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Tackling the 8th grade in Albarracin

Rock Tackling the 8th grade in Albarracin

Two of Belgium's strongest boulderers took a trip to Albarracin in Spain for some 8th grade bouldering. Both Jan De Smit and Michel Walraet succeeded in climbing 8A, Jan also added two 8A+ problems to his tick-list.


8b+ for Jérôme Abraham in Kalymnos

Rock 8b+ for Jérôme Abraham in Kalymnos

The island of Kalymnos is not only extremely popular with tourists, but also with climbers. In October, a Belgian delegation set foot on the majestic island enabling Jérôme Abraham to add a new 8b+, Draconian Devil to his tick-list.


New 8A boulder for Olivier Mignon

Rock New 8A boulder for Olivier Mignon

Olivier Mignon spent a lovely three days in the enchanted forest of Magic Wood in Swiss. Notwithstanding the rain he succeeded in adding a new 8A bloc, Nothing Change, to his already impressive tick list.


Jan De Smit climbs Neverland, 8A boulder

Rock Jan De Smit climbs Neverland, 8A boulder

Notwithstanding the fact that 8 grade bouldering is only for the happy few, the Belgian top boulderors are enjoying a wonderful season. After Nicolas Mathieu, Jan De Smit also succeeded in climbing Neverland, 8A in Fontainebleau.


8A boulder for Olivier Mignon and Jan De Smit in Hampi

Rock 8A boulder for Olivier Mignon and Jan De Smit in Hampi

The Belgian Bouldering wonder kids are still having a lot of fun in Hampi. Since a couple of days Olivier Mignon and Nicolas Mathieu, both 8 grade climbers, were joined by yet another Belgian, Jan De Smit. The band sent a lot of boulders including 8A.


Rochers du Vignoble et Rochers de la Vierge closed for climbing

Rock Rochers du Vignoble et Rochers de la Vierge closed for climbing

The Walloon Region do not laugh with rules. She just forbids climbing in the Rocher du Vignoble (Sy) and in the Rochers de la Vierge (Comblain). This is the consequence of an absence of environment licence for these two crags.