Author: Klemen Vodlan

With the 1st of May holidays just around the corner, and climbers converging from all corners to explore the beautiful crags of Istria, it's paramount to stay informed about recent safety concerns and updates. We've been diligently sharing these updates on our social media platforms over the past few days to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all climbers. Poor quality fixed quickdraws in Mišja peč Climbers

Strong Italian climber from Lombardia, Stefano Carnati striked again, this time he completed Halupca 1979 (9a) in the big cave of Osp. He commented his send of Halupca 1979 (9a) with: ”Not the style I prefer, but when you figure out how to navigate in the sea of tufas it might be fun. I believe that for climbers with the proper fitness, figuring out what

Eastern holidays have come to a close, leaving bustling activity throughout Istria. Climbers from across the globe flocked to its crags, creating a vibrant atmosphere. The first week was marked by abundant rainfall, followed by a week of summer-like temperatures, offering a bit of everything. Let's highlight some of the most notable ascents in our beloved Istria. Trieste local climber, Luca Bacer climbed another 8c in

Jakob Bizjak climbed the hardest of three 9a's in Mišja peč, Xaxid hostel in the central part of Mišja peč. (the other, "easier 9a's" are Sanjski par extension and Martin Krpan"). Xaxid hostel was first ascended in 2006, by World Cup competitor Tomasz Mrazek, he grade it as a 9a+. Adam Ondra repeated it 2009 repeated it in terrible humidity, after he said: ''…definetely the hardest

Stefano Carnati made the first repeat of Istria's hardest route, Vicious circle (9a+/b) in the left part of Mišja peč. Vicious circle (9a+/b) was first ascended by Adam Ondra, back in March 2016. Stefano commented his ascent: “9a+/b. 40 movements, extreme power endurance climbing with a hard crux. Broke the first hold and the entry section got slightly harder (climbed it second try before then

Our good friend, local climber from Trieste, Luca Bacer climbed his first 9a: Sanjski par extension in Mišja peč. On his social media Luca wrote:" Finally! After a long season marked by some very good attempts, during which I fell 8 times after the first chain, on Thursday (7th of March) I finally sent the extension. This was the first time in a long while

In recent days, many climbers have succeeded in tackling numerous challenging routes at Mišja peč – marking a true rampage at the site. The rampage began with Italian climber Stefano Carnati, who compiled an impressive ticklist at Mišja peč: an onsight ascent of the crimpy Oktoberfest (8a), a flash ascent of the chipped Marioneta (8b/b+), and redpoint ascents of the classic Missing link (8b+) and the

This week's Istrian rock climbing scene has been buzzing with impressive ascents across various challenging routes and crags. Let's delve into the highlights, starting with Mišja peč. Italian climber Stefano Carnati embarked on a few days of intensive training, resulting in remarkable achievements: a retroflash of Mrtvaški ples (8b) after 13 years, a training session on Missing drink (8b+) and Strelovod (8c), a flash/onsight of

Attention all climbing enthusiasts! Exciting news awaits in Rijeka as BoldeRI, the city's newest bouldering gym, is set to open its doors this Saturday at 10 AM. Conveniently located at Popovićev put 2, 51211, Matulji, BoldeRI promises an exhilarating experience for climbers of all skill levels. The grand opening festivities will kick off with a vibrant ceremony, followed by the inaugural bouldering competition of BLIK (Boulder

It is with heavy hearts that we share the somber news of the passing of Arci - Andrea Varnerin, who bravely battled a significant illness. Arci, a devoted husband and father to his son Stefano, was not only a beloved family man but also one of the most distinguished climbers and developers of climbing areas around Trieste. Arci was a pioneer of sport climbing in Trieste,