Best of Red Bull Dual Ascent 2023 - Kruder Siblings conquer iconic Verzasca Dam, Switzerland

The imposing Verzasca Dam in the Ascona-Locarno region in Switzerland is set to host the unique multi-pitch climbing competition format! Red Bull Dual Ascent 2023 is the second edition of the world's first head-to-head multi-pitch climbing competition on artificial routes and will take place from 1st – 4th of November 2023.

Red Bull Dual Ascent is the world's first head-to-head multi-pitch climbing competition on artificial routes featuring 16 elite climbers paired up into 8 rope teams to battle it out to the top of the Verzasca Dam, Switzerland. After the qualification 2 teams compete in the small final and 2 teams ein the final, leaving one winning team. This unique competition concept provides innovation at the highest level of climbing and brings together climbers across various disciplines – presenting new...

Let it Bärn – an extraordinary short film about bouldering in urban spots! The short film pays homage to a hidden piece of sports history – urban bouldering. This artistic manifestation of city culture takes center stage amid an ongoing discourse that transcends the realm of sports: the ownership and utilization of public spaces. This is an expression of creativity, freedom, joy of movement and the underground lifestyle: city bouldering!