Keyword: criticism

In recent times, the IFSC has often been offended by decisions. In the comment columns, some sharp shots are fired at the international sport climbing association. And the athletes themselves are also critical. Is this criticism appropriate or not?

For a year now, Séb Berthe's Belgian crew has been raising eyebrows in the climbing scene. You make short work of established multi-pitch classics and devalue them. We spoke to Sébastien Berthe and the climbing legend Beat Kammerlander.

In a detailed article, the Czech commented on the subject of chipping. His conclusion: he used to be a purist, today he is more of a pragmatist.

If the Belgian professional climber Sébastien Berthe has his way, numerous difficult multi-pitch classics in the Alps are massively overrated. He calls for discussion - reactions followed immediately.

During the bouldering world cup in Innsbruck, a cameraman filmed a close-up of Johanna Färber's rear for several seconds during the live broadcast. The athlete herself and the climbing scene are shocked.

In November 2020, Sébastien Bouin and Lucien Martinez climbed what is perhaps the most controversial route in climbing history: Akira in the climbing area Le Périgord, France. Following this article, there is now the video of the repetition of Seb Bouin.

The Swiss bouldering area Cresciano has to struggle with access problems. A board at the beginning of the Alpstrasse gives people something to talk about.

Fred Rouhling's Akira historic route was repeated by Seb Bouin and Lucien Martinez. Do they confirm the controversial Gra 9b?