Topics with tag: 9a

The latest from the climbing world — competitions, ascents, and community stories.

The world of high-end bouldering just got another shake-up. Belgian powerhouse Simon Lorenzi has once again proven he is operating at the absolute…

Jan 03, 2026

Gianluca Vighetti wraps up a stellar 2025 season by ticking two Italian test pieces: "Lapsus" and "Niobe". If you needed proof that…

Dec 29, 2025

While the mainstream world knows Alex Honnold for his gravity-defying free solos, the core climbing community knows that his dedication to pushing…

Dec 23, 2025

Ga-eun Kwon, a 12-year-old climber from South Korea, has made headlines by climbing Era Vella (9a/5.14d) in Margalef, Spain — becoming one of the…

Dec 11, 2025

Slovenian climber Jernej Kruder has made the second ascent of Crown Royale, a 9a trad route at Jøssingfjord, Norway, originally established by Pete…

Jun 04, 2025