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Alexander Megos and Jan Hojer's first days in Tokyo

The climbing sport celebrates its Olympic premiere in Tokyo. Alexander Megos and Jan Hojer compete for the German team. That was how her first days in Japan went.

Swiss national team in quarantine

A few days ago we reported that the continuation of the World Cup in Salt Lake City is on shaky legs. The reason for this was a participant who tested positive. A member of the Swiss national team was affected.

IFSC World Cup Salt Lake City 2021: bouldering and speed / live stream

This weekend the second part of the IFSC competitions will take place in Salt Lake City. The combination of bouldering and speed is climbed. The IFSC has decided to continue the competitions despite the Corona trap on May 24, 2021.

Corona 2021: IFSC postpones competitions

A few weeks ago the IFSC announced the implementation of the first competition of the season in Meiringen. The first competitions, namely in Wujiang and Seoul, have already been postponed.

Under these conditions, Swiss climbing halls open

The corona crisis hits the climbing gyms with full hardship

The interest group of the Swiss climbing halls (IG Kletteranlagen) is calling for the climbing halls to be opened as soon as possible, as well as transparent rules and fair compensation for the closed businesses. Opening in March is essential for many businesses to survive

Jernej Kruder climbed all of this during the 1st lockdown

Not all suffered from the 1st lockdown. In this video, Jernej Kruder gives an insight into the time when many European countries sealed themselves off.

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.

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 ...