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Highlights from Mišja peč
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
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Matjaž Zorko sent Xaxid Hostel (9a) in Mišja peč
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
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Autumn in Istria: A season of hard sends
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
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Rebolting of Kompanj
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
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Slovenians in Mišja peč
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
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Climbing news from Mišja peč and beyond
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
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Psicobloc competition this weekend!
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,
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Sendtember vibes: A month of climbs and sends
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
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Latest summer sends
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
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Andrea Locatelli sends Il sicario sanguinario (8c) at age 13
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
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Attila (8c) in Baratro Climbed by Luca Bacer
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
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Scorching heights: Climbing adventures in Istria’s summer heat
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