NEWS

NEW CLIMBING ROUTE WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS OPENS ON VELEBIT MOUNTAIN

In July 2024, a new protected climbing route named Via Ferrata Bat was inaugurated on the 1,402-meter Crnopac massif, situated in the southernmost part of…

2025 SEES SURGE IN BIG WALL FREE CLIMBING RECORDS WORLDWIDE

The first half of 2025 has been historic for big wall free climbing, with groundbreaking ascents in Yosemite, Patagonia, and the Alps. Most notably, American climbers Emily Harrington and Jordan Cannon completed a free ascent of the rarely climbed “Eternal…
NEW CLIMBING CRAG DEVELOPED NEAR PAKLENICA NATIONAL PARK

A new sport climbing crag has been bolted just outside Paklenica National Park, adding 25 fresh routes to Croatia’s climbing map. Local climbers from Zadar and Split collaborated over the past year to equip the limestone walls, offering grades from…
THE THIRD HVAR CLIMBING FESTIVAL

Climbing marathon in Vela Stiniva, one of the best climbing areas in the world. All the rock in Stiniva is next to the beach, so you can cool your muscles in the crystal clear Adriatic Sea in between climbs. Lučišća is…
9 PLACES TO CLIMB IN 2025, ACCORDING TO 9 DIFFERENT CLIMBERS

This year’s best climbing destinations, from Ecuador to Turkey Where are the best places to climb around the US—and the world—in 2025? We asked nine climbers which destination tops their list right now and why you should consider going this…

PEOPLE

CLIMBING BEYOND LIMITS: ANA PETROVIĆ’S VERTICAL JOURNEY

Ana Petrović, a visually impaired climber from Slovenia, is proving that limits exist only in the mind. Ana lost her vision as a child, but that didn’t stop her from discovering a deep passion for climbing. She first tried it at a local gym with a friend and was instantly hooked. At first, every movement…

YOUNG TALENTS SHINE AT THE NATIONAL SPORT CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP

This year’s national championship brought excitement and showcased the strength of the younger generation of climbers. Juniors especially stood out, pushing the limits of their abilities. The lead finals were full of suspense, and the audience enjoyed incredible…
IFSC ANNOUNCES 2025 WORLD CUP SERIES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS

The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) has unveiled its 2025 calendar, marking the beginning of a new Olympic cycle. The season will feature 12 World Cup events and two Championships, commencing in April and concluding in September.…
JANJA GARNBRET AND SORATO ANRAKU WIN IFSC WORLD CUP IN INNSBRUCK

In a thrilling weekend of competition, Janja Garnbret (SLO) and Sorato Anraku (JPN) claimed gold in both lead and boulder at the IFSC World Cup in Innsbruck. Garnbret delivered a flawless performance, topping all boulder problems and securing…