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
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Sonnie Trotter climbs Midnight Way, his first 9a+
The Canadian has made the fifth ascent of the 35-metre 5.15a on the Paradise Wall in Squamish. Getting there took him more than 60 days at the crag…
Oct 21, 2026
At 44, Dan Mirsky sends Kinder Cakes, his first 9a+
Dan Mirsky has climbed Kinder Cakes (9a+, 5.15a) in Rifle, Colorado. At 44, it's his first route of the grade and the hardest thing he has ever done.…
Oct 18, 2026
Jules Marchaland sends Change P1 (9a+) at Flatanger, a week after his 9b+ FA
French climber Jules Marchaland has climbed Change P1 (9a+) in the Flatanger cave in Norway. It's the first pitch of Adam Ondra's Change. He sent it…
Oct 09, 2026
Gianluca Vighetti sends Change P1 (9a+) at Flatanger
Eighteen-year-old Italian Gianluca Vighetti has climbed the first pitch of Adam Ondra’s Change in Flatanger, Norway. The pitch goes at 9a+ / 5.15a.…
Oct 06, 2026