Andrea Chelleris, a 14-year-old Italian skier and climber sent another 9a, this time he climbed Halupca 1979 (9a) in the big cave of Osp. Chelleris needed 9 tries to succeed in this really overhanging beast. Halupca 1979, situated at the

Interview with Silvo Karo: About his book Rock'n'Roll on the Wall, life in Osp, the future of alpinism and much more. ClimbIstria: Hello Silvo! I've just read the book of yours Rock’n’Roll on the Wall and all I can say is

Lenka Piesta - Micicova, a 45 years old woman from Slovakia crushed La Peste Nera (8b+) in Baratro. Lenka has a full time job, but still she climbs a lot. She is almost local to climbing areas around Istria, where

Gonzalo Larrocha, a 39-year-old math teacher from Huesca, Spain, along with his wife Silvia, embarked on a memorable summer holiday along the stunning sea coast of Slovenia and Croatia. As previously mentioned in our climbing news, their journey commenced with

This summer has brought about a whirlwind of weather patterns. From scorching heatwaves to daily downpours, the situation has escalated to floods in the northern part of Slovenia. Nevertheless, amidst these challenges, the climbers in Istria continue to tackle hard

Baratro stands as the top-notch summer spot for hardcore climbing in Istria. Being in the shade all day and benefiting from the occasional north wind, it offers ideal conditions for challenging climbing activities. As a result, many of the latest