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Climbers Delight is a weekly newsletter that distills the most noteworthy moments from the climbing world into one focused digest. Each edition covers professional ascents, bouldering sends, competition results, gear releases, and stories that shape the community. This page is the complete collection of every published issue, your entry point to revisit past highlights or catch up on what you missed.
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Historic Ascents, Unfinished Projects & the Stories Behind the Climbing
Jakob Schubert repeats DNA 9c, Connor Herson onsights Greenspit, a new 33-pitch route on the Eiger and Will Bosi's live redpoint attempt on Silence.
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Flashes, First 9as & Gold in Nagoya
Flohé flashes 8C, Schenk flashes two 9a and wins Rock Master, Moroni and Kazbekova on Dreamcatcher, and Asian Games gold for Anraku, Zhang and Seo.
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Hard Routes, Fast Progress & a Very Productive Week
King Kang 9b+ in Flatanger, Bosi linking Silence from the crux, Zangerl and Larcher on WoGü, Megos with a new 9b in Australia, and the Asian Games in Nagoya.
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Old Testpieces, Unfinished Business & What Comes Next
Biographie still turning into childhood dreams, Bosi and Ghisolfi both on Silence, Megos on White Ladder 8c+, and three British youth titles in Augsburg.
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Old Limits, New Attempts & Projects That Matter
Will Bosi back on Silence, Babsi Zangerl free on Deja after injury, Shauna Coxsey's first female ascent of Olympiad, and Jakob Schubert heading for DNA.
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Breakthroughs, Home Crowds & Stories Worth Remembering
Ghisolfi's big breakthrough on Silence, a 51st career gold for Janja Garnbret in Koper, an 18 day Megos tick list in Norway, and the 2026 Piolets d'Or.
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Old Projects, New Champions & The Pull of the Impossible
Bosi and Ghisolfi back on Silence in Flatanger, a likely first ascent in the Karakoram, Fay Manners new route on the Eiger, and European titles from Laval.
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High Lines, Hard Choices & What Comes Next
A Karakoram link-up, Honnold on the Matterhorn and Eiger, Schubert's Mongo 9a, a Mont Blanc rescue controversy, and the fight over America's Roadless Rule.
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At the Edge of What's Possible
Laura Rogora sends Bibliographie 9b+ in six days, Seb Bouin opens Nova 9a, a legacy becomes opportunity, and Fontainebleau's future sparks a fierce access debate.
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Back on the Wall
Seb Bouin reveals his possible-9c Movementum project, Hazel Findlay sends E10 as a mother, Mont Blanc huts close in the heat, and Ukraine and Switzerland take gold in Žilina.
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Legacy, Perspective & The Spirit of the Mountains
Oriane Bertone and Max Milne crowned European Champions, Chris Sharma reflects on 25 years of Biographie, Janja sends Pornographie 9a, and Bears Ears loses 1,200 routes.
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History Remembered. New Legends Written.
Shawn Raboutou floats a V15/16 in Japan, 25 years of Biographie, Max Milne's European Boulder title, Ondra's four 8B flashes, and Fontainebleau's wildfire damage.
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Where Limits Shift and Stories Begin
Leo Ketil Bøe's 130m Verdens Ende 9a+, Laura Rogora's onsight streak, Annie Sanders and Alberto Ginés gold in Chamonix, and Patagonia's stand for Bears Ears.
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Records, First Ascents & The Endless Pursuit of Better
Emma Hunt breaks the 6-second speed barrier at 5.99, Ghisolfi's P.I.G. and Big Snapper 8C first ascents, Chuy Fierro's Tepeyóllotl trad FA, and a grades reform debate.
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Milestones, Mindsets & The Next Generation
Honnold trains in Vegas, Mejdi Schalck repeats Power of Now Direct 8C, Anraku's streak continues, Janja's career retrospective, and a quicklink safety wake-up call.
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Records, Resistance & Relentless Pursuit
Janja Garnbret claims her record 50th World Cup victory, Anraku makes it five boulder golds in a row, William Bosi links the Silence crux, and River Ahmad summits Everest.
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Momentum, Milestones & New Chapters
Janja launches a YouTube channel and one-takes Bibliographie, Lara Neumeier completes the Alpine Trilogy, Annie Sanders doubles in Prague, Nathaniel Coleman returns.
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History Made, Records Broken & Dreams Realized
Janja Garnbret sends Bibliographie 9b+, Anraku takes four boulder golds in a row in Prague, Annie Sanders gold, Schubert bronze, Katherine Choong's first female Ravage.
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Pressure, Progress & The Stories Behind the Sends
Will Bosi sends the Silence crux, Anraku takes his third straight boulder gold, Exodia 9A+ film drops, Seb Bouin opens a 9a+ at Pic Saint-Loup, and Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia.
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Pressure, Progress, and the Long Game
Anraku wins again in Bern, Mackenzie takes Australia's first-ever World Cup gold, Toby Roberts halts his season, and Will Bosi inches closer to Silence.
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Hard Lines, Clean Sends and Unfinished Stories
Will Bosi closes in on Silence, Noah Wheeler's Burden of Dreams dab drama, Honnold on Dean Potter, Michaela Kiersch's first female ascent of Dolby Surround.
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Progress, Pressure and Hard Truths
Will Bosi finds new beta on Silence 9c, Chris Deuto becomes the youngest Yosemite Triple Crown finisher, Flohé downgrades a 9A to 8C+, and Annie Sanders beats Janja for gold.
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World Cup Heat, Hard Boulders and Open Doors
Janja takes silver at the World Cup opener, Zach Galla sends Megatron V17, Zhao Yicheng smashes the speed record at 4.58s, and the Red River Gorge reopens 83 routes.
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High Performance, Heavy News and the Season Begins
Brooke Raboutou on Excalibur, Eva Hammelmüller's first 9a+, Chris Sharma turns 45, the World Cup starts, and the climbing community mourns Noah Wiley and Will Stanhope.
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Legends, Long Games and the Next Level
Jimmy Chin remembers Dean Potter, Schubert eyes a future 9c, Will Bosi's possible V18, €1M World Climbing prize money, and Ethan Maxfield's Youth Series bronze.
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One Day Late, Still Worth the Wait
Ondra sends Captain Nemo 8C, Ghisolfi's first 9a in a day, Zach Galla's third 9A, Seb Bouin's Le Champ des Muses 9b FA, and the Rakchham Himalayan festival.
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Strong Finishes, New Milestones and a Season in Motion
Oriane Bertone sends two Font V13s, Ghisolfi bags a third 8C in Bavona, German champions crowned, Hamish McArthur retires, and a major gear recall hits the community.
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Dream Lines, Hard Questions and the Season Ahead
Jorge Díaz-Rullo sends Café Colombia 9c after 240 days, Ghisolfi adds Dreamtime, a 41-day Patagonian first ascent, and Oak Flat finally lost in court.
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A Week of Big Statements
Adam Ondra flashes a 4th V15, Seb Bouin proposes 9b on Le Bombé Bleu, Bill Ramsey sends 5.14 at 65, and Oak Flat faces a critical land transfer ruling.
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Flashes, firsts and format shifts
Oriane Bertone and Max Milne win the first-ever Pro Climbing League, Caldwell & Van Hee complete 24h Patagonia FA, Ondra flashes second V15, and Beckett Hsin sends first 9A at 16.
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Margins, momentum and major comebacks
Oriane Bertone wins 4th French title, IFSC lifts Russian/Belarusian ban, Bosi progresses Dumby project, Honnold on fatherhood, and Grossman's emotional nationals victory.
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Execution over hype
Ghisolfi sends Gioia 8C+, Schubert's third 9A boulder, Herson's trad 9a+ FA, Aidan Roberts flashes V14, Grossman wins USA Nationals after shoulder injury.
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Where progression becomes perspective
Jakob Schubert climbs Shaolin V17, Jannu East first ascent by Benjamin Vedrines, Chris Sharma returns to competition, and deep conversations around 9A+ bouldering.
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When the edge keeps moving
Alex Honnold shifts our sense of normal, America's first 9c, LA28 qualification paths confirmed, and athletes returning from injury. The climbing world in motion.
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When the Impossible Becomes Routine
Alex Honnold free-soloed Taipei 101 - the tallest building ever climbed without ropes at 1,667 feet. Plus: Will Bosi's V16, British Bouldering Championships, and more climbing news.
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From Winter Sends to Future Visions
Alex Honnold announces live free solo of Taipei 101 on Netflix. Yannick Flohé sends Excalibur 9b+. Will Bosi & Dave Graham explore Val Bavona. Weekly climbing digest.
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Big Days, Hard Lines, Sharp Edges
Will Bosi climbs Por do Sol 8C+ first ascent in Sintra. Alex Honnold completes quadruple solo link-up on Mt. Wilson. Adam Ondra establishes hard slab route. Weekly climbing digest.
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Big Wall Life, Double-Digit 8Bs, Competition Pressure
Janja Garnbret pursues 10th world title. Simon Lorenzi sends Shaolin for 5th 9A. Alexander Megos stacks 8Bs in Fontainebleau. Pro Climbing League sells out London. Weekly climbing digest.
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