Christian Leitner, 17, opens Wunderbare Jahre at Warmbad and proposes 9b
The young Austrian has made the first ascent of Wunderbare Jahre at Warmbad near Villach in Carinthia. He suggests the grade sits at the lower end of…
Nov 03, 2026
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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
Leo Cea, 13, sends No Pain No Gain 9a+ in Rodellar — youngest ever
Chilean climber Leo Cea, age 13, sent No Pain No Gain (9a+ / 5.15a) at Rodellar’s Ventanas sector on 2 September 2026 — the youngest known ascent of…
Sep 27, 2026
Czech youth take two bronzes at European Youth Championships (Augsburg)
Czech youth closed the season at the European Youth Championships (Lead) in Augsburg, Germany, with two bronzes and 4th place in the nations ranking…
Sep 26, 2026