The Slovenian climbing star Luka Potočar, winner of the 2022 Lead World Cup in Koper, has added another classic to his growing list of hard ascents — Martin Krpan (9a) in Mišja peč. Watch his send on Instagram. This legendary line,

The autumn climbing season has officially arrived in Istria! Crisp mornings, cooler afternoons, and that golden light on the limestone walls make September and October some of the best months of the year to climb here. At the very beginning of

The Istrian climbing scene is buzzing with fresh developments! New routes are being bolted, classics rebolted, and exciting projects are on the horizon. If you’re planning your next trip, here’s the freshest climbing news straight from the crags. Fresh Routes in

The “secret” crag above Trieste, Baratro, was the place to be this summer. Hidden high above the Adriatic, the steep cave witnessed a wave of impressive sends, personal bests, and new energy from the youngest generation of climbers. Here are

The summer heat hasn't stopped strong ascents and exciting updates across Istria! Here's what's been happening lately in and around Istria! French climber from Chambery, Mathieu Bouyoud spent his summer holidays in the enormous Osp cave with his family, and

Unfortunately, we’ve received more reports of car thefts at the paid parking lot in Osp. This has been a recurring issue for years, and despite being owned and operated by Zadruga Bržanija—who charges for its use—there has been little to no

Slovenian climbing superstar Janja Garnbret continues to raise the bar in outdoor climbing. During a recent visit to the legendary cave of Osp, Janja onsighted Osapska pošast L2 (8c) and Working class hero (8b+) — all in a single session.

Summer is coming, and with it, long days, sunny skies, and prime conditions for shaded sport climbing across Istria and nearby regions. While the temperatures are rising, passionate climbers continue to crush in the best summer-friendly crags like Baratro, Skedenj,

Young climbers are taking over Mišja peč! The iconic limestone walls have been buzzing with energy as a group of young guns from across Europe recently sent some of the crag’s most demanding routes — many of them reaching personal

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

Heads up! There have been reports of car break-ins at the Osp/Mišja peč parking area. Most of the vehicles parked there were broken into, and cash was stolen. Please take extra care—bring all your valuables with you to the crag

Winter is slowly saying goodbye, and spring is just around the corner. But before we fully shift seasons, let’s take a look at some of the most impressive winter sends that have recently gone down in Istria. This winter has been