Keyword: kandersteg
Extremely difficult mixed route first climbed: Yannick Glatthard climbs Hall of Fame (400m, M13, WI6+)
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The Swiss professional alpinist Yannick Glatthard manages the first ascent of the Hall of Fame (400m, M13, WI6) in Kandersteg. The mega route with its 30 meter long horizontal roof and the gigantic freely hanging ice candle is probably one of the most challenging mixed lines in this style.
Two climbing films that will take your breath away
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For the weekend we have two visually stunning films for you, both of which are about ice climbing: Stefan Siegrist repeats the legendary ice route Crack Baby near Kandersteg together with Michael Gruber, who was the first to climb it. Dani Arnold went in search of crazy ice lines in Iceland and struck gold.
Massive rockfall near Kandersteg
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A large rock fall occurred on a rock face on the Almenalp on Thursday. According to the canton police, no one was injured.
Most difficult route opened in Soyhières: Dimitri Vogt climbs La Danse de Résistance (9a / +)
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The 24-year-old climber from Bern opens two difficult routes in the Bernese Oberland and Jura. Both routes, duds and La Danse de Résistance, are in area 9a.
Bouldering at the Blausee: rock like in a science fiction film
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Italian Niky Ceria recently paid a visit to the Blausee bouldering area, accompanied by Mathieu Achermann from climbing hold manufacturer Flathold. A film was made about...