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Attention climbers: Safety concerns and updates
With the 1st of May holidays just around the corner, and climbers converging from all corners to explore the beautiful crags of Istria, it's paramount to stay informed about recent safety concerns and updates. We've been diligently sharing these updates
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Halupca 1979 (9a) in Osp cave by Stefano Carnati
Strong Italian climber from Lombardia, Stefano Carnati striked again, this time he completed Halupca 1979 (9a) in the big cave of Osp. He commented his send of Halupca 1979 (9a) with: ”Not the style I prefer, but when you figure
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Eastern holidays in Istria
Eastern holidays have come to a close, leaving bustling activity throughout Istria. Climbers from across the globe flocked to its crags, creating a vibrant atmosphere. The first week was marked by abundant rainfall, followed by a week of summer-like temperatures,
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Xaxid hostel (9a) in Mišja peč by Jakob Bizjak
Jakob Bizjak climbed the hardest of three 9a's in Mišja peč, Xaxid hostel in the central part of Mišja peč. (the other, "easier 9a's" are Sanjski par extension and Martin Krpan"). Xaxid hostel was first ascended in 2006, by World Cup
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First repeat of Istria’s hardest route, Vicious circle (9a+/b)
Stefano Carnati made the first repeat of Istria's hardest route, Vicious circle (9a+/b) in the left part of Mišja peč. Vicious circle (9a+/b) was first ascended by Adam Ondra, back in March 2016. Stefano commented his ascent: “9a+/b. 40 movements,
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Luca Bacer sent his first 9a: Sanjski par extension in Mišja peč
Our good friend, local climber from Trieste, Luca Bacer climbed his first 9a: Sanjski par extension in Mišja peč. On his social media Luca wrote:" Finally! After a long season marked by some very good attempts, during which I fell
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Rampage at Mišja peč
In recent days, many climbers have succeeded in tackling numerous challenging routes at Mišja peč – marking a true rampage at the site. The rampage began with Italian climber Stefano Carnati, who compiled an impressive ticklist at Mišja peč: an onsight
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Istrian rock climbing update
This week's Istrian rock climbing scene has been buzzing with impressive ascents across various challenging routes and crags. Let's delve into the highlights, starting with Mišja peč. Italian climber Stefano Carnati embarked on a few days of intensive training, resulting
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Introducing BoldeRI: Rijeka’s premier bouldering gym
Attention all climbing enthusiasts! Exciting news awaits in Rijeka as BoldeRI, the city's newest bouldering gym, is set to open its doors this Saturday at 10 AM. Conveniently located at Popovićev put 2, 51211, Matulji, BoldeRI promises an exhilarating experience
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In Memoriam: Arci – Andrea Varnerin
It is with heavy hearts that we share the somber news of the passing of Arci - Andrea Varnerin, who bravely battled a significant illness. Arci, a devoted husband and father to his son Stefano, was not only a beloved
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Winter in Istria
Winter in Istria this year is treating us well. The weather conditions have been excellent—sunny, dry, and crisply cold. As a result, numerous challenging ascents have been accomplished on a daily basis. Let's highlight a few notable ones from the
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Stefano Carnati sent Xaxid hostel (9a) in Mišja peč
Stefano Carnati sent Xaxid hostel (9a) in Mišja peč. The route was first ascended by Tomasz Mrazek in 2009 and initially graded as 9a+. Stefano, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in environmental chemistry in Ljubljana, has become a regular visitor to