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Drei Medaillen für Team MANTLE bei der Deutschen Meisterschaft im Bouldern
Three Medals for Team MANTLE at the German Bouldering Championships
Strong performances, three podium finishes and several finals: The German Bouldering Championships in Pfungstadt were a successful weekend for Team MANTLE. Last weekend, Germany's bouldering elite gathered at the Studio... Read more...
„La Planta de Shiva 9b“
“La Planta de Shiva 9b”
What does it feel like to climb one of the hardest sport climbing routes in the world? Martin Tekles takes you along on his journey to "La Planta de Shiva"... Read more...
Anna Apel & Yannick Nagel holen Gold bei der Deutschen Meisterschaft im Lead 2025
Anna Apel & Yannick Nagel win gold at the 2025 German Lead Championships
A perfect end to the season for Team MANTLE: Anna Apel and Yannick Nagel secure the gold medals at the 2025 German Lead Championships. The post looks back at the... Read more...
Mantle-Athletin Paula Mayer-Vorfelder ist Jugend-Europameisterin 2025
Mantle athlete Paula Mayer-Vorfelder is the 2025 European Junior Champion
Paula Mayer-Vorfelder has achieved her major goal for the season: With the victory at the 2025 European Youth Championships, the 15-year-old celebrates her greatest international success to date. In an... Read more...
Interview mit Afra Hönig
Interview with Afra Hönig
After her first international gold medal at the European Cup in Munich, Afra Hönig offers exciting insights into her daily training routine, her motivation, and her goals. In the interview,... Read more...
Chilling in the sun and climbing in the shade
Chilling in the sun and climbing in the shade
Finally back on the rock: After months of intensive exam preparation, Maximilian Karrer travels to the Swiss Alps, enjoys perfect summer days, and takes advantage of the cool shade for... Read more...
RÜCKBLICK AUF 7 JAHRE POST SCHULTER LABRUM OPERATION – TEIL 2
LOOKING BACK AT 7 YEARS AFTER SHOULDER LABRUM SURGERY – PART 2
In the second part, Maximilian Karrer looks back on the years following his shoulder labrum surgery. He talks about setbacks, a second operation, new treatment approaches, and the long road... Read more...
Rückblick auf 7 Jahre Post Schulter Labrum Operation – Teil 1
Looking Back at 7 Years After Shoulder Labrum Surgery – Part 1
How do you make a successful comeback after shoulder labrum surgery? In Part 1, Maximilian Karrer speaks candidly about his accident, the decision to have surgery, the challenges of rehab,... Read more...
Interview mit Martina Demmel Teil 2
Interview with Martina Demmel Part 2
In the second part of the interview, Martina Demmel gives personal insights into her motivation, her daily training routine, her experiences in the World Cup, and her goals on the... Read more...
Interview mit Martina Demmel Teil 1
Interview with Martina Demmel Part 1
From her first day of climbing to her first 8c routes in just a few years: In the first part of the interview, Martina Demmel talks about her extraordinary development,... Read more...
„Psychotherapie“ 8c und „Laktat Extension“ FB 8b+ (trav.)
"Psychotherapy" 8c and "Lactate Extension" FB 8b+ (traversing)
Perfect autumn conditions, hard endurance pulls, and two strong ascents: Maximilian Karrer talks about his success on the 8C route "Psychotherapy" and the challenging boulder "Lactate Extension" (8B+ trav.) in... Read more...
„World is on fire“ – und ein paar Boulder mehr…
“World is on fire” – and a few more boulders…
After returning to the rock, Maximilian Karrer takes advantage of the perfect conditions in the Frankenjura and puts together some strong ascents – capped off by the send of the... Read more...
Die Geschichte meiner ersten 9a
The story of my first 9a
What does the first 9a feel like? Martin Tekles takes you along on his journey to Misja Peč in Slovenia – a story of hard work, mental strength, and the... Read more...
Der „Rock“-tober im Franken
“Rock”-tober in Franconia
Autumn offers perfect conditions for bouldering in the Frankenjura. Maximilian Karrer takes you to the Reibertsberg Cave, where he talks about long endurance boulders and his successful ascent of "American... Read more...
Diamond Nuts – Freddy’s Langzeit 8a Projekt
Diamond Nuts – Freddy’s Long-Term 8a Project
Freddy invested two years in his dream project "Diamond Nuts" (8A) in the Silvretta area. This report tells of perseverance, motivation, and the unforgettable moment when hard work finally paid... Read more...
Unterwegs im Bouldermekka Rocklands
On the Road in the Bouldering Mecca of Rocklands
The Rocklands in South Africa exceed all expectations: endless sandstone landscapes, legendary boulders and a unique atmosphere make the trip unforgettable. Romy Fuchs and Florence Grünewald report on three weeks... Read more...
DWS auf Mallorca
DWS in Mallorca
Spontaneously heading to Mallorca to combine sun, sea, and climbing: Maximilian Karrer experiences a special kind of climbing while deep water soloing in Cala Barques. Between swimming, relaxing, and spectacular... Read more...
Off the Wagon
Off the Wagon
For years, Simon Unger has dreamed of climbing "Off the Wagon" in Ticino. After intensive preparation, targeted training, and several sessions on the iconic boulder, he finally tops out. A... Read more...
Silvretta Skidurchquerung
Silvretta Ski Traverse
Away from the climbing gyms, the journey leads into the winter mountain world of the Silvretta. On skis, it goes over snow-covered passes, past imposing peaks, and through a stunning... Read more...
Schule aus – ab in die weite Welt hinaus!
School’s out—off into the wide world!
School finished, backpacks packed, and off to Asia: Romy Fuchs and Lucia travel through Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and India in search of the most beautiful climbing areas. Among tufas, granite... Read more...
Herausforderungen als junge Leistungskletterin
Challenges as a young competitive climber
Competitions, school, training, and personal development – the everyday life of a young competitive climber is full of challenges. In this interview, she talks about mental strength, time management, the... Read more...
Rocklands- Das Boulderparadies in Süd Afrika
Rocklands—The Bouldering Paradise in South Africa
Seven weeks in the Rocklands, countless classics and several first ascents: Maximilian Karrer takes you to one of the best-known bouldering areas in the world. Between flashes of legendary lines,... Read more...
Bouldern- Team oder Einzelsport?
Bouldering—team or individual sport?
Bouldering may seem like an individual sport at first glance, but behind every success is often a strong team. In this interview, Freddy Petri explains the role that training partners,... Read more...
Deutsche Meisterschaft Bouldern 2018 Friedrichshafen
German Bouldering Championships 2018 Friedrichshafen
The 2018 German Bouldering Championships in Friedrichshafen will be a special competition for Team Mantle. Eight semifinal appearances, three finals and a podium finish demonstrate the team's strong performance. A... Read more...
Erst Minisex, dann Morgenlatte ;)
First a mini latte, then a morning latte ;)
An open project, sore muscles, and only a few days to spare: Freddy Petri shares his bouldering trip to Magic Wood, why taking an active rest day was the right... Read more...
Good days in Frankenjura
Good days in Frankenjura
After a long, wet winter, the Frankenjura is finally offering ideal climbing conditions. Maximilian Karrer takes advantage of the opportunity and climbs routes including “Northstar” (8A+), “Bastard” (8a+/8b), and “Stonelove”... Read more...
Venga, Venga! A Muerte!! -Mein Spanientrip 2018
Venga, Venga! A Muerte!! -My Spain Trip 2018
Sun, limestone, and plenty of motivation: Solveig Korherr takes you along on her 2018 trip to Spain. Between challenging routes in Siurana and Margalef, intense training sessions, and personal achievements,... Read more...
Auf 8a Jagd bei guten Conditions im Tessin
Hunting for 8a in good conditions in Ticino
Ten days, perfect conditions and plenty of motivation: Maximilian Karrer explores the boulder areas of Cresciano, Chironico and Brione in Ticino. Despite an arm injury, he manages several 8A boulders... Read more...
Leonidio – unser Zuhause für 3 Wochen
Leonidio – our home for 3 weeks
Leonidio becomes home for three weeks for Florence Grünewald and her team. Between cozy café evenings, impressive tufa lines, and challenging projects on Greece's red cliffs, unforgettable days of climbing... Read more...
Meine Rückkehr nach einer Schulter-OP
My Return After Shoulder Surgery
A shoulder injury temporarily ends the dream of competition – but Leonie Lochner is working her way back, step by step. After surgery, intensive rehab, and many patient training sessions,... Read more...
8b Check
8b Check
Six years after his first 8a+, Markus Herdieckerhoff reaches the next milestone: By completing "Sono Indifferente" (8b) in Padaro on Lake Garda, he fulfills a long-held dream. An inspiring account... Read more...
Der Weg ins Neue Semester
The Path into the New Semester
Before the winter semester begins, Maximilian Karrer uses the final weeks for intensive climbing days in the Dolomites and the Frankenjura. With the successful ascent of "Ironman" (8b+) and other... Read more...
Wenn das Heimatessen der Schlüssel zum Erfolg ist...
If home cooking is the key to success...
After successful weeks in the Grampians, Isabell Hardt continues to tick off her list: With climbs up to V10, plenty of motivation, and a serving of home cooking, she manages... Read more...
Eine etwas andere Boulderchallenge in Australien
A slightly different bouldering challenge in Australia
What was planned as a relaxed day of bouldering turned into a real challenge: 100 V-points in a single day in the Grampians. Isabell Hardt tells of tired arms, strong... Read more...
Gipfelstürmen und Studieren in Mexiko
Summit-Conquering and Studying in Mexico
A semester abroad in Mexico is the perfect combination of studies and adventure for Markus Herdieckerhoff. Between lectures, climbing trips, and challenging summit ascents, he experiences Mexico's impressive mountain world... Read more...
Erster 8a Boulder und vieles mehr!
First 8a boulder and much more!
Three weeks of climbing at Tonsai Beach in Thailand: Despite tropical conditions, Maximilian Karrer successfully climbs several 8b routes, embarks on spectacular deep-water soloing adventures, and tops his first 8A... Read more...
When projecting leads to success
When projecting leads to success
Projecting means setbacks, perseverance, and belief in the next attempt. This trip report tells of a climbing trip to Spain, hard days on the rock, important insights, and the success... Read more...
Weltcup Podium für Basti beim Lead Worldcup in Chamonix
World Cup Podium for Basti at the Lead World Cup in Chamonix
The first Lead World Cup of the season becomes a career highlight for Sebastian Halenke: After qualifying confidently and reaching his first World Cup final, he secures the bronze medal... Read more...
Bouldertrip Zillertal/Chironico
Bouldering trip Zillertal/Chironico
After an intensive training phase, Sebastian Halenke first takes his bouldering trip to the Zillertal valley and then to Chironico in Ticino. Despite difficult weather conditions, he successfully tackles numerous... Read more...
7c Check Tessin
7c Check Ticino
A spontaneous bouldering trip to Ticino, four crash pads in the car and a big goal: the first 7c. Isabell tells us about her weekend in Cresciano, the successful ascent... Read more...
Ein Sommer im Zeichen der 8a
A Summer in the Shadow of the 8a
Finally finished with his Abitur, finally time to boulder: Florian Wientjes spends an intense summer at some of Europe's best bouldering spots. Between Magic Wood, Silvretta, Zillertal, and Åland, he... Read more...