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Just a few days after his flash of »The Lion's Share« in Brione, Adam Ondra has now also succeeded in sending »Celestite« in Val Bavona on his first attempt – his third flash of grade 8C.

Jakob Schubert has conquered another super-hard boulder problem, Ephyra (8C+), in Ticino – just a few weeks after sending Shaolin (9A) in Red Rocks. The new year is off to a pretty good start for Jakob!

The exceptional Czech climber has achieved the world's fourth 8C flash in Ticino. He is thus the first person to flash two boulders of this grade.

Low-gravity climbing was the order of the day! In the Maltatal valley, in Ticino and in Varazze, the tick lists of Yannick Flohé, Aidan Roberts, Stefano Ghisolfi and Marco Müller each added a tough bouldering problem.

A dream for bouldering fans: In the 40-minute documentary "Open Minds," two of the world's most influential boulderers venture into a valley brimming with untapped potential. Will Bosi and Dave Graham take viewers on a journey through Val Balvona in search of future classics.

Europe is not only the cradle of modern bouldering – it also boasts arguably the most numerous and diverse bouldering areas. Here's an overview of our top 7 spots with all the information you need about the best season, selection, and local features.

Janja Garnbret begins her trip to Ticino with an absolute bang, repeating the ultra-classic Dreamtime (8C), as well as The Dagger (8B) and La Proue (8B) on the very first day.

Ticino is the flagship of Swiss bouldering and one of the most beautiful bouldering areas in the world. Eliot Stephens offers bouldering enthusiasts a brand-new guidebook, "Swiss Select – Ticino's Best Bouldering," providing an overview of the three main areas: Brione, Cresciano, and Chironico.