Multi-pitch tour archive

More freedom of movement when setting up a stand: the Petzl Dual Connect Adjust

These are the advantages of the Petzl Dual Connect Adjust self-belay sling on multi-rope tours or via ferratas.

Katherine Choong climbs Hattori Hanzo (8b+, 7SL) on the north face of the Titlis

After La Ramirole in the Verdon Gorge, Katherine Choong manages another difficult multi-pitch route: Hattori Hanzo. The line with difficulties up to 8b+ runs through the north face of the Titlis in seven pitches.

Philipp Geisler climbs the classic “Path through the Fish” on sight

At the beginning of the month, the Austrian Philipp Geisler managed an onsight ascent of the famous Dolomites route "Weg durch den Fisch" (8+/9-, 37SL) on the Marmolada south face. In an interview he talks about the ascent of the alpine classic.

Belay construction for multi-pitch climbing | tips

We show the advantages and disadvantages of individual stand construction techniques and the importance of the angle of the compensation anchorage.

Combines comfort and performance: the Spirit climbing shoe from Red Chili

If you are looking for a climbing fin for alpine tours, multi-pitch routes or long indoor sessions, the Spirit and the low-volume model Spirit LV are the best choice. Red Chili has revised their luxury classic while maintaining the mix of comfort and performance.

Descender fallen down - what to do?

If you lose your abseiling device on the multi-pitch tour, you should know this alpine hack. We introduce you to a technique with a half-mast throw that offers more safety and, thanks to a trick, hardly ever cranks.

Climbing film «WoGü» with Cédric Lachat and Nina Caprez | Full movie

WoGü is a legendary multi-pitch tour in the Rätikon and, with difficulties up to 8c, is one of the most difficult in the Alpine region. Cédric Lachat managed the red point ascent of the tour in 2020 - now the film about the ascent is online.

Silvan Schüpbach: First free ascent of the traditional multi-pitch tour

The Trad multi-pitch route TRADÜNDITION in the west face of the Dündenhorn was first climbed in 2020/2021 by Peter Von Känel and Silvan Schüpbach and on October 15, 2021 by Schüpbach ...

Storing climbing equipment correctly: tips from the pros

The summer season is drawing to a close. Climbing finches, ropes and carabiners wander into the cellar during the days. So that there are no nasty surprises next year, we'll show you how to properly clean and store your equipment - with practical tips from professionals Katherine Choong and Roger Schäli.

Belgian devaluation mania: lack of respect or legitimate criticism?

For a year now, Séb Berthe's Belgian crew has been raising eyebrows in the climbing scene. You make short work of established multi-pitch classics and devalue them. We spoke to Sébastien Berthe and the climbing legend Beat Kammerlander.

Video: Odyssey on the north face of the Eiger has never been seen like this

Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher climbed the Eiger route “Odyssey” in one day last summer. They actually wanted to be the first to do it - but then two Belgians thwarted their plans. The film shows sensitively and closely what makes the Eiger North Face - very worth seeing!

Matilda Söderlund scores the most difficult route in the Alpstein: Parzival (8b, 150m)

Interview: Matilda Söderlund about the ascent of Parzival

In an interview with LACRUX, Matilda Söderlund reveals how she became aware of the Parzival route, how she prepared for the tour and what the greatest challenges were for her.

Matilda Söderlund scores the most difficult route in the Alpstein: Parzival (8b, 150m)

Matilda Söderlund scores points on the multi-pitch route Parzival (8b, 150m). We spoke to the strong Swede.

Lukas Sager (16) scores demanding multi-pitch route Yeah Man (8b +, 300m)

The 16-year-old climber Lukas Sager succeeds in the red point ascent of one of the most difficult multi-pitch routes in Switzerland: Yeah Man (8b +, 300m) in the Gastlosen.

La promesse de l'aube (8c) - Seb Berthe triumphs again at the Petit Clocher

The Belgian solves the last problem at the Petit Clocher du Portalet for the time being. He succeeds in La promesse de l'aube (200m, 8c) after having climbed “L 'histoire sans fin” (8b +) for the first time last week. But why did Didier Berthod approve these projects?