Matjaž Zorko sent Xaxid Hostel (9a) in Mišja peč
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 climb, he shared on 8a.nu:"I started projecting Xaxid this spring, but unfortunately ran out of time to finish it before summer. This endurance masterpiece suits
Autumn in Istria: A season of hard sends
Autumn in Istria is undeniably one of the finest times of the year for climbing, offering perfect conditions for pushing limits on the rock. This season has been no exception, with an abundance of impressive ascents across the region. Compiling all the achievements has been a challenge, but here’s a roundup of the highlights—apologies in advance if we’ve missed any monumental sends! The rising rockstars Aurelia Matros,