Stefano Carnati climbs Action Directe in the Frankenjura
18 year-old Italian climber Stefano Carnati has repeated Action Directe, the legendary 9a sport climb established by Wolfgang Güllich in Germany’s Frankenjura in 1991.
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Silvio Reffo climbs Cornalba 9a+ with Goldrake
On 15/05/2016 Italian sports climber Silvio Reffo repeated Goldrake, the 9a+ sports climb at Cornalba, Italy.
Stefano Ghisolfi gallups up Goldrake 9a+ at Cornalba
Italian climber Stefano Ghisolfi has repeated the 9a+ sports climb Goldrake at Cornalba, Italy.
Stefano Carnati climbs Cornalba's Goldrake 9a+
On Sunday 20 March 2016 at Cornalba, Italy, Stefano Carnati made the third ascent of Goldrake, the 9a+ sports climb freed by Adam Ondra and repeated so far only by Gabriele Moroni.
Stefano Carnati climbs Coup de Grace 9a in Val Bavona, Switzerland
17-year-old climber Stefano Carnati from Italy has redpointed his first 9a sports climb, Coup de Grace in Val Bavona, Switzerland.
IFSC Youth World Championships in Arco: all the Lead titles
Today, during the last day of the IFSC World Youth Championships at Arco, six Lead titles were awarded. Ashima Shiraishi (Usa) doubled her takings after winning the Youth B World Championship to be crowned Youth B Lead World Champion. Slovenia's Janja Garnbret did exactly the same in the Youth A category.
Melloblocco 2015 - the eve of the twelfth edition
It’s time for Melloblocco, time for the most important bouldering meeting in the world. Four days - from 30 April to 3 May 2015 - that for the past 12 years have united thousands of climbers and nature lovers in Italy’s Val di Mello and Val Masino.
Stefano Carnati sets Guinness World Record
Italian climber Stefano Carnati has set a new Guinness World Record by climbing a 15m roof, graded 7c, in just 62 seconds.
Melloblocco 2015 - the universal edition
The biggest bouldering and climbing meeting in the world will be held in Val di Mello - Val Masino, Italy, from 30 April to 3 May 2015.A universal edition to celebrate, for the 12th consecutive year, the beauty of climbing in these splendid valleys.
Stefano Carnati climbing Hyaena at Finale
The video of Stefano Carnati climbing Hyaena 8b/b+ at Finale, Italy.
Rock Master Lead: all the results from the Open
Charlotte Durif, Mathilde Becerra, Claudia Ghisolfi, Christine Schranz, Maja Vidmar, Alina Ring all qualify for the Semifinal. The male qualifiers for Saturday’s onsight are Mikhail Chernikov, Valeriy Kryukov, Urban Primozic, Francesco Vettorata, Thomas Joannes and Loïc Timmermans.
Rock Master Festival 2014: a great climbing show at Arco
The Rock Master Festival 2014 kicks off on Thursday 28 August with an intense four day line-up: Lead, Boulder, Paraclimbing Cup, Speed World Cup and the Arco Rock Legends Award. The Festival then continues from 4 - 7 September with the Rock Junior competition and the IFSC European Youth Bouldering Championships.
Stefano Carnati: 8c climbing trio
The video of Stefano Carnati climbing Deus irae 8c+ at Claro, Spirit Walker 8c at Sasso Remenno in Val di Mello and Penumbral Solar Eclipse 8c in the Frankenjura, Germany.
European Youth Climbing Championship: Giorgio Bendazzoli wins the Lead
The Italian Youthy squad competing in the European Youth Climbing Championship at Edinburgh came away with one gold for Giorgio Bendazzoli, silver for Asja Gollo, Alessandro Santoni and Paolo Martignene, and bronze for Gian Luca Zodda and Giulia Fossali.
Stefano Carnati repeats Spirit Walker 8c at Sasso Remenno
On 13/04/2014 15-year-old Stefano Carnati made only the 4th ascent of Spirit Walker, the historic 8c at Sasso Remenno in Val di Mello freed by Daniele Pigoni back in 1990.
Silvio Reffo, 9a and 8c+ at Arco and the Frankenjura
At Arco in Italy Silvio Reffo has repeated Bio-logiko 9a, while in Germany's Frankenjura he sent Odd fellows and Steinbock 8c as well as Battle cat 8c+. Young Stefano Carnati is on top form too with a rare repeat of Spirit Walker 8c at Sasso Remenno in Val di Mello
Record numbers to attend Rock Junior 2013
Over 240 young climbers from 22 countries are expected at Arco, Italy, this weekend for the 13th Rock Junior event, the great international climbing festival for youngsters aged 5 to 13. This competition, the fun and games of the Under- 14 Cup, Kid's Rock and Family Rock will mark the start to the week-long Rock Master Festival.
European Youth Championships: Stefano Carnati wins gold, Eva Scroccaro silver
From July 26 to 28 the European Youth Lead & Speed Climbing Championship took place in Imst (Austria); Italian Stefano Carnati won gold (Youth B) while his teammate Eva Scroccaro won silver (Youth B). The report by Leonardo di Marino.
Bouldering European Youth Cup: the Italians compete for Tito Traversa
During the Bouldering European Youth Cup at Argentiere in France the Italian squad won 6 medals: two gold, two silver and two bronze. This second leg was an important moment to remember Tito Traversa.
Melloblocco 2013: day nine, beauty
04/05/2013. 2000 climbers had registered on the penultimate day of Melloblocco and the number is expected to grow even further. Today everyone got some great climbing done beneath a gorgeous blue sky. Many problems were sent. Expectations are high now for tonight's big party which paves the way for tomorrow's grand finale.
