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With the flash ascent of Momentum (8B+) in Val Bavona, Aidan Roberts joins the illustrious group of 8B+ flashers. Only a handful of top climbers can claim to have flashed Boulder at this level of difficulty.

Briton Aidan Roberts announces the first ascent of a new boulder line in Brione, Ticino. He rates the boulder The Lions Share with 8C +.

Ticino is a climbing paradise. The southernmost canton of Switzerland owes this, among other things, to its mild climate, the quality of the rock and the variety of styles and difficulties. Today we present the 10 most beautiful routes from 5b to 8c that you should try once in your life.

In the fight against the ongoing risk of forest fires, the Ticino authorities have expanded their repertoire of measures: in addition to the rules already in force, everyone who is in the forest must now carry a fire blanket.

Matt Fultz secures the first repeat of Vecchio Leone sit (8C+) in Brione. It's the seventh boulder of this grade for the strong American, but the first time he's cracked such a difficult problem outside of the States.

Romy Fuchs is not only strong on the rope, but also draws attention to himself when bouldering with hard lines. We spoke to the German climber about her impressive Ticino tick list.

Two projects by Giuliano Cameroni fell within a day - both "First Go". Fight Club and Ninjutsu, both rated 8B+.

The international bouldering elite are currently cavorting in the Swiss sun room - from Woods to Graham, they are all there. This high density of strong climbers is also reflected in the fact that numerous classics have been repeated, hard boulders have been projected and new lines have been climbed for the first time.