Laura Rogora, the European Lead as well as Combined Champion three weeks ago, has repeated Adam Ondra’s Goldrake (9a+) in Cornalba. The same day she also onsighted Jedi (8b). Previously, the 23-year-old has done more than 20 routes 8c+/9a and harder which is almost twice as many as the runner-up, Anak Verhoeven. (c) Giancarlo "Abi" Sironi

Can you tell us more about the ascent?
I tried it on Tuesday. On my second go I did it with one rest and on my fourth go I fell on the last hard move. I tried once again but I was a bit tired, so I came back the day after and did it on my first go. I solved all the moves quite fast but it took me some tries to find the best beta. The route and the rock are very nice, with small crimps on a slightly overhanging wall.

What is next?
I am going to Korea the day after tomorrow.

Martina Demmel has had a great week in Arco sending 30 routes out of which six 8b+ or 8c; Dedi fredi (8b+) , 5 Uve (8c), Elephant man (8b+), Warbeast (8c), Ghost Rider (8b+) and Super Maratona (8b+). (c) Basti Halenke

Can you tell us more about the trip and the most memborable ascents?
There are a few memorable sends from the last few days beause I often surprised myself with how much mental energy I had to keep on fighting when my body already wanted to let go. Especially in "5 uve", it was only possible with the support from my belayer & a lot of will-power. These quick sends now feel extra rewarding because I went through a lot of changes recently and I didn't even believe anymore that I can still push myself and be focused enough on the wall.

What is coming up next?
We're still here in Arco till Sunday but now it's raining non-stop, so we have to see what's dry the next few days⛈️... apart from that I've already decided to finish my comp-season earlier this year (in August) to prioritize my long-term health. Now, I'm feeling kinda recharged to start school & winter training again soon.

Nina Arthaud, who last month did three 8A+' in Rocklands, has had some great days in Magic Wood ticking Pura Vida (8A+), Foxy Lady (8A) and Jack's broken heart (8A+). The 24-year-old stopped competing in 2021 after reaching the Lead World Cup finals twice.

Can you tell us more about the ascents?
I haven’t had much chance to go to Magic Wood yet, so I planned a 5-day trip there with some friends. The week was rather rainy and we had to be strategic to find the right slots to climb.

I tried ‘Jacks Broken Heart’ on the first day of our trip. I have had this boulder in my head for a long time and I really wanted to try it. I fell into the vertical section at the very top on my first session and managed to link it on the second.

I then tried ‘Foxy lady’. This one is so beautiful. For this boulder we had to go to the boulder at 7am because the rain was supposed to come at 9am. In the end, I managed to climb this one with the final part in the rain. Not the best conditions but for sure a good memory !

Finally, I tried ‘Pura Vida’. At first I thought I’d try the 8b version which is ‘One summer in Paradise’, which starts lower, but I really liked the high heel on the first move of the 8a+ so I changed my plans. I quickly checked the moves and I managed to climb it a few tries later. The top-out was also totally wet but I felt lucky to be able to climb it despite the rain.

Thanks to my friends for their support and good mood during this trip, it’s precious.

What is next?
I’m currently trying some boulders in Valais and Fionnay. Then back to university 😅🥲 [Psychology]. Then Ticino this autumn / winter.

How can you explain your recent great progress?
I’ve trained really hard over the past year for outdoor bouldering, using my experience from years of competition climbing. In fact, it’s only been a year since I started bouldering outside. Before that, I mainly focused on routes and had less time to climb outdoors. Recently, I’ve noticed that I’ve gained more experience and efficiency on rock. Plus, I’m extremely motivated, which helps me push myself during every session.

Ainhize Belar, who two weeks ago did Iñi Ameriketan (9a), has sent Celedon (9a) in Egino, La Leze. The 18-year-old is #1 in the Vertical-Life female ranking game. (c) Ekaitz Anda

Can you tell us more about the ascent?
Last month I sent Activos tóxicos (8c), a route with the same ending as Celedón and then, I decided to try it from below to see the steps and have another project close to home. The truth is that I felt quite comfortable in it from the beginning and after 6 tries I was able to get this 45 meter route with perfect holds that crosses the entire wall. It was one of those tries where you are focused, enjoying the moves and everything flows

Delaney Miller, with two 8c+' under her belt, has signed up to Vertical-Life by logging Fat Camp (9a) in Rifle (CO). The 29-year-old has been an active competition climber for ten years until 2018. In 2015, she had her best year being Top-13 four times in the World Cup. (c) Mack Lambert

Can you tell us more about the ascent?
I put a lot of work into training for this route. None of the moves are particularly hard, but it's a very sustained route, with long sections of punchy, difficult climbing. The last boulder in particular gave me quite a bit of trouble. I fell at the top eight times before punching through. Took quite a bit more effort than The Crew (8c+).

Domen Škofic, the overall Lead World Cup winner in 2016, has done Illusionist (9a) Flatanger. In total, the Slovenian has done 26 routes 9a to 9b. (c) Doug McConnell

Can you tell us more about the ascent?
I’ll be honest that the line never inspired me but the unique and incredibly technical moves make this route great 🔥 I got a good lesson on it and I’m very grateful for that. No matter how strong you feel on the moves you’ll still fail if you don’t stay present and do one step at the time focusing on the little details 👌 The send go was orgasmic as my feet and hands were falling on perfect spots the whole way 🔥

How is your project status with Move?
I did two tries from the ground and on my second one I already felt pretty much ready for it. …but I can be also far away because is just so hard to do everything perfectly after so much climbing.

I have to go back on the 30.9. So 6 more climbing days. It could be enough if the crack stays dry. Anyway I’m not stressing about it, the thing that makes me happy is that I’m finally feeling I’m making progress in my climbing again :)

Sung Su Lee, who sent four 8C’s this summer in Rocklands, has done Dreamtime (8B+/C) in Cresciano.

Can you tell us more about the ascent and your trip to Europe?
I am currently in Switzerland, challenging myself with Alphane (9A) and the Dreamtime took me three sessions as a side project. I only have two days left to climb, so I plan to return next year.

How is your progress on Alphane?
I started from four moves in and linked it to the end. I had many good attempts, but it’s a bit disappointing since it’s just a 13-day mini trip.

What is your next plan?
In October, I plan to go to Mizugaki in Japan, and at the end of November, I’ll head to Bishop in the United States for a rock climbing trip.

Who is paying for all trips? Are you a fully sponsored climber?
I’m currently in a short-term contract with an outdoor brand in Korea, but it ends this November, so I’m not sure if I’ll be able to travel like this next year. 😮‍💨

Pietro Vidi has done Power of Now (8B+), Tigris sit (8B+) and Dark Matter (8B+) in Magic Wood. In the 8a ranking game, the 21-year-old Italian is #2.

”Dark matter is the longest line in the darkness cave, around 40 moves. I mainly tried it to gain some fitness as it’s super crimpy and powerful and good training for resistant projects in the fall. I tried a bit with Dave [Graham] and we both agree is way harder than any other 8B+ in the cave wich all took me just a couple tries, whereas dark matter was was a bigger fight. It was originally graded 8B+/C but after some breaks we agree it is definitely 8C!

Jorge Diaz-Rullo reports on Instagram that he has done Move (9b) in Flatanger. The Spaniard has been up in Norway for almost two months and two weeks ago he sent Change (9b+). (c) Adri Martinez

" Dream line and my favorite in the cave. I will never forgot this battle, 17 days of work in 2 month where I straggled with the condition, state of my skin and even more with all my emotions, to control all this and putting everything together feels like one of my biggest fight. Thanks Move for teach me a lot and thanks to all the people that was part of this process, without them help this would have been impossible."