Climbing News

Sasha DiGiulian & Marianna Ordóñez completed the first female free ascent of Bravo Les Filles

🎉 Historic Ascent in MadagascarIn June 2025, climbers Sasha DiGiulian and Marianna “Mango” Ordóñez made history by completing the first female free ascent of Bravo Les Filles, a legendary 600-meter big wall route graded 8b (5.13d) on Tsaranoro Kelly in Madagascar.🧗‍♀️ The Route’s LegacyOriginally…

Janja Garnbret (Slovenia) and Toby Roberts (UK) won the final stage of the Boulder World Cup 2025 in Innsbruck.

🌟 Janja Garnbret's Triumphant ReturnAfter a nine-month break from competition, Janja Garnbret made a powerful comeback in Innsbruck. Despite a shaky qualification round, she quickly found her rhythm and dominated the finals, securing her first gold medal of the season and adding to her already…

Ever wondered how to gain finger strength ?

1. Understanding Finger StrengthFinger strength is not just about having powerful hands—it plays a pivotal role in daily life, athletic performance, and specialized activities such as rock climbing, musical instrument playing, martial arts, and weightlifting. The muscles, tendons, and ligaments in…

Jakob Schubert sends 'Alphane' (9A) in Chironico

Jakob Schubert has successfully climbed Alphane (9A/V17) in Chironico, Switzerland, marking his first ascent at this extreme bouldering grade. The Austrian climber battled through 22 days of attempts, switching between different movement sequences and enduring challenging conditions.

Seb Bouin's Croatian Achievement

French climber Seb Bouin has made the first ascent of Vidra La Vida (9b/+), establishing the hardest sport climb in Croatia. The route is located on the island of Hvar and consists of two pitches, with the first pitch (Vidra, 9a) bolted by Klemen Bećan. Bouin climbed Vidra in early May and…