Ernesto Placci, 20, climbs his first 9a on Mascella Serrata in Arco
The young Italian sent Gabriele Moroni's Mascella Serrata on the first go of his third day on the route. About a week later he was on his way to…
Nov 02, 2026
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Claudia Ghisolfi climbs Alone (9a) in the Gorges du Loup and adds Abyss (8c+)
The Italian sent Alone in the Gorges du Loup on 15 October, her third 9a. She then stayed in the same gorge and also ticked Abyss (8c+), a route she…
Oct 30, 2026
Maggie Kompein climbs her first 9a, Speed Intégrale at Voralpsee
The 21-year-old Austrian has ticked Cédric Lachat's Swiss classic above Voralpsee. It went on the first go of her sixth session, on a route full of…
Oct 29, 2026
Ola Vekve, 18, makes the first ascent of Kjernekraft (9a/+) in Norway
The young Norwegian has made the first ascent of Kjernekraft at Julsundet near Molde. He bolted the line with his father this June and proposes 9a/+,…
Oct 29, 2026
Nigel Armino sends Action Directe (9a) in the Frankenjura
Dutch climber Nigel Armino has climbed Action Directe (9a) at the Waldkopf in the northern Frankenjura. Three and a half years after he ruptured a…
Oct 27, 2026