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
Hours after Exodia, Adam Ondra makes the first ascent of Murena (9a)
Just a few hours after repeating Exodia, Adam Ondra moved on to a roadside crag elsewhere in Piedmont and made the first ascent of Murena (9a).…
Oct 25, 2026
Route climber Davide Picco sends Flow State, 8C in Val Daone
The Italian has climbed 9a+ on a rope, but his hardest boulder so far was 8B. Now he has topped out Pietro Vidi's roof problem in Trentino, three…
Oct 22, 2026
Jana Švecová climbs L’Oppio dei Climbers (8B+) in Val Daone
Czech boulderer Jana Švecová has climbed L’Oppio dei Climbers (8B+) in Val Daone, Italy. Valdo Chilese made the first ascent. Adam Ondra and Stefano…
Oct 13, 2026