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Slovenians have been putting on an impressive display in Mišja peč, one of the top climbing crags in Slovenia. With numerous difficult routes being conquered almost daily, it's clear that the climbing community is thriving this season. Let’s dive into the latest accomplishments! New addition at Mišja peč In early October restless bolter Rajko Zajc contributed another new line to the left part of Mišja peč, Miška

October—often referred to as Rocktober by climbers—has kicked off with ideal conditions in Istria (especially in Mišja peč), offering perfect temperatures and dry rock for ambitious sends across the region's renowned crags. Biggest highlights at Mišja peč The standout performance of the „Rocktober“ so far belongs to World Cup competitor Lana Skušek, who made waves by conquering her first 8c, Strelovod, located on the right side of

Psicobloc Open Series - Extreme climbing competition  Umag Port, Croatia October 5-6 2024 First ever Psicobloc Open Series event in Europe Competitors from all over the world are coming to compete: Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Ireland, Germany, Poland,

As Sendtember rolled in, climbers welcomed cooler temperatures, making for perfect conditions to tackle hard routes daily. Sendtember kicked off with the World Cup in Koper on the first weekend, setting the tone for an action-packed month. One of the event’s route-setters, the legendary Christian Bindhammer from Germany, took a break from his duties and ventured to a shady, secret crag above Trieste called Baratro.

As summer draws to a close, we’ve gathered the latest impressive sends from the season while we await cooler autumn conditions and the anticipated "Sendtember." Here’s what’s been happening on the rock: Mina Markovič’s triumph in Baratro Mina Markovič returned to the "secret" crag above Trieste, Baratro, where, despite the scorching 35°C heat, she managed to send her summer project, La Supercanna (8b+). It seems that her

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

The summer heat has hit hard this year in Istria. Already experiencing one heat wave a few weeks ago, an even stronger one is expected in the coming days. Despite the soaring temperatures, climbers in the region have been making impressive ascents. Recent climbs Local climber Luca Bacer from Trieste redpointed the athletic Hercules (8b+) in the secret spot of Baratro. In Krkuž, he also flashed the

We had a chance to speak with Ulric Rousseau, our friend and the organizer of the Psicobloc Open Series climbing competition, which is being held for the first time in Istria, specifically in Umag, Croatia, from October 4th to 6th 2024. Congratulations on the upcoming Psicobloc competition. Could you explain what Psicobloc is and outline the competition format? How old must the competitors be? How hard

The weather in May was far from great, with frequent rain unusual for this time of year. For instance, almost all the tufas in Istria are wet at the moment and there's now a lake beneath the cave of Osp. However, high motivation can overcome any climbing conditions. This was proven by young Samo Golob, who reached his personal best by climbing Konec Mira (8c/c+)