The most important first ascents from the climbing world

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Stefano Ghisolfi on the most difficult route in Italy: Erebor (9b / +)

In this video Stefano Ghisolfi tells the story behind the first ascent of the route Erebor (9b / +), the most difficult route in Italy.

Nicolai Uznik is bouldering again 8c: Witchcraft first climbed

The 20-year-old Nicolai Uznik succeeds in the first ascent of the Boulder Witchcraft near Villach. He suggests 8c as an assessment.

Angy Eiter: First ascent of the 9b climbing route Madame Ching

The Austrian Angy Eiter climbs a route with the level of difficulty 9b for the second time with Madame Ching.

Bernd Zangerl opens Boulder Grenzenlos in the Valle Dell'Orco

Interview: Bernd Zangerl opens Trad-Route Grenzenlos in the Valle Dell'Orco

Bernd Zangerl manages the first ascent of the 10-meter-high Boulder Grenzlos (approx. 8a +) in the Valle Dell'Orco.

Alex Rohr in an interview about the first ascent of The Back of Beyond (9a)

A few days ago, the Swiss climber managed the first ascent of The Back of Beyond (9a) route in Soyhières.

Jacopo Larcher: First ascent of explosives (9a) on Lorünser Wändle

The professional climber Jacopo Larcher succeeds in the first ascent of an old project on Lorünser Wändle. Jacopo names the 9a route with explosives.

Video report: First ascent of the Trinity

Video report: an adventurous first ascent of the Trinity

Actiontalk TV spoke to the professional alpinist about the climbing style and the uncertainty of first ascents.

Video: Jakob Schubert boulders La Force Tranquille Direct (8c)

A few days ago, Jakob Schubert managed the first ascent of a variant of the 8c boulder La Force Tranquille. Here is the video.

Film premiere: Alex Megos climbs bibliography (9c)

Film: Alex Megos climbs bibliography (9c)

This film tells the story behind the first ascent of the world's second 9c route by Alex Megos: Bibliography

Jakob Schubert: First climbed 8c boulder La Force Tranquille Direct

The Austrian Jakob Schubert manages the first ascent of the 8c boulder La Force Tranquille in the Swiss bouldering area Magic Wood.

Giuliano Cameroni opens new dream line in Val Bavona: Baba Yaga (9a)

Giuliano Cameroni with the first ascent of Baba Yaga (9a) in Val Bavona

A few months ago, Giuliano Cameroni from Ticino successfully climbed a new rope climbing route in Val Bavona: Baba Yaga, rated 9a.

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.

Vadim Timonov opens the heaviest boulder in Russia: Low Priora (8c / +)

The Russian climber Vadim Timonov manages a difficult first ascent in his home country. With Low Priora (8c / +) he climbs the hardest boulder in Russia.

Edu Marin climbs Arco Iris (8c +) - one of the most difficult multi-pitch routes in Europe

Edu Marin manages the first free ascent of the multi-pitch tour Arco Iris (8c +, 200m, 6SL) in the climbing area of Montserrat, Spain.

Sébastien Bouin: First ascent of Beyond Integral (9b / +)

The Frenchman Seb Bouin manages one of the most difficult routes in France with Beyond Integral (9b / +) in the Pic Saint Loup climbing area.