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Adam Ondra, L'Avaro 8c+ on-sight
14/07/2011 - Climbing
Adam Ondra, L'Avaro 8c+ on-sight
Adam Ondra has achieved the first 8c+on-sight on Italian soil by sending L'Avaro at the Tetto di Sarre (Aosta).
The Quarryman and Strawberries - important repeats in Wales
05/07/2011 - Climbing
The Quarryman and Strawberries - important repeats in Wales
Jorg Verhoeven has made the second on-sight of Strawberries E6 at Tremadog while Steve Mcclure has carried out the first one-day ascent of The Quarryman E8 in the Dinorwig slate quarries.
Adam Ondra, video of Chilam Balam and La Planta de Shiva
28/06/2011 - Climbing
Adam Ondra, video of Chilam Balam and La Planta de Shiva
The video of Adam Ondra during the first repeat of Chilam Balam 9b and the first free ascent of La Planta de Shiva 9b at Villanueva del Rosario, Spain.
Markus Bock adds new Frankenjura testpiece
24/06/2011 - Climbing
Markus Bock adds new Frankenjura testpiece
German sports climber Markus Bock has established The Elder Statesman 9a/9a+ in the Frankenjura.
Arco Rock Legends 2011, the nominations
21/06/2011 - Events
Arco Rock Legends 2011, the nominations
All the nominations for the VIth Arco Rock Legends, the sport climbing Oscars scheduled to take place on Thursday 21 July 2011 at Arco (Italy) with two awards, the Salewa Rock Award and the La Sportiva Competition Award. The celebration will be held during the Arco 2011 IFSC Climbing World...
The Phoenix solo – Alex Honnold interview and rare Ray Jardine insight
17/06/2011 - Interviews
The Phoenix solo – Alex Honnold interview and rare Ray Jardine insight
Interview with the American climbers Alex Honnold and Ray Jardine after Honnold's solo of The Phoenix (5.13a) in Yosemite Valley.
Gorges du Tarn, rock climbing in France
06/06/2011 - Climbing
Gorges du Tarn, rock climbing in France
Luca Loreggian introduces the beautiful Gorges du Tarn close to Millau in France. 400 routes from 5a to 8c.
2011 Kalymnos Climbing Festival: a brief report
24/05/2011 - Events
2011 Kalymnos Climbing Festival: a brief report
A brief report about the Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2011 by Aris Theodoropoulos
Delicatessen, first repeat in Corsica's Bavella after 10 years by Nina Caprez, Cédric Lachat
24/05/2011 - Climbing
Delicatessen, first repeat in Corsica's Bavella after 10 years by Nina Caprez, Cédric Lachat
Cédric Lachat and Nina Caprez have carried out the first and second repeat of Delicatessen at Punta d’u Corbu at Col de la Bavella, Corsica. The 120m high 8b was established by Arnaud Petit and Stéphane Husson in 1992 and freed by Arnaud in 2001.
Caroline Ciavaldini climbs E8 at Pembroke
23/05/2011 - Climbing
Caroline Ciavaldini climbs E8 at Pembroke
French climber Caroline Ciavaldini has repeated Point Blank E8 at Stennis Ford, Pembroke.
Adam Ondra, Britain's first 8c on-sight and 9a+ repeat
18/05/2011 - Climbing
Adam Ondra, Britain's first 8c on-sight and 9a+ repeat
During a quick visit to Britain Adam Ondra made the first repeats of two Steve McClure testpieces: Overshadow 9a+ and Rainshadow 9a at Malham Cove. At the same crag the Czech climber also carried out the first on-sight of an 8c in Britain, Bat Route.
Luka Zazvonil prepares Table For Six at Kotecnik in Slovenia
18/05/2011 - Climbing
Luka Zazvonil prepares Table For Six at Kotecnik in Slovenia
Slovenian climber Luka Zazvonil has made the first ascent of Miza za šest or Table for Six 8c+/9a at Kotecnik in Slovenia. Urban Golob provides the report.
Adam Ondra, the Chaxi Raxi Oliana video
17/05/2011 - Climbing
Adam Ondra, the Chaxi Raxi Oliana video
Video of Adam Ondra making the first ascent of Chaxi Raxi 9b at Oliana, Spain.
Lee Cossey sneaks new Taipan Wall testpiece
13/05/2011 - Climbing
Lee Cossey sneaks new Taipan Wall testpiece
Australian climber Lee Cossey has established Sneaky Snake 33 on Taipan Wall in the Grampians, Australia.
James Pearson repeats Quello che non c’è at Sasso Remenno
11/05/2011 - Climbing
James Pearson repeats Quello che non c’è at Sasso Remenno
On 9 May 2011, imediately after Melloblocco, James Pearson carried out the first repeat of "Quello che non c’è" 8c+ on Sasso Remenno in Val Masino, Italy.
Climbing at Lower Pen Trwyn, Wales
05/05/2011 - Climbing
Climbing at Lower Pen Trwyn, Wales
Sport climbing at Lower Pen Trwyn one of the best crags in North Wales