Keyword: Oliana

Second 8c onsight ascent: Chaehyun Seo scores Fish Eye

Chaehyun Seo ends her trip to Spain with an onsight ascent of Fish Eye (8c). For the 21-year-old South Korean, this is already the second ascent after L'Antagonista (8c)...

Michaela Kiersch in the form of her life

Michaela Kiersch wins in Catalonia. In addition to difficult routes, she struggled above all with the high demands placed on herself.

Spanish Kinglines repeated

Jorg Verhoeven, Gabriele Moroni and Leo Ketil Bøe repeat classics of the 9th French degree in Siurana, Oliana and Margalef.

Solveig Korherr in the form of her life

Solveig Korherr is currently unstoppable. On her most recent climbing trip, she strings one success after another.

Does the renovation of Oliana even make sense? | Interview with Chris Frick

Ever since a major fire swept across Oliana in the summer of 2022, things have gone quiet around the world-famous climbing area. A handful of locals and die-hard climbers take on the Herculean task of returning the once world-class climbing area to its former glory. Is that even possible? We spoke to Chris Frick about Oliana's lengthy restoration.

How big is the damage at the climbing area Oliana

A major fire raged in the Spanish sports climbing Mecca Oliana. How much has the climbing area suffered? We summarize and clarify.

Major fire: Oliana climbing area in the center of the flames

The Catalan province of Lleida and with it the world-famous sports climbing area of ​​Oliana were hit by a major fire. There are no injuries. The extinguishing work is still ongoing.

Janja Garnbret projects La Dura Dura - one of the toughest routes in the world

Janja Garnbret is currently the dominator in competition climbing. Between her World Cup, World Championships and Olympic victories, she always makes a name for herself with strong performances on the rock. She is currently planning the Sharma test piece La Dura Dura in northern Spain. If she succeeds, she would be the first woman to climb grade 9b+.

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