Keyword: Red point climbing

Kurt Albert was not only an outstanding mountaineer, but also a pioneer of the free climbing movement. With his groundbreaking idea of ​​the redpoint in 1975, he shaped a worldwide climbing philosophy that revolutionized the sport. Hanwag is dedicating a new shoe collection to Kurt Albert and the redpoint idea.

The Belgian Anak Verhoeven is one of the strongest climbers in the world. In this article, the 26-year-old professional climber shares five personal tips for a successful red point ascent on the rock.

The Italian Gabriele Moroni succeeds in the first ascent of the sport climbing route Trofeo Dell'Adriatico (9a +) set up by David Lama around ten years ago.

A few days ago Jakob Schubert surprised with his incredible double success in Siurana. He scored King Capella (9b / 9b +) and La Capella (9a + / 9b) in one day. Now he announces again the ascent of two extremely difficult routes on one climbing day. He climbs Jungle Speed ​​(8c + / 9a) flash and Furia de Jabali (9a + / 9b) red point.

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.

Stefan Scherz climbs the 9a + route Papichulo in Oliana, Spain. This was only two months after a metatarsal fracture.

The German professional climber Alexander Megos succeeds in the first repetition of the 9b + route King Capella in Siurana, one of the most difficult routes in the world. He only vaguely commented on the level of difficulty.

Adam Ondra announces the red point ascent of the most difficult route in Italy, Erebor. Adam Ondra gives a rating of 9b, thus classifying the route compared to the first ascent Stefano Ghisolfi.