Alex Megos

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Alex has risen quickly through the ranks of German climbers to become a globetrotting superstar of the modern climbing scene. His phenomenal sport climbing achievements place him as one of the most important climbers of this exciting era.

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News 9b / + first ascent and 9a flash for Alex Megos

In the space of just two days, Alex Megos has made the first ascent of El Touareg Blanco (9b) as well as a flash ascent of Mr Big (9a).

20 Jan

News Alex Megos climbs Move, 9b / +

Less than two weeks after making the fourth ascent of Change (9b+), in Hanshelleren Cave, Flatanger, Norway, Alex Megos has made just the third ascent of another Adam Ondra Flatanger testpiece, Move, 9b+.

8 5 Sep, 2024

News Alex Megos climbs Change, 9b+

Alex Megos has made the fourth ascent of Change (9b+), in Hanshelleren Cave, Flatanger, Norway.

5 23 Aug, 2024

News Alex Megos makes second ascent of Sharma's Sleeping Lion

Alex Megos has made the second ascent of Sleeping Lion, 9b+, in Siurana, Spain.

8 Jan, 2024

News New 9b by Alex Megos, one of his 'most successful trips so far'

After three weeks in Margalef, Alex Megos has shared the news of what he described as...

3 27 Oct, 2022

The Ticklist Britain's Hardest Problem, Devon 9a, and Megos On Form

In this week's episode of The Ticklist, Rob Greenwood runs us through Aidan Roberts' new...

3 5 Aug, 2022

News New Ceüse 9b for Alex Megos

German climber Alex Megos has completed the well-known project on Face de Rat at Ceüse, naming it 'Ratstaman...

1 Aug, 2022

News Rab CWIF 2022 Final Results

2 21 Mar, 2022

Video Rab CWIF Semi-Finals and Finals Live Stream Today

20 Mar, 2022

News 2021 - A Year of Climbing News

30 Dec, 2021

The Ticklist #53 A Big Week for Bouldering and Sport

2 12 Dec, 2021

News Alex Megos Repeats King Capella - 9b+?

5 22 Nov, 2021

The Ticklist #45 Hard Women's Sport Climbing and Megos Video

3 Oct, 2021

Newsflash Sean Bailey Repeats Bibliographie (9b+) at Ceuse

3 1 Oct, 2021

The Ticklist #44 - Olympians Unleashed

2 24 Sep, 2021

The Ticklist #40 - Ghisolfi talks Bibliographie, Hard Bouldering, Trad and Multi-Pitch

27 Aug, 2021

Newsflash Stefano Ghisolfi ticks Alex Megos' Bibliographie (9c)

18 24 Aug, 2021

News IFSC Lead and Speed World Cup Villars 2021

4 5 Jul, 2021

The Ticklist #27 Megos, Bridges and Hard Sport

7 1 May, 2021

The Ticklist #22 - New Scottish Winter Climbs and Bouldering Repeats

37 1 Jan, 2021

News 2020 - A Year of Climbing News

5 28 Dec, 2020

Video Alex Megos Climbs Bibliographie - f9c

14 17 Nov, 2020

The Ticklist #9 - Barbara Zangerl, Jacopo Larcher, Alex Megos, Jimmy Webb and Daniel Woods

20 Sep, 2020

News 9a Flash for Alex Megos in Arco

38 15 Sep, 2020

Interview Alex Megos on Bibliographie 9c

7 6 Sep, 2020

Newsflash Alex Megos climbs 9c project at Ceuse

46 6 Aug, 2020

The Ticklist #1 - Ascents from around the world

24 Jul, 2020

News RAB CWIF Semi Final Result and Final Livestream

15 Mar, 2020

Fri Night Vid Kendal Rekindled: Rotpunkt - The Alex Megos Film

22 Nov, 2019

Video Alex Megos - Rotpunkt Trailer

3 4 Nov, 2019

News IFSC World Championships Hachioji: Combined Final Report

37 23 Aug, 2019

News IFSC Lead World Championships: Hachioji - Report

16 Aug, 2019

News La Sportiva Legends Only 2018

3 3 Dec, 2018

News IFSC Lead World Cup Briançon 2018: Report

23 Jul, 2018

Newsflash Perfecto Mundo, 9b+ first ascent by Alex Megos

24 9 May, 2018

News Alex Megos flashes Capricorn, 8c+

6 4 Nov, 2017

News Jaws II, 9a+, and more by Alex Megos

12 Oct, 2017

Video Alex Megos on three Swiss 9a's

77 5 Oct, 2017

News Alex Megos repeats The Finnish line at the Coop, ~8C

22 Jul, 2017

News Alex Megos repeats Companion of Change, 9a+, in the Zillertal

14 Jun, 2017

News TCT, second 9a onsight by Alex Megos

5 21 May, 2017

Video Alex Megos - Fightclub, 9b

10 24 Apr, 2017

News First 9a in Chile by Alex Megos

30 Mar, 2017

Interview Alex Megos

10 8 Nov, 2016

News Alex Megos repeats Becoming, 9a+

6 24 Oct, 2016

News Supercrackinette, 9a+, first ascent by Alex Megos

14 Oct, 2016

News Dreamcatcher, 9a, in a day by Alex Megos

10 28 Aug, 2016

News The Path 5.14aR trad, FLASH by Alex Megos

13 18 Aug, 2016

News Fightclub, 9b, FA by Alex Megos

8 15 Aug, 2016

News The Megos hits Canada

3 1 Aug, 2016

News Video: Alex Megos on Hubble

28 27 Jul, 2016

Interview Alex Megos in the UK

8 20 Jun, 2016

News Alex Megos hits Wales

4 11 Jun, 2016

News Alex Megos repeats Northern lights, 9a

4 6 Jun, 2016

News Alex Megos about Hubble

28 3 Jun, 2016

Newsflash Alex Megos repeats Hubble

48 1 Jun, 2016

Video Alex Megos - Uppsala bouldering

17 May, 2016

Video Alex Megos climbs First round, first minute, 9b

50 9 May, 2016

News Alex Megos hits Sweden

24 Apr, 2016

News 9a+ and 9a the same day by Megos

11 2 Jan, 2016

News First round, first minute, 9b, by Alex Megos

4 1 Jan, 2016

News Demencia senil, 9a+, 2,5f go by Alex Megos

6 29 Nov, 2015

News Two 9a's in a day by Megos

3 22 Oct, 2015

News Dr Best, 8c, flash by Alex Megos

2 10 Sep, 2015

News Alex Megos repeats Thor's hammer, 9a+

4 27 Aug, 2015

Video 8b+ flash and 8c first go by Megos

7 5 Aug, 2015

News A good day for Alex Megos

4 16 Apr, 2015

News Schweinebaumeln, 9a FA for Megos in Australia

9 Apr, 2015

News Multiple ascents by Megos in Australia

30 Mar, 2015

News Orochi, ~8C, by Alex Megos

23 Mar, 2015

Video Alex Megos vs Lucid Dreaming

11 13 Mar, 2015

Cwif 2015 Coxsey and Megos take title

3 9 Mar, 2015

Video Megos and Co in Rocklands

11 Feb, 2015

News [UPDATED with comments]Alex Megos climbs Lucid Dreaming, ~8C

28 Jan, 2015

News Montecore, ~8C, and Riot act, ~8B / +, by Megos

1 Dec, 2014

Video Alex Megos in Céüse

24 Sep, 2014

Video Alex Megos goes BIG

3 21 Sep, 2014

Updated Geocache, ~9, by Alex Megos

3 11 Sep, 2014

Video One Week with Alex Megos

11 8 Sep, 2014

News Biographie, 9a+, 3rd go by Megos

3 13 Jul, 2014

News Alex Megos Frees 'Fly' - 20 Pitch 8c in Switzerland

4 26 Jun, 2014

News Megos climbs Modified, 9a+

17 Jun, 2014

News The man that follows Hell, 9a+, in five tries by Megos

3 21 May, 2014

News Megos repeats Action directe, 9a, in two hours

5 4 May, 2014

Video Alex Megos in Frankenjura

4 21 Apr, 2014

News Alex Megos Climbs Hard UK Sport; 8c & More

12 27 Mar, 2014

Fri Night Vid Alex Megos in Wales - 8B First Ascent

4 26 Jul, 2013

News More crushing by Megos in Frankenjura

4 30 Jun, 2013

News Alex Megos Climbs New 8B at Porth Ysgo, Wales

3 27 May, 2013

News Quick repeat of Pantera, 9a, by Megos

3 15 May, 2013

News Corona, 9a+, by Megos

9 13 May, 2013

News Classified, 9a+, FA by Alexander Megos

5 28 Apr, 2013

News La Rambla, 9a+, 2nd go by Megos

6 30 Mar, 2013

News Alex Megos Onsights 9a! - Estado Critico at Siurana

23 25 Mar, 2013

News First(?) 8c flash in Frankenjura

3 16 Aug, 2011

Latest Reviews for Alex's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Performance All-Rounder Climbing Shoes

If you're only going to buy one shoe for all your climbing, then make it an all-rounder. We check out six versatile models at the performance end of the market.

8 27 Aug

Lightweight Softshells

Lightweight softshells are among the more versatile pieces of outdoor clothing, offering a bit of protection from the weather while remaining breathable and easy to pack. In this group test we look at jackets with an active cut, and stretch fabric that's robust...

12 12 Aug

OTS 2025 - Our Best of the Show

The Outdoor Trade Show has just wrapped up, and after a few quiet years post-Covid, 2025 saw a strong showing for new ideas and interesting products. Here are our highlights of the show - the items our review team are going to be fighting over next...

20 13 Jun

Patagonia Nano Air Ultralight - Men's and Women's

Ideal for a wide array of activities, seasons and conditions, this ultralight and highly breathable insulated...

16 23 May

Patagonia R1 Pullover Hoodie - The Ultimate Fleece?

The simple fleece is a massively under-rated and versatile bit of kit - and Patagonia's R1 range is a great...

29 7 Apr

Patagonia M10 Storm Jacket and Storm Pants

Minimalist shells designed for capable climbers, the M10 Storm Jacket and complementing Storm Pants would be right...

14 Feb

Indoor Beginner's Bouldering Shoes

Today's novice climbers are bouldering to a harder level than ever before. To meet these needs, modern indoor beginner's...

2 12 Nov, 2024

Latest News from Alex's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

The New Petzl WHISPER® Harness

The WHISPER® harness is perfect for climbers and mountaineers seeking minimal weight and maximum mobility. Its MATRYX® fabric ensures comfort, durability and compact design. A slim waist belt and leg loops provide freedom of movement, while fiv...

10 11 Feb

Tenaya Approach Shoes: Tenerife, Nes and Mojocar

From the beginning, Tenaya has always put 100% effort into developing the best possible product to help all climbers improve their performance. The same dedication to design can also be seen in our lifestyle footwear.

3 5 Dec, 2023

Siurana Climbing Festival - 11th to 13th November 2022

Experience three days of activities and clinics led by athletes, mountain guides, instructors, climbing developers, photographers and equipment specialists, along with climbers from all over the world, to celebrate sport climbing...

11 Oct, 2022