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US bouldering power in Ticino: Video I Mostri published

Jimmy Webb, Daniel Woods and other American bouldering professionals climbed a series of difficult lines in 2019/2020. Here is the video.

Daniel Woods and Matty Hong on a Ticino trip: Stone Spirit

In their latest film, Daniel Woods and Matty Hong show recordings from their boulder trip to Ticino. The film Stone Spirit shows numerous classics and new inspections.

Jonas Winter with first ascents in Val Bavona: Enkidu & La Peregrina

The German climber Jonas Winter started the year successfully. He got several difficult ascents, including two first ascents.

Shawn Raboutou ascending Roadkill (8c) in Val Bavona

At the beginning of the year, the American Shawn Raboutou managed the first ascent of a long-term project: Roadkill (8c) in the Val Bavona.

Jimmy Webb commits Poisen the Well and Roadkill

Jimmy Webb commits Poison the Well (8c +) and Roadkill (8c)

The American Jimmy Webb announces the ascent of two difficult boulders in Ticino: Poisen the Well (8c +) and Roadkill (8c).

Paul Robinson: Second ascent of the boulder Murder One (8a +) in Cevio

The American Paul Robinson stayed in Switzerland for a long time. He recently managed to climb the Boulder Murder One for the second time.

Marco Müller commits Coup de Grâce (9a)

Swiss climber Marco Müller manages the red point ascent of the Dave Graham classic Coup de Grâce in Val Bavona, Ticino.

Daniel Woods gets the second iteration of Off the Wagon sit (8c +)

A few days ago, Daniel Woods only managed to repeat the second 8c + boulder in Switzerland for the second time: Off the Wagon sit in Val Bavona, Ticino.

Paul Robinson repeats REM (8c+) and suggests 8b+

The American Paul Robinson succeeds in the first repetition of a new boulder on the Dreamtime block in Cresciano: REM (8c +). He rates the line as 8b +.

Giuliano Cameroni: First ascent of Manouche (8b) in Val Bavona

Giuliano Cameroni: First ascent of the Boulder Manouche (8b) in the Val Bavona

Giuliano Cameroni from Ticino once again manages the first ascent of a new and difficult line in Val Bavona: Manouche (8b).

Ticino vs. Fontainebleau 1-0

Jimmy Webb visited the French bouldering area Fontainebleau repeatedly, but was badly hit by bad weather. Thank God there is Ticino.

Jimmy Webb climbs Off the Wagon sit (8c+) in Val Bavona

Jimmy Webb secures the second ascent of the Boulder Off the Wagon sit (8c +) in Val Bavona. The boulder is one of the heaviest lines in the world.

Jimmy Webb: First ascent of Gateway on the Dreamtime block

In March 2019, Jimmy Webb successfully climbed the Boulders Gateway at the famous Block Dreamtime in Cresciano. Jimmy specifies 8b + as the difficulty.

Probably the second strongest Czech when visiting Switzerland

Probably the second strongest Czech visits Switzerland

In early February, Martin Stranik stayed in Switzerland for a few days. During his stay he got numerous difficult bouldering tours.

Marco Müller soaring: Vecchio Leone and more climbed

The Schwyzer climber Marco Müller is already filling his ticklist at a record pace at the beginning of the year. A few days ago, he got on the 8b boulder Vecchio…