Multi-pitch Ride Archive | LACRUX climbing magazine

Roger Schäli climbs the Merci la Vie route on the Eiger rotpunkt

The Swiss professional climber Roger Schäli manages the first free ascent of the difficult multi-pitch route Merci la Vie on the Eiger north face.

Barbara Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher climb the combat zone red point

Babsi Zangerl gets the first repetition of the combat zone route in the Rätikon. The following Sunday, Jacopo also made short work of it.

Dimitri Vogt climbs difficult turning route Zahir rotpunkt

The Bernese climber Dimi Vogt manages a one-day red point ascent of the route Zahir (8b +, 300m) on the Wendenstöcken in the Bernese Oberland.

New multi-pitch route in the Sanetsch area: Utopia

Jean-Marie Porcellana and Michel Piola have set up a new multi-pitch route in the climbing area Sanetsch (Valais) with Utopia (8 SL, 7a +). There is information, pictures and topos in this article.

Siebe Vanhee climbs heavy multi-pitch route Orbayu

Siebe Vanhee climbs the multi-pitch route Orbayu (8c, 500m, 13 SL) at Naranjo De Bulnes in the Picos de Europa National Park, Spain.

Caroline Ciavaldini and James Pearson make first ascent in Ethiopia: Excalibur

Climbing expeditions also work with babies. Caroline Ciavaldini and James Pearson provide the evidence with the first ascent of Excalibur in Ethiopia.

Climbing ropes: types and areas of application

Which climbing rope is needed for which application? You can find information about rope types, standards and their intended use when climbing in this article.

Interview: Cédric Lachat on the difficult alpine climbing route Wogü

In an interview, Cédric Lachat explains why he wanted to climb the Wogü route and why he chose Nina Caprez as a partner in the rope team.

Cédric Lachat climbs Rätikon-Perle Wogü (8c, 9 SL) rotpunkt

Cédric Lachat climbs Rätikon-Route Wogü (8c) rotpunkt

Cédric Lachat manages the red dot ascent of the multi-pitch tour Wogü (8c, 9 SL) in the Rätikon climbing area in Graubünden.

This rope is cut-resistant than all others: the Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry

The Swift Protect Pro Dry climbing rope from Edelrid has a very high cut resistance thanks to aramid fibers in the rope sheath and is still dynamic.

Mountain sports photographer Ralf Gantzhorn has a fatal accident at the Cheselenflue

The northern German climber, alpinist and mountain sports photographer Ralf Gantzhorn has had a fatal accident on the Cheselenflue.

Feather-light alpine backpack for multi-pitch tours

Light alpine backpack for multi-pitch tours: Deuter Guide Lite 30+

The Deuter Guide Lite 30+ is a feather-light alpine backpack that does not compromise on comfort and functionality.

Yannick Glatthard and Niklaus Kohler manage the first red point ascent of El Cap Feelings

The El Cap Feelings route was awakened by Yannick Glatthard and Niklaus Kohler from a deep sleep and climbed red dot for the first time.

Seb Bouin on the climbing history and probably the most exposed route of the Verdon Gorge

The Verdon Gorge in the south of France is one of the most impressive climbing areas in the world. Top climber Seb Bouin introduces the area.

You can immortalize yourself in Edu Marin's climbing film Cielo de Roca

Around a year ago, Edu Marin successfully climbed the longest roof route in the world. Now he needs support with film production.