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Impending closure of the climbing sectors in the Danube Valley

The climbing sectors in the German Danube Valley are threatened with closure. The IG Climbing Donautal / Zollernalb eV is addressing the climbing scene with an appeal.

Flagship: new climbing shoe from Unparallel in the test

The American climbing shoe manufacturer Unparallel is launching its new model, Flagship, a shoe for ambitious climbers. We tested the shoe for you. What, you've never heard of Unparallel? Find out more here.

More finger strength thanks to home workout - video to participate

In this training video, 9a climber Marco Müller shows you how he efficiently trains finger strength at home.

Samuel Ometz and Dylan Chuat successful in Ticino

The two climbers from western Switzerland, Samuel Ometz and Dylan Chuat, score highly on the 9a routes Baba Yaga and Coup de grâce, respectively.

Philipp Geissenhoff scores 9a route in the realm of the Shogun

The young Swiss climber Philipp Geissenhoff succeeds in the red point ascent of the route Im Reich des Shogung (9a).

Robust companion: the Trad 30 Dry climbing backpack from Ortovox

The climbing backpack Trad 30 Dry from Ortovox is waterproof and robust. Your spare clothes and equipment are guaranteed to stay dry here.

Alexander Megos upgrades Mejorando Imagen to 9b

During his most recent stay at Margalef, Alexander Megos scored the route Mejorando Imagen (9a) and rated it 9b.

Pearson and Larcher on what is probably the most difficult trad route in the world: Tribe

In this video, Jacopo Larcher and James Pearson talk about the Route Tribe and the story behind their ascents.

Liquid magnesium from Frictionlabs works against coronaviruses - scientifically proven

Scientists confirmed: The liquid magnesium Secret Stuff Hygienic from Frictionlabs is effective against coronaviruses.

Climbing training on rings: exercises and tips

For almost a year we have been forced more or less constantly to train at home within our four walls or outside on the rock. In this post we introduce you to a simple and valuable training device that is part of the basic equipment: rings.

Yoga series for climbers: Exercise for more shoulder stability

In today's issue, Petra shows you how to prevent pain in the shoulder joint with the yoga exercise side support push-ups.

Adam Ondra invested the most attempts in this 9a

Adam Ondra is used to making short work of difficult routes. However, this route demanded more attempts than ever before: Victimas Perez (9a). The following video shows Adam Ondra on the route.

Thanks to 10 minutes of climbing training for 9a?

In a three-part training series on ActiontalkTV, 9a climber Marco Müller shows you how to train efficiently at home with simple means and little time investment. In today's and first edition, core training is the focus.

Video: William Bosi commits the 9b + route King Capella

At the end of March, the Scotsman William Bosi managed the first ascent of the King Capella (9b +) route. This video shows his first ascent.

The best of both worlds: the Reach 12 backpack from Blue Ice

Which backpack type is good for climbing? Which one for trail running? The Reach 12 from Blue Ice combines both worlds.