Girl power in Istria

The Easter holidays in Istria were all about girl power, with impressive ascents by some of the strongest young female climbers around!

One standout was 13-year-old Austrian girl Ella Grad, who visited the iconic Buzetski kanjon. In sector Pengari, she made quick work of the stunning Too late (8a) and the long, technical Skitalica (7c+), sending both with style — Skitalica (7c+) on just her second go!

German girl climber Mona Kellner also left her mark, crushing the steep Neytiri (8a) in nearby Pandora. She then moved to Mišja peč, where she quickly dispatched the incredible Popaj (8a+) on her second attempt, along with the classic Mozaik (8a).

Another young talent, 14-year-old Slovenian girl Brina Vrhunc Grgič, joined the action in Mišja peč by redpointing one of the most repeated routes of the crag, the legendary Samsara (8a).

Meanwhile, the Polish climbing crew was just as active in Mišja peč. Leading the charge was girl climber Basia Ciszynska, who clipped the chains of Corto (8a). Her teammates, Lukasz Debowski and Jasiek Gurba, didn’t disappoint either, sending the powerful Marjetica (8b).

Crossing the border into Italy, in Val Rosandra’s sector Strapiombi delle Vergini, Slovenian girl Nina Landekar completed a proud ascent of Adelante (8a), showing once again the strength and determination of today’s female climbers.

The weather forecast for the 1st of May and the weekend ahead looks sunny and warm — perfect conditions for sending! Don’t forget to chase the shade.