Keyword: rotpunkt

Interview: Roger Schäli about the ascent of Merci La Vie on the Eiger north face

LACRUX spoke with Roger Schäli about the first free ascent of the Merci La Vie route on the Geneva Pillar and the creation of the route.

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.

Film tips: These climbing films are available in full length for free

More and more filmmakers and sponsors of athletes put climbing films online for free. We have put together the best pearls for you.

Jakob Schubert commits Perfecto Mundo - a personal report

In 2019, the Austrian Jakob Schubert managed the third ascent of Perfecto Mundo (9b +). Here is Jakob's personal report and video.

Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher free climb The Nose on El Capitan

Babsi and Jacopo succeed after just over a week in the Yosemite Valley, the free ascent of the iconic route The Nose on El Capitan.

Climbing film Rotpunkt - Alex Megos

The film Rotpunkt shows the strengths and weaknesses of the German exceptional climber Alex Megos and tells the story of the origin of Rotpunktkletterei.

Britain's most difficult route scored with 46 years

After around 128 attempts, Steve McClure managed to climb Rainman, the first 9b route in Great Britain. This at the age of 46. For all the...

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