Much Action but No Repeats (Yet) for ‘Burden of Dreams’ & Paige Claassen Is at it Again
THE NEWS ROUNDUP: Comeback sends, a promising crew at Burden of Dreams, a Swiss first ascent, and the best recent YouTube videos.
Stefano Ghisolfi
Stefano Ghisolfi On Prying Excalibur From the Stone, Exclusive Q&A
The Italian climber reckons the line goes at 5.15c, making it Italy’s hardest route.
Seb Bouin Gets Third Ascent of the World’s First 5.15c
Last month Bouin got the first repeat of an Ondra 5.15b (downgrading it to 5.15a after finding a kneebar) and FA’d a 430-foot long 5.15b/c. Now, with Adam Ondra’s “Change,” he’s added another 5.15c to his epic summer ticklist.
Bigs Sends (and Send Advice) From Jonathan Siegrist
Climbing caught up with Jonathan Siegrist to talk about his sends, his training tips, and the importance of downgrading.
Stefano Ghisolfi on Climbing the World’s Hardest Grade… and Then Downgrading It
He became the third person in the world to climb a proposed 9c (5.15d) with a repeat of Bibliographie, but later suggested 5.15c
Want to Get Strong? Get a Table
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This is the Closest Most of Us Will Come to Climbing 5.15a
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How Bad Are the Holds on a 5.15c Route?
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Watch 5.15 Climber Stefano Ghisolfi's Daily Training Routine
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The Climbing Diaries: The Story of Stefano Ghisolfi's FA of Erebor (5.15b/c)
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Stefano Ghisolfi Makes the First Ascent of Erebor (5.15b/c)
Erebor is now the most difficult route in Italy.
Full Film: Stefano Ghisolfi's Journey to Send Change (5.15c)
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Watch Stefano Ghisolfi Climb the First Pitch of Change (5.15a/b) With Commentary
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Stefano Ghisolfi Sends Change (5.15c)
The route marked Ghisolfi's second 5.15c to date
Stefano Ghisolfi is Keeping Busy During Quarantine With Monster Home Wall Projects
The 27-year-old elite Italian climber has shifted his focus from high-level outdoor projects to high-level at-home projects.
Recap and Photo Gallery: IFSC Chamonix World Cup 2018—Lead and Speed
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Stefano Ghisolfi Climbs Jungle Boogie (5.15a/9a+)
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