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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
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Psicobloc Open Series Umag 2024: An Interview with organizer Ulric Rousseau
We had a chance to speak with Ulric Rousseau, our friend and the organizer of the Psicobloc Open Series climbing competition, which is being held for the first time in Istria, specifically in Umag, Croatia, from October 4th to 6th
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Samo Golob climbs his hardest, Konec Mira (8c/c+)
The weather in May was far from great, with frequent rain unusual for this time of year. For instance, almost all the tufas in Istria are wet at the moment and there's now a lake beneath the cave of Osp.
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Weekly climbing update: Highlights from the rock faces of Istria
Another thrilling week in the climbing world unfolds, bringing forth tales of triumph and tenacity from the limestone cliffs of Istria. Let's dive into the highlights: 14 years old American girl Maya Ene returned to the big cave of Osp where