Piotr Schab has done the FA of Stal Mielec 9a/+ in Dolina Kluczwody. The Polish teenager is #7 in the 8a ranking game. Video of the ascent. - It used to be an 8c+ but after big changes in the Cave (removing artificial holds - 2012) it became a real challenge and was named the hardest route in whole Polish Jura.

Daniel Woods nabs the first ascent of Everything Gneiss, V14 in Clear Creek Canyon, CO. from Paul Dusatko on Vimeo.

Sweaty fingertips are a serious problem for many climbers, which can be solved by Antihydral, a cream that you apply on your fingertips in the evening once or twice a week. Many climbers have reported that it is actually a game changer but it will take some time to understand when and how much should be applied. Just Google to find a webshop near you. Squamish Climbing Magazine has some practical tips.

Gabri Moroni reports on Instagram that he has done Chris Sharma's Practice of the Wild 8C in Magic Wood, to which he gives a personal 8B+ grade, commenting. "Took me 2 days. 1 quick session a week ago and another full day of work today. And I basically did it twice for a little dab on the try before the send. I know I am in my best form ever but I didn't feel this thing to be 8C..." It should be mentioned that six out of seven repeaters have all marked it soft and many have it as a personal best. Furthermore, Gabri was the first who gave a personal grade to Mind Control, upon which most agree now.