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Did he just find the next G.A.M.E. of Climb location?
Check out @waldorfwalter on YouTube and watch Episode 1.
When is EP2 dropping?
Leave a comment below if you want to compete against him!

#ropeless #gameofclimb #boardclimbing

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Crux move on „L‘isola non chè cé“ 9a.

Epic. Outstanding. One of the best out there!!

@petzl_official @scarpa_world

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Another design logged for the 26/27 drop.
Join the newsletter for the release date and your pre-order discount (link in bio).
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Behind the camera: @waldorfwalter

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26/27 drop is coming. 🔥
Join the newsletter for the release date + your pre-order discount (link in bio).
Comment SLAMDUNK and I’ll send you the link.

#ropeless #bouldering #climbingapparel

🎥 @waldorfwalter

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29/05/2026 — L’Isola Non Che C’è · 9a

A historic piece of climbing. One of the first hybrid routes in the world, freed by none other than @fred_nicole

Back in spring, I found myself hiding from the typical Swiss weather — a familiar companion on pretty much every trip. But this time, it turned out to be the perfect excuse to finally try this line.

It had been on my mind ever since I first watched @david_firnenburg video a couple of years ago, which I believe captured the second ascent. Seven years passed between first hearing about it and finally standing underneath it. Some lines are worth the wait.

Tucked away in a remote valley, the route is as unique as its setting: sandstone in the back of the cave, limestone towards the end, and three-dimensional climbing that keeps you guessing all the way through. And then, the final move — full commitment, hoping your shoulder decides to cooperate.

A truly special line, in an equally special place. One I won’t forget anytime soon.

Pics by @waldorfwalter

Youtube vid coming tonight 😮‍💨

@petzl_official @scarpa_world

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THE BOWAVE PRE-ORDER IS NOW LIVE.

This is what we’ve been working towards.

From October 1st until November 15th, you can pre-order the latest BOWAVE release.

Once the pre-order window closes, we produce exactly what has been ordered — in Germany and specifically for you.

Each product is limited to 100 pieces.

All orders will be shipped in Q1 2027, no later than March 31st.

Made to order. Made for you.

Get your BOWAVE. 🦇

And don’t forget about the BOWAVE Boulder Brush Giveaway from our teaser:
Watch the teaser closely and tell us which boulder it was filmed on in the comments of the teaser. Everyone with the correct answer by October 31st will be entered into the draw to win one of our first BOWAVE Boulder Brushes.

PRE-ORDER NOW — bowave.eu

🎥 @waldorfwalter

#bowave #limitedrelease #climbing #bouldering

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Selection of short videos and pictures from last months trip to Pitumacra, Peru.

You can pack a lot into a month... Ramming bolts on new routes, retreating off a cold Andean spikey mountain, consuming perfectly poured beers from alex, getting familiar with altitude coughs, and also getting to try out some fancy @rab.equipment.uk kit under the stars.
I didn't get frostbite so I can only attest to their quality 😉

Thanks @cocorsirvas (et al) for developing the area and for all the support - a real gem of a place!! @7aescalada

Thanks too to the rest of you Wayqi for a corker expedition, one for the psychebank. @alexmichaelnorton
@rogersarlo1703 @robknowles_248 @malik.schirawski @waldorfwalter @ibbertsonjosh Paqarinkama🤝🔩🛘⛰️🫁🐹🦙🛺

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One hour, three climbers, three first ascents, at over 4100 m elevation.

Dutch-aso ~ 8b+

Malik: It was actually my first day climbing up in the valley. After warming up, I had a look around and couldn’t find anything other than this piece of rock. Two tufas, running down a perfect overhanging shield, screaming for you to get on. I immediately flicked through the guide and found that it’s an open project. I was stoked. After some sussing and brushing, I left the crag that day with a newly gained obsession. The following day I couldn’t wait to get on it; I decided to warm up on it. The rhythm took over, and I got pulled into a proper try, screaming my way up it. What a feeling!

Machos reseteados ~ 8b+

Josh: On my first day climbing in pitumarca after a deeply unaclimatised flash try on the first pitch, Cocor pointed out that the extension to the classic rail traverse was yet to see an ascent. After r1 you catch your breath on a slab, mount a large tufa before ploughing up the barreling grey headwall wall running through the centre of the crag. What stands out is the diversity of climbing on the route, steep, slopy rail traversing, balancey slab climbing, 3d tufa pulling and pure crimpy face climbing. Doesn’t get much better than that! After falling on the last move chicken wings deployed, I returned the next day for a enjoyably limit battle to the chains. A perfect way to get into the flow of high altitude sport climbing. Ratty crimping has never been more aerobic!

Pichula Paso Final ~ 8b

Arlo: On one of my first days climbing in pitumarca whilst aclimitiaing to the altitude I couldn’t help noticing the tuffa extension of Pichula paso Satanico 7c+ taking it to the top of the crag. I checked out the top section, an amazing sequence riding a tuffa in to a grey shield. After some time brushing a sequence appeared on the perfect crimps with a big throw to finish. Proper hero move on bullet rock to top of an amazing line!

Note from us:

It was great to climb in such a place, we are also deeply appreciative of the ethic of open projects in the area and the tradition that the route developer names the route.

@rab.equipment @bergfreunde

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Peruvian Expedition p.2 🇵🇪

The final gear sort, one last round of packing, and we were off.

After more than 30 hours of travel, Malte and I finally landed in Cuzco.

The first few days were spent acclimatizing to the altitude, tracking down the last bits of gear, and settling into the rhythm of Peru.

Then it was time to head for the Climbing.

Another day of travel followed taking buses, taxis, and winding roads that eventually led us to the small town of Pitumarca. After one final resupply, we jumped into what would be the last taxi before disappearing deep into the remote Chacco Huayllasca Valley.

A week after leaving home, we finally stood surrounded by the Walls we had been waiting to see for so long.

Excitement was in the air!

To be continued…

@petzl_official @scarpa_de @ropeless @rab.equipment @bergfreunde

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Neue Boulder am Fächer. Let’s go!

Heute war @r.kenna zum ersten Mal bei uns zum Schrauben – und das Set ist richtig stark geworden 🔥
Wir freuen uns, dass er da war und hoffen, es war nicht das letzte Mal.
Am Fächer hängen jetzt viele neue Lines, technisch, kreativ, abwechslungsreich. 🐒

Kommt vorbei und probiert sie aus.

Dank unserer Deckenventilatoren bleibt’s angenehm – und wer noch mehr Abkühlung braucht: Iced Coffee ist wieder da 🧊🧋

🎥 @waldorfwalter

#topboulder #kirchheim #routesetting #bouldernmachtglücklich #icedcoffee

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When pro climbers try a different sport…
Apparently being “elite athletes” doesn’t automatically make you good at basketball.
@steghiso and I found that out pretty quickly.
Luckily, things changed the moment we stepped onto the @walltopiaquantumboard !

EPISODE 2 of the BOARD BATTLE drops this FRIDAY.
Stefano and I went head-to-head and pushed each other to the limit on the board.

Now it’s your turn 👇
Who do you think took the win?
Team Nicolai or Team Stefano?
⏰ Friday, 5 PM CET on Stefano’s YouTube channel.

📹 @waldorfwalter

#bouldering #boardbattles #theboulderroom #quantumboard #climbing

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