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Josef Šindel repeats Frankenjura tests 'Action Directe' (9a), 'Classified' (9a/+) & 'Modified' (9a+)
14/07/2025 - Climbing
Josef Šindel repeats Frankenjura tests 'Action Directe' (9a), 'Classified' (9a/+) & 'Modified' (9a+)
In the Frankenjura, Germany, Josef Pepa Šindel has repeated 'Action Directe' (9a), 'Classified' (9a/+) and 'Modified' (9a+).
Barbara Zangerl receives Paul Preuss Prize 2025
08/07/2025 - Events
Barbara Zangerl receives Paul Preuss Prize 2025
Austrian climber Barbara Zangerl is the recipient of the Paul Preuss Prize 2025. Awarded in memory of the bold Austrian alpinist, past winners are Reinhold Messner, Hanspeter Eisendle, Albert Precht, Hansjörg Auer, Alexander Huber, Beat Kammerlander, Bernd Arnold, Heinz Mariacher, Catherine Destivelle, Thomas Huber, Marko Prezelj and Dani Arnold
Hugo Parmentier frees 'Générations Futures' (9a) at Céüse
26/06/2025 - Climbing
Hugo Parmentier frees 'Générations Futures' (9a) at Céüse
27-year-old French climber Hugo Parmentier has made the first ascent of 'Générations Futures' at Céüse, describing the 9a sport climb 'without a doubt the most beautiful climb I've ever done.'
Ana Belén Argudo Marugan makes first ascent of 'Jai-Alai' (9a) at Margalef
24/06/2025 - Climbing
Ana Belén Argudo Marugan makes first ascent of 'Jai-Alai' (9a) at Margalef
In mid-May Spanish climber Ana Belén Argudo Marugan made the first ascent of 'Jai-Alai' (9a) at Margalef in Spain.
Video: Jakob Schubert vs 'Alphane' (9A) in Chironico
17/06/2025 - Climbing
Video: Jakob Schubert vs 'Alphane' (9a) in Chironico
The video of Austrian climber Jakob Schubert sending his first 9a boulder problem, 'Alphane' in Chironico / Switzerland.
Edu Marín makes first free ascent of 'Donec Perficiam' at Montrebei to complete 'Iberian Trilogy'
11/06/2025 - Climbing
Edu Marín makes first free ascent of 'Donec Perficiam' at Montrebei to complete 'Iberian Trilogy'
Spanish climber Edu Marin has made the first free ascent of Donec Perficiam (8b+/8c, 350m) at Montrebei in Spain. In doing so he has completed what has been described as the 'Iberian Trilogy', comprised of another two cutting-edge alpine climbs, 'Orbayu' at Pico Urriellu / El Naranjo de Bulnes and...
Seb Bouin makes first ascent of hardest route in Croatia, 'Vidra La Vida' (9b/+)
06/06/2025 - Climbing
Seb Bouin makes first ascent of hardest route in Croatia, 'Vidra La Vida' (9b/+)
On the island of Hvar in Croatia French climber Sébastien Bouin made the first ascent of 'Vidra La Vida'. Graded 9b/+, this is now the hardest sport climb in the country.
Anak Verhoeven repeats 'Rainshadow' (9a) at Malham Cove, England
05/06/2025 - Climbing
Anak Verhoeven repeats 'Rainshadow' (9a) at Malham Cove, England
On 5 May 2025 Belgian rock climber Anak Verhoeven made the first female ascent of 'Rainshadow' (9a) at Malham Cove in England.
Ciao Cristian Brenna, brilliant Italian climbing star
03/06/2025 - Climbing
Ciao Cristian Brenna, brilliant Italian climbing star
Earlier today, Cristian Brenna lost his life on the Monte Biaina ridge. The Italian was one of the world's most talented climbers of the 1990s and early 2000s.
Jernej Kruder claims second ascent of 'Crown Royale', 9a trad at Jøssingfjord in Norway
28/05/2025 - Climbing
Jernej Kruder claims second ascent of 'Crown Royale', 9a trad at Jøssingfjord in Norway
Slovenia's Jernej Kruder has made the second ascent of 'Crown Royale', the 9a trad route established in 2023 by Pete Whittaker on the Profilveggen / Profile Wall at Jøssingfjord in Norway. The 34-year-old reports about his repeat of this 100 meter overhanging line, hailed as one of the most difficult...
Sung Su Lee laps up 'Burden of Dreams' (9A)
23/05/2025 - Climbing
Sung Su Lee laps up 'Burden of Dreams' (9a)
On 12 May 2025 Sung Su Lee from South Korea made the fifth ascent of 'Burden of Dreams', the 9a boulder problem at Lappnor in Finland established in 2016 by Nalle Hukkataival.
Will Bosi establishes the 9A boulder problem 'Realm of Tor’ment' at Raven Tor
20/05/2025 - Climbing
Will Bosi establishes the 9a boulder problem 'Realm of Tor’ment' at Raven Tor
Scottish climber William Bosi has made the first ascent of the long-standing boulder project 'Realm of Tor’ment' at Raven Tor in the Peak District, United Kingdom.
Adam Ondra makes historic first-ever flash of E11 trad route, 'Lexicon' in England
19/05/2025 - Climbing
Adam Ondra makes historic first-ever flash of E11 trad route, 'Lexicon' in England
On 16/05/2025 Czech climber Adam Ondra made the first-ever flash ascent of a British trad climb graded E11, Lexicon at Pavey Ark in England.
Angelika Rainer repeats 'Pungitopo' (8c+) at Arco
14/05/2025 - Climbing
Angelika Rainer repeats 'Pungitopo' (8c+) at Arco
At Red Point Wall at Arco, Italy, Angelika Rainer has repeated 'Pungitopo'. This is the second 8c+ of the 38-year-old climber who, in the past, has also redpointed 9a.
The great beauty of Melloblocco
11/05/2025 - Events
The great beauty of Melloblocco
The 18th edition of Melloblocco — the world’s largest bouldering — came to a close yesterday in Val Masino – Val di Mello, Italy. Four days of climbing and festivities in the valley drew over 2,300 registered participants and 8,000 attendees.
Melloblocco day 2: Allez, it's a jug!
08/05/2025 - Events
Melloblocco day 2: Allez, it's a jug!
The report directly from Val Masino and Val di Mello in Italy of the second day of Melloblocco 2025.

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