Red Bull Dual MP Ascent with an amazing line-up

16 of the very best climbers in the world will compete in 8 teams up two identical 180m six pitch routes up to 7c+, in the qually and 8b in the final, on the Verzasca Dam in Switzerland. The qualification will take place on the 26-27 October and the final on the 29th after a rest day. More info, including a presentation of all the athletes. 8a will cover the event and make interviews at the site. © True Color Films/Red Bull Content Pool

- Sasha DiGiulian (US) and Angie Scarth-Johnson (AUS)
- Mélissa Le Nevé (FRA) and Katherine Choong (SUI)
- Petra Klingler (SUI) and Louna Ladevant (FRA)
- Barbara Zangerl (AUT) and Jacopo Larcher (ITA)
- Alberto Ginés López (ESP) and Luka Potocar (SLO)
- Domen Škofic (SLO) and Jernej Kruder (SLO)
- Stefano Ghisolfi (ITA) and Marcello Bombardi (ITA)
- Shawn Raboutou (US) and Matty Hong (US)


Shauna Coxsey and Pesche Wüthrich tested the route and made the FA. Shauna said, "I had so much fun with all the different moves – and the teamwork with Pesche was also great. He really made it cool – I've never climbed multi-pitch before, that was a first."