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Andrea Chelleris does Waterworld (9a) in a day
17-year-old local climber Andrea Chelleris is on fire! After competing in the Lead World Cup Series in Koper, where he finished an impressive 32nd, Andrea headed straight to the legendary Big cave of Osp — and came away with his
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WCS Koper 2026 this weekend + sends in Baratro
This weekend, the WCS 2026 is coming to Koper! The qualification round will take place on Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, followed by the semifinals at 8:00 PM. The competition will continue on Saturday evening, with the finals
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Redpoints from Baratro & FA’s in Befana
The summer heat in Istria has been relentless this year, with temperature records continuing to fall. As a result, climbing is only enjoyable in the region's shadier crags, such as Baratro, Skedenj, Befana in Buzetski kanjon, Rovinj (in the morning),
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Access issue, rebolting, FA’s and hot sends
Summer is in full swing! This month brings an access issue at Črnotiče cave, a complete rebolting of Skedenj, new first ascents in Skedenj and Nugla, and impressive sends in Mišja peč and Baratro. Črnotiče access issue Our Italian friends reported a
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Mišja peč, Medveja and Skedenj redpoints
Redpoints from Istria Polish climber Piotr Schab recently redpointed the legendary Martin Krpan (9a) in the famous Mišja peč crag in Osp. During his trip to Slovenia and Croatia, he also successfully climbed Sanjski par extension (9a) in the same crag,
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News from the climbing scene in Istria
Big wall Osp speed climbing competition Last Saturday, the legendary big wall speed climbing competition in Osp returned after a 13-year break. The event was organized in memory of Janez Jeglič Johan and attracted many climbers and spectators to one of