Keyword: sport climbing

How do Ghisolfi and Ondra keep fit when they project a 9c route for a longer period of time? This video provides insight.

The Swiss professional climber Alex Rohr connects the routes Alpenbitter (8c+/9a) and Renardo Rules (8c/8c+) to Oblivion in the Swiss climbing Mecca Gimmelwald. He rates his new tour with a hard boulder crux as 9a.

The fourth edition of the SAC Alpstein climbing guide was published this early summer. Author Werner Küng describes many new areas and over 400 previously undescribed routes. On the occasion of the new edition, we are giving away a copy with a personal dedication and signature from Mister Alpstein himself.

The Italian Stefano Ghisolfi reports on the progress in the 9c route Silence in a new video. Starting after the first crux, he was able to climb to the deflector.

The climbing harness is the link between the body and the rope. In addition to being part of the elementary safety equipment, it must also meet ergonomic and functional requirements. These vary depending on the vertical discipline. Therefore, we take a close look at the many facets of harnesses and show which model is suitable for your next climbing adventure.

We accompanied Alexander Megos at the European Championships and looked into the question: does our sport have a problem with route setting?

This video shows Stefano Ghisolfi trying out the most difficult sections of Route Silence (9c) in Flatanger.

The Derava skala climbing area is not one of the most beautiful. Nevertheless, Adam Ondra liked it. More in the video.