Keyword: sport climbing
Cédric Lachat climbs 9b for the first time with Fantasia
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At the age of 38, the Swiss professional climber Cédric Lachat managed the most difficult route of his career so far: Fantasia (9b).
Figure eight knot and double bulin in comparison
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The double Bulin as a roping knot is on the rise. The figure eight knot is still the most popular. We will show you how the two knots are tied and what the advantages and disadvantages are.
Ondra climbs 8c + route backwards - no joke!
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Adam Ondra took his buddy's suggestion seriously and climbed the route Odin's Eye (8c +) backwards. This video shows his incredible ascent.
Fitpass: The GA for climbers
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Does the cost keep you from training in different climbing and bouldering gyms? Are you tired of having to choose a provider? Then we have just the thing for you: the Fitpass.
Strength endurance: You should avoid these 7 training mistakes
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Endurance plays a key role in sport climbing. Accordingly, many athletes base their training plans on it. However, there are some misconceptions that can significantly affect the success of a training season. These are the seven most serious mistakes.
Gives Clothes a Second Life | Ortovox Second Life Shop
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The German mountaineering specialist Ortovox is launching a shop selling refurbished products.
Petzl Spirit: the best quickdraws for sport climbing?
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Petzl launches a new edition of its successful Spirit carabiners and probably the best and most famous quickdraws. What's new?
Dylan Chuat tests injured ring ligament: Action Directe (9a) scores
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Dylan Chuat's ring ligament injury seems to have healed. The Swiss climber recently subjected his fingers to a real endurance test and, among other things, repeated the Wolfgang Güllich classic Action Directe (9a) in the Franconian Jura.