August 2024

In an astounding display of talent and determination, 13-year-old Italian prodigy Andrea Locatelli successfully sent Il sicario sanguinario (8c) in Baratro on just his third attempt. The route, a 30-meter-long challenge situated in the heart of the Baratro cave, is known for its demanding endurance climbing, culminating in a difficult crux featuring sharp crimps near the top. Locatelli's achievement is nothing short of remarkable, especially

Local climber from Trieste, Luca Bacer, has successfully sent another 8c route, this time conquering the challenging Attila in the secret crag of Baratro above Trieste Bay. Attila, bolted and crafted by Dino Šturman over two decades ago, presents a formidable challenge. The route starts with demanding moves on sika edges, followed by a decent rest, and concludes with a boulder section on sloping pinches in