria call for no mountain tours and no climbing or bouldering.

Corona virus: More and more Swiss climbing halls are closing their gates

Numerous bouldering and climbing halls restrict their operations or close their gates. Here is an overview.