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The past weeks at Mišja peč have been nothing short of extraordinary, with climbers pushing their limits and ticking off impressive ascents. Here’s the latest roundup: Notable Ascents Jakob Bizjak sent the powerhouse route Ekstaza (8c+/9a), describing it as "not much easier than Xaxid hostel (9a)," and shared his dramatic journey to the top: "Had the fight of my life in the upper section, even messed up

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 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,

Kompanj, one of Istria’s most popular and historic climbing crags, is undergoing a significant rebolting initiative to replace home made, old and worn anchors with new, high-quality bolts. This rebolting of Kompanj is focused on enhancing the safety and longevity of climbing routes, especially on routes where aging anchors have become a concern. For climbers, this means that soon, Kompanj will offer a better climbing

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