As we wrap up 2024, the Istrian climbing scene has once again proven itself a hotspot for some of the most impressive and best ascents and events in the climbing world. From groundbreaking sends by top climbers to community-driven initiatives,

The Christmas and New Year holidays brought incredible energy to Istria, with climbers from all over Europe delivering inspiring performances across the region. While Laura Rogora's exceptional ticklist has already made headlines, many other climbers seized the festive season to

The New Year holidays in Istria have been nothing short of spectacular, thanks to Italian climbing prodigy Laura Rogora. During a one-week climbing trip to the iconic crag of Mišja peč, Rogora delivered a jaw-dropping performance, ticking off the majority

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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