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Perfecto Mundo becomes a mental challenge for Adam Ondra

Adam Ondra has been projecting the Perfecto Mundo (9b +) sport climbing route for a few days. Now desperation is written on his face.

Film premiere: Alex Megos climbs bibliography (9c)

Film: Alex Megos climbs bibliography (9c)

This film tells the story behind the first ascent of the world's second 9c route by Alex Megos: Bibliography

Light-and-warm - the-down-jacket-Ghost-Whisperer-by-Mountain-Hardware

Light and warm: the Ghost Whisperer down jacket from Mountain Hardware

With this jacket you are prepared for cold days. We introduce you to the Ghost Whisperer down jacket from Mountain Hardwear.

What does Ondra do when he's not planning: unwind 9a's

How does Adam Ondra keep fit during his climbing vacation? He rewinds 9a's

In order to keep himself fit, Adam Ondra climbs specifically on the rock during his stay - and climbs a few 9a's on the side.

Is Ben Moon's Hubble the world's first 9a?

Hubble is again rated 9a by Ben Moon. In retrospect, this makes Hubble - and not Action Directe - the first 9a in the world.

Giuliano Cameroni opens new dream line in Val Bavona: Baba Yaga (9a)

Giuliano Cameroni with the first ascent of Baba Yaga (9a) in Val Bavona

A few months ago, Giuliano Cameroni from Ticino successfully climbed a new rope climbing route in Val Bavona: Baba Yaga, rated 9a.

Adam Ondra in absolute fight mode: Tierra de Nadie (9a)

Ondra more than lives up to his reputation for roaring loudly while climbing in this video. Take a look at the ascent of Tierra de Nadie now.

French Julia Chanourdie climbs 9b route Eagle-4

Julia Chanourdie climbs a 4b route with Eagle-9 in St. Léger as the first French woman and only the third woman worldwide.

9a + join in the excitement step by step! Stefano Ghisolfi in The Bow

The Italian top climber Stefano Ghisolfi has published a video in which he comments step by step on his ascent of the 9a + route The Bow in Arco.

Jernej Kruder climbed all of this during the 1st lockdown

Not all suffered from the 1st lockdown. In this video, Jernej Kruder gives an insight into the time when many European countries sealed themselves off.

Kurt Albert: red dot inventor, climbing pioneer, adventurer & lateral thinker

Kurt Albert: red dot inventor, climbing pioneer & lateral thinker [biography]

Kurt Albert was one of the greatest climbers of all time. A biography was published on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of his death.

Adam Ondra tackles Perfecto Mundo (9b +)

The Czech professional climber Adam Ondra has long kept a secret about where he is currently staying. Now it is clear: He is planning the 9b + Route Perfecto Mundo in Spain.

Sébastien Bouin: First ascent of Beyond Integral (9b / +)

The Frenchman Seb Bouin manages one of the most difficult routes in France with Beyond Integral (9b / +) in the Pic Saint Loup climbing area.

Video: Dave Graham on the Ali Hulk Extension Total Sit Start

This video shows the ascent of the heavily overhanging roof route Ali Hulk Extension Total Sit Start by Dave Graham.

Jakob Schubert flying high: 8c + flash, 8c onsight and more

Jakob Schubert climbs one difficult tour after the other. Among other things, he climbed 8c + flash and 8c onsight.