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IFSC present groundbreaking REDs policy at ASOIF Medical Meeting
12/05/2025 - Competitions
IFSC present groundbreaking REDs policy at ASOIF Medical Meeting
At the Medical Meeting of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) in Lausanne, Switzerland, the International Federation of sport Climbing presented the Federation’s pioneering work on Relative Energy Deficiency in sport (REDs). Published below is the IFSC press...
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...
Arthur Poindefert climbs 'Digital Crack' & plays cello on Mont Blanc's Grand Gendarme des Cosmiques
09/05/2025 - Alpinism
Arthur Poindefert climbs 'Digital Crack' & plays cello on Mont Blanc's Grand Gendarme des Cosmiques
French alpinist Arthur Poindefert has combined his love for music with climbing by playing his cello after repeating the famous 'Digital Crack' on the Grand Gendarme above Arête des Cosmiques on Aiguille du Midi in the Mont Blanc massif.
Barbara Zangerl climbs her first 9a+, 'Bombardino' at Arco
06/05/2025 - Climbing
Barbara Zangerl climbs her first 9a+, 'Bombardino' at Arco
On 02/05/2025 Babsi Zangerl repeated 'Bombardino' at Bus de La Stria, Arco, Italy. In doing so the Austrian has climbed her first 9a+.
Countdown to Melloblocco 2025
01/05/2025 - Events
Countdown to Melloblocco 2025
Melloblocco 2025 will take place from 7 - 10 May 2025 in Val di Mello - Val Masino, Italy. Check out the latest updates about the biggest bouldering meeting in the world.
Mezzalama Trophy 2025 won by Axelle Mollaret & Emily Harrop and Michele Boscacci & Robert Antonioli
28/04/2025 - Competitions
Mezzalama Trophy 2025 won by Axelle Mollaret & Emily Harrop and Michele Boscacci & Robert Antonioli
The 24th Mezzalama Trophy was won by Axelle Mollaret and Emily Harrop from France, and Michele Boscacci and Robert Antonioli from Italy. Both teams were crowned ISMF Long Distance World Champions.
Jonathan Siegrist repeats 'Erebor' (9b) in Arco, Italy
26/04/2025 - Climbing
Jonathan Siegrist repeats 'Erebor' (9b) in Arco, Italy
American climber Jonathan Siegrist has repeated 'Erebor' in Arco, Italy. The 9b was established by local climber Stefano Ghisolfi in 2021.
Jorge Díaz-Rullo's beautiful and brutal 'Café Colombia' project at Margalef
22/04/2025 - Interviews
Jorge Díaz-Rullo's beautiful and brutal 'Café Colombia' project at Margalef
Interview with 26-year-old Spanish climber Jorge Díaz-Rullo about his cutting-edge 'Café Colombia' project at Margalef in Spain.
Mille Melloblocco
19/04/2025 - Events
Mille Melloblocco
Over 1200 climbers have already registered for Melloblocco 2025, the biggest bouldering and climbing meeting in the world scheduled to take place in Val di Mello - Val Masino, Italy, from May 7th to 10th.
Los Angeles Long Beach area the venue for Climbing at LA28 Olympic Games
15/04/2025 - Climbing
Los Angeles Long Beach area the venue for Climbing at LA28 Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the Long Beach area of Los Angeles as the venue for sport Climbing at the Olympic Games LA28.
Alex Megos makes first ascent of 'Le Grand Saccage' (9a+/b) at Buoux
15/04/2025 - Climbing
Alex Megos makes first ascent of 'Le Grand Saccage' (9a+/b) at Buoux
German climber Alexander Megos has made the first ascent of 'Le Grand Saccage' (9a+/b) in Buoux, France
Benjamin Védrines climbs Alpine Trilogy in 6 days, enchaining Eiger, Matterhorn, Grandes Jorasses without motorised transport
14/04/2025 - Alpinism
Benjamin Védrines climbs Alpine Trilogy in 6 days, enchaining Eiger, Matterhorn, Grandes Jorasses without motorised transport
This April French alpinists Benjamin Védrines and Léo Billon climbed the three great north faces of the Alps in less than a week. Védrines enchained the Eiger, Matterhorn and Grandes Jorasses without using motorised transport.
Marco Scolaris elected as IFSC President for 2025-2029 cycle
13/04/2025 - Competitions
Marco Scolaris elected as IFSC President for 2025-2029 cycle
At Larnaca in Cyprus during the XXII IFSC General Assembly Italy’s Marco Scolaris has been elected as IFSC President to lead the organisation for the next four years, continuing the role he has held since the inception of the International...
'Llamada del Cóndor' on Cerro Colorado in Patagonia by Marc Bordas-Garcia, Robert Jasper
11/04/2025 - Alpinism
'Llamada del Cóndor' on Cerro Colorado in Patagonia by Marc Bordas-Garcia, Robert Jasper
Spanish alpinist Marc Bordas-Garcia and Germany's Robert Jasper have made the first ascent of 'Llamada del Cóndor' (200m, 7b/+) on the NW Face of Cerro Colorado in northern Patagonia.
Boulder, Lead and Speed Climbing medals at LA28 Olympic Games
10/04/2025 - Competitions
Boulder, Lead and Speed Climbing medals at LA28 Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that at the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028 the three core disciplines of sport climbing - Speed, Lead and Boulder - will all have their own medals.
Lorenzo Bogliacino adds 'Vivi si muore' (9a/+) to Val Tanaro, Italy
09/04/2025 - Climbing
Lorenzo Bogliacino adds 'Vivi si muore' (9a/+) to Val Tanaro, Italy
Italian climber Lorenzo Bogliacino has made the first ascent of 'Vivi si muore' (9a/+) at La Stazione in Val Tanaro, Piedmont, Italy.