Climbing News

Janja Garnbret Onsights Two 8c Routes

Janja Garnbret Onsights Two 8c Routes in Osp, SloveniaJanja Garnbret, the Slovenian climbing phenomenon, has once again demonstrated her dominance in sport climbing by onsighting two 8c (5.14b) routes in Osp, Slovenia. The routes, Osapska pošast and Working Class Hero, are both considered…

New Speed Record on Mont Blanc - William Boffelli (4:43)

Italian ski mountaineer William Boffelli has set a new fastest known time (FKT) for summiting and descending Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe. His incredible speed ascent and descent was completed in 4 hours and 43 minutes, showcasing his endurance and technical prowess.Boffelli…

Jernej Kruder Climbs Crown Royale (9a Trad)

Slovenian climber Jernej Kruder has made the second ascent of Crown Royale, a 9a trad route at Jøssingfjord, Norway, originally established by Pete Whittaker in 2023.The RouteCrown Royale is a 100-meter-long crack climb that combines hard jamming with technical face climbing. Whittaker described it…

Video of Sir William and the Quest for the Holy Jug (Excalibur 9b+ Second Ascent)

Scottish climber William Bosi made history by completing the second ascent of Excalibur, a 9b+ sport climbing route in Arco, Italy. Originally bolted by Cristian Dorigatti and Morris Fontanari, the route was first climbed by Stefano Ghisolfi in February 2023, marking it as Italy’s hardest climb…

Lee Sungsu Sends Burden of Dreams (9A/V17) - Twice

South Korean climber Lee Sungsu has made headlines with his ascent of Burden of Dreams (V17/9A)—not once, but twice! This legendary boulder problem, located in Lappnor, Finland, was first climbed by Nalle Hukkataival in 2016 and is widely regarded as one of the hardest in the world.Lee initially…