Jacopo Larcher and Babsi Zangerl on Keeping the “Eternal Flame” Burning
The duo battled storms, rockfall, altitude sickness, and freezing temperatures to make the third free ascent of the 2,100-foot 5.13a, all in a continuous, no-falls push.
Barbara Zangerl
A “Paradise of Joy”: Jacopo Larcher and Babsi Zangerl repeat 800-meter 5.13d in Val di Mello, Italy
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Video: Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher Rage Up the Eiger’s Hardest Route In a Day
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Video: “Babsi” Zangerl Cranks Greenspit 5.14 Trad for First Female Ascent
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Watch Babsi Send 5.14d Before It Gets Quarried Into Building Blocks
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Jacopo Larcher and Barbara Zangerl Break Speed Record on Odyssee, the Eiger's Most Difficult Route
Jacopo Larcher and Barbara Zangerl sent Odysee, the most difficult route on the Eiger, in just 16 hours.
Babsi Zangerl and Melissa Le Nevé Return to Rock With 5.14 Ascents
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Photo Gallery: Onsight—4 Climbing Photo Highlights (Issue 369)
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Photo Gallery: Onsight—6 Photo Highlights From 2018
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The Climbing Q&A: Barbara "Babsi" Zangerl
The Austrian Barbara “Babsi” Zangerl has ticked V13, 5.14d sport, 5.14 trad, the Alpine Trilogy of 5.14-, multi-pitch, high-altitude free climbs, and some of the hardest free routes on El Capitan, making her one of the best, most versatile climbers in the world.
Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher Make the Second Free Ascent of Magic Mushroom on El Cap
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Barbara Zangerl and Nina Caprez Climb Neverending Story (5.14a/8b+)
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Barabara "Babsi" Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher Send Zodiac (5.13d) on El Cap
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The Photo Annual 2016 (Part 2): 10 More Incredible Climbing Photos
Find inspiration from the best climbing photography from around the world.