On January 16, 2025, Italian climber Gabriele "Sbisi" Gorobey successfully completed his third 9a route, Xaxid hostel, at Mišja peč in Slovenia. Another 9a achievement for Gorobey Gorobey, a 38-year-old climber from Trieste, adds Xaxid hostel to his list of significant ascents.

As we wrap up 2024, the Istrian climbing scene has once again proven itself a hotspot for some of the most impressive and best ascents and events in the climbing world. From groundbreaking sends by top climbers to community-driven initiatives,

The Christmas and New Year holidays brought incredible energy to Istria, with climbers from all over Europe delivering inspiring performances across the region. While Laura Rogora's exceptional ticklist has already made headlines, many other climbers seized the festive season to

The New Year holidays in Istria have been nothing short of spectacular, thanks to Italian climbing prodigy Laura Rogora. During a one-week climbing trip to the iconic crag of Mišja peč, Rogora delivered a jaw-dropping performance, ticking off the majority

The past weeks at Mišja peč have been nothing short of extraordinary, with climbers pushing their limits and ticking off impressive ascents. Here’s the latest roundup: Notable Ascents Jakob Bizjak sent the powerhouse route Ekstaza (8c+/9a), describing it as "not much easier

Slovenian climber Matjaž Zorko, who impressively sent three 9a routes in 2022, has once again demonstrated his prowess by redpointing Xaxid Hostel (9a) in Mišja peč. After approximately 20 determined sessions, Zorko finally completed this challenging route. Reflecting on the