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Impending closure of the climbing sectors in the Danube Valley

The climbing sectors in the German Danube Valley are threatened with closure. The IG Climbing Donautal / Zollernalb eV is addressing the climbing scene with an appeal.

Flagship: new climbing shoe from Unparallel in the test

The American climbing shoe manufacturer Unparallel is launching its new model, Flagship, a shoe for ambitious climbers. We tested the shoe for you. What, you've never heard of Unparallel? Find out more here.

More finger strength thanks to home workout - video to participate

In this training video, 9a climber Marco Müller shows you how he efficiently trains finger strength at home.

Sport climbing Ticino / Ticino: New climbing guide available

Climbing guide Tessin / Ticino: edition published in 2021

Ticino is one of the most popular climbing areas in Switzerland. The fourth edition of the SAC climbing guide is now available.

Samuel Ometz and Dylan Chuat successful in Ticino

The two climbers from western Switzerland, Samuel Ometz and Dylan Chuat, score highly on the 9a routes Baba Yaga and Coup de grâce, respectively.

Philipp Geissenhoff scores 9a route in the realm of the Shogun

The young Swiss climber Philipp Geissenhoff succeeds in the red point ascent of the route Im Reich des Shogung (9a).

Exclusive interview with 9a climber Martina Demmel

She is 19 years young, only started climbing four years ago - and recently got her first 9a in just 5 attempts. Actiontalk TV invited the scene's shooting star to the BETA program and accompanied her on the Voralpsee.

Alexander Megos upgrades Mejorando Imagen to 9b

During his most recent stay at Margalef, Alexander Megos scored the route Mejorando Imagen (9a) and rated it 9b.

Adam Ondra invested the most attempts in this 9a

Adam Ondra is used to making short work of difficult routes. However, this route demanded more attempts than ever before: Victimas Perez (9a). The following video shows Adam Ondra on the route.

Thanks to 10 minutes of climbing training for 9a?

In a three-part training series on ActiontalkTV, 9a climber Marco Müller shows you how to train efficiently at home with simple means and little time investment. In today's and first edition, core training is the focus.

Video: William Bosi commits the 9b + route King Capella

At the end of March, the Scotsman William Bosi managed the first ascent of the King Capella (9b +) route. This video shows his first ascent.

Laura Rogora climbs 9a + again with Terapia d'urto

Laura Rogora climbs with Terapia d'urto for the third time a route with a level of difficulty 9a +.

High-flyer Martina Demmel climbs 9a in the fifth attempt

The German climber Martina Demmel climbs into the club of 9a climbers: A few days ago she scored Joe Cita in Oliana.

First ascent: Alexander Megos climbs Hello Kitty (9a +)

Alexander Megos climbs a new line at the Schneiderloch in the Franconian Jura, Hello Kitty, and rates the tour with a 9a +.

Jan Hojer and Yannick Flohé devalue Bock-Route Working Class

The two German competition athletes Jan Hojer and Yannick Flohé climbed the 9a-Route Working Class within a single day. Both devalue the route to 8c +.