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Climbers Delight is a weekly newsletter that distills the most noteworthy moments from the climbing world into one focused digest. Each edition covers professional ascents, bouldering sends, competition results, gear releases, and stories that shape the community. This page is the complete collection of every published issue — your entry point to revisit past highlights or catch up on what you missed.

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Edition #21June 2, 2026

Pressure, Progress & The Stories Behind the Sends

Will Bosi sends the Silence crux, Anraku takes his third straight boulder gold, Exodia 9A+ film drops, Seb Bouin opens a 9a+ at Pic Saint-Loup, and Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia.

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Edition #20May 26, 2026

Pressure, Progress, and the Long Game

Anraku wins again in Bern, Mackenzie takes Australia's first-ever World Cup gold, Toby Roberts halts his season, and Will Bosi inches closer to Silence.

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Edition #19May 19, 2026

Hard Lines, Clean Sends and Unfinished Stories

Will Bosi closes in on Silence, Noah Wheeler's Burden of Dreams dab drama, Honnold on Dean Potter, Michaela Kiersch's first female ascent of Dolby Surround.

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Edition #18May 13, 2026

Progress, Pressure and Hard Truths

Will Bosi finds new beta on Silence 9c, Chris Deuto becomes the youngest Yosemite Triple Crown finisher, Flohé downgrades a 9A to 8C+, and Annie Sanders beats Janja for gold.

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Edition #17May 5, 2026

World Cup Heat, Hard Boulders and Open Doors

Janja takes silver at the World Cup opener, Zach Galla sends Megatron V17, Zhao Yicheng smashes the speed record at 4.58s, and the Red River Gorge reopens 83 routes.

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Edition #16April 28, 2026

High Performance, Heavy News and the Season Begins

Brooke Raboutou on Excalibur, Eva Hammelmüller's first 9a+, Chris Sharma turns 45, the World Cup starts, and the climbing community mourns Noah Wiley and Will Stanhope.

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Edition #15April 21, 2026

Legends, Long Games and the Next Level

Jimmy Chin remembers Dean Potter, Schubert eyes a future 9c, Will Bosi's possible V18, €1M World Climbing prize money, and Ethan Maxfield's Youth Series bronze.

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Edition #14April 15, 2026

One Day Late, Still Worth the Wait

Ondra sends Captain Nemo 8C, Ghisolfi's first 9a in a day, Zach Galla's third 9A, Seb Bouin's Le Champ des Muses 9b FA, and the Rakchham Himalayan festival.

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Edition #13March 31, 2026

Strong Finishes, New Milestones and a Season in Motion

Oriane Bertone sends two Font V13s, Ghisolfi bags a third 8C in Bavona, German champions crowned, Hamish McArthur retires, and a major gear recall hits the community.

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Edition #12March 24, 2026

Dream Lines, Hard Questions and the Season Ahead

Jorge Díaz-Rullo sends Café Colombia 9c after 240 days, Ghisolfi adds Dreamtime, a 41-day Patagonian first ascent, and Oak Flat finally lost in court.

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Edition #11March 17, 2026

A Week of Big Statements

Adam Ondra flashes a 4th V15, Seb Bouin proposes 9b on Le Bombé Bleu, Bill Ramsey sends 5.14 at 65, and Oak Flat faces a critical land transfer ruling.

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Edition #10March 3, 2026

Flashes, firsts and format shifts

Oriane Bertone and Max Milne win the first-ever Pro Climbing League, Caldwell & Van Hee complete 24h Patagonia FA, Ondra flashes second V15, and Beckett Hsin sends first 9A at 16.

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Edition #9February 24, 2026

Margins, momentum and major comebacks

Oriane Bertone wins 4th French title, IFSC lifts Russian/Belarusian ban, Bosi progresses Dumby project, Honnold on fatherhood, and Grossman's emotional nationals victory.

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Edition #8February 17, 2026

Execution over hype

Ghisolfi sends Gioia 8C+, Schubert's third 9A boulder, Herson's trad 9a+ FA, Aidan Roberts flashes V14, Grossman wins USA Nationals after shoulder injury.

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Edition #7February 10, 2026

Where progression becomes perspective

Jakob Schubert climbs Shaolin V17, Jannu East first ascent by Benjamin Vedrines, Chris Sharma returns to competition, and deep conversations around 9A+ bouldering.

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Edition #6February 3, 2026

When the edge keeps moving

Alex Honnold shifts our sense of normal, America's first 9c, LA28 qualification paths confirmed, and athletes returning from injury. The climbing world in motion.

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Edition #5January 27, 2026

When the Impossible Becomes Routine

Alex Honnold free-soloed Taipei 101 - the tallest building ever climbed without ropes at 1,667 feet. Plus: Will Bosi's V16, British Bouldering Championships, and more climbing news.

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Edition #4January 20, 2026

From Winter Sends to Future Visions

Alex Honnold announces live free solo of Taipei 101 on Netflix. Yannick Flohé sends Excalibur 9b+. Will Bosi & Dave Graham explore Val Bavona. Weekly climbing digest.

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Edition #3January 13, 2026

Big Days, Hard Lines, Sharp Edges

Will Bosi climbs Por do Sol 8C+ first ascent in Sintra. Alex Honnold completes quadruple solo link-up on Mt. Wilson. Adam Ondra establishes hard slab route. Weekly climbing digest.

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Edition #2January 8, 2026

Big Wall Life, Double-Digit 8Bs, Competition Pressure

Janja Garnbret pursues 10th world title. Simon Lorenzi sends Shaolin for 5th 9A. Alexander Megos stacks 8Bs in Fontainebleau. Pro Climbing League sells out London. Weekly climbing digest.

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This archive documents every weekly edition published since Climbers Delight began. From record-breaking ascents on iconic routes to World Cup bouldering results, gear innovations, and athlete milestones — each issue captures a snapshot of the climbing world at that moment. Whether you follow sport climbing, competition bouldering, or outdoor sends at the highest grades, this collection serves as a searchable reference for the news that mattered.