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New Dolomites climbing guide available

Vertical Life publishes a new comprehensive multi-pitch climbing guide for the Dolomites. 138 alpine sport climbing routes in the famous Dolomite valleys are described in detail in the book.

MSL first ascent in Val Bavona: Alexandra Schweikart and Christopher Igel climb Space Force (8a +)

Alexandra Schweikart and Christopher Igel have set up the impressive multi-pitch route Space Force with difficulties up to 8a + in Val Bavona (Ticino). A 40 degree steep crack roof is the heart of the route. According to Chris and Alex, this is a dream pitch, 8a, most of which can be secured with cams. We asked Alex and Chris to tell us more about the first ascent and the story behind it.

Merci La Vie repeats: The new classic on the Eiger north face?

Merci La Vie experiences two repetitions within a week: Nina Caprez and Sascha Lehmann climb the route rotpunkt.

Bouldering on the Furka Pass and Nufenen Pass: Topos now in the Swiss Bloc 1 guide

In the bouldering guide Swiss Bloc 1, the blocks on the Furkapass that have been developed in recent years and new lines on the Nufenenpass are listed exclusively.

Climbing guide Plaisir Süd Vol. 1 & 2 - available now

Edition Filidor publishes the two new climbing guides Plaisir Süd Volume 1 and 2. The two new climbing guides are now available.

New climbing guide available: Basler Jura

There is a new SAC climbing guide for one of the oldest and most important climbing areas in Switzerland, the Basler Jura.

Probably the hardest route in the Swiss Alps: Gran Paradiso (8c) on the Wendenstöcken

In September 2019, Jörg Andreas, Micha Schreiber and Jonathan Elter manage the first ascent of the Gran Paradiso route on the Wendenstöcken.

Climbing topo of the new Hori area in Upper Valais

Amadeo Rüedi has set up the new "Hori" climbing garden between the "Bitschij" and the "Trämel". The routes range between 5a and 7a+. Edition Filidor has...

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