Andrea Chelleris, a 14-year-old Italian skier and climber sent another 9a, this time he climbed Halupca 1979 (9a) in the big cave of Osp. Chelleris needed 9 tries to succeed in this really overhanging beast. Halupca 1979, situated at the

Interview with Silvo Karo: About his book Rock'n'Roll on the Wall, life in Osp, the future of alpinism and much more. ClimbIstria: Hello Silvo! I've just read the book of yours Rock’n’Roll on the Wall and all I can say is

Lenka Piesta - Micicova, a 45 years old woman from Slovakia crushed La Peste Nera (8b+) in Baratro. Lenka has a full time job, but still she climbs a lot. She is almost local to climbing areas around Istria, where

Gonzalo Larrocha, a 39-year-old math teacher from Huesca, Spain, along with his wife Silvia, embarked on a memorable summer holiday along the stunning sea coast of Slovenia and Croatia. As previously mentioned in our climbing news, their journey commenced with

This summer has brought about a whirlwind of weather patterns. From scorching heatwaves to daily downpours, the situation has escalated to floods in the northern part of Slovenia. Nevertheless, amidst these challenges, the climbers in Istria continue to tackle hard

Baratro stands as the top-notch summer spot for hardcore climbing in Istria. Being in the shade all day and benefiting from the occasional north wind, it offers ideal conditions for challenging climbing activities. As a result, many of the latest

Summer vibes are in full swing in Istria! The temperature has soared above 30 degrees Celsius, and the Adriatic Sea is delightfully warm. Climbers, seeking refuge from the scorching sun, have retreated to the shaded climbing areas scattered around Istria. In

Klemen Bečan has completed another first ascent in Kompanj. This time, he climbed the Rainini extension, which was bolted by Goran Matika - Gogo. It provides a beautiful finish to the existing route Rainini (8b). Bečan suggests a grade of

Summer has arrived in Istria! The temperatures have already reached 30 degrees Celsius, but you can always cool down in the refreshing waters of the Adriatic Sea. It seems that Croatians don't mind the heat. Aleksandar Zagorec - Aco climbed his

Ana Ogrinc Wagner achieves a remarkable feat by climbing Helikopter v omaki (8b) shortly after giving birth to her twins less than two years ago. This impressive ascent took place in the expansive cave of Osp. It's worth noting that

There were climbers all around Istria during the 1st of May holidays, taking advantage of the great weather, which was mainly cloudy, allowing for climbing on the south faces. Goran Matika, also known as Gogo, returned from a holiday trip in

Alex Ventajas has just sent Halupca 1979 (9a) in Osp cave in just five tries. He tried the route three times last November, and on Saturday, he sent it on his second go just before the big cave of Osp