Babsi Zangerl

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Bludenz, Austria

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2008-first female bouldering 8b (pura vida/Switzerland) 3 Free climbs on El Capitan (2015 FFA El Nino, 2016 FFA Zodiac, 2017 FFA Magic Mushroom) FFA “Alpine Trilogy” (Kaisers neue Kleider, Silbergeier, End of Silence) FA Gondo Crack 8c/r, Switzerland (trad) FFA Muy Caliente E9/E10, Pembroke/Wales FFA “Prinzip Hoffnung” E9/10, 8b (tradroute, Vorarlberg) Sportclimbs up to 8c+

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This athlete has competed internationally

UIAA Climbing Worldcup (B) - Hall (AUT) 2006 Boulder Women 30th

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News posts and Articles featuring Babsi

Fri Night Vid Babsi Zangerl on Le Voyage (E10 7a)

In this week's Friday Night Video, we watch Babsi Zangerl attempt one of the hardest trad routes in the world: James Pearson's Le Voyage (E10 7a) at Annot, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France.

3 25 Mar

The Ticklist #43 Impact Day by Hazel Findlay, Hard Euro Multipitch Ticks

Two E8s and some hard euro multipitch ascents...

2 19 Sep, 2021

Fri Night Vid Babsi Zangerl climbs Sprengstoff (9a)

Located near Babsi's home in Bludenz, Austria, Lorüns is a sport climbing crag that's home to decades' old historical routes. Described as a "meeting point" for both the old and younger generations of the Austrian climbing community, Lorüns is...

23 Jul, 2021

The Ticklist #32 Hard Trad, Yosemite Action and Top Blocs

A busy week with top sends across the grades in all disciplines...

4 Jun, 2021

The Ticklist #24 - Women on a Rampage and New Alpine Routes

This week's ticklist is female-led, with some bouldering and alpine ascents thrown in for good...

9 Apr, 2021

The Ticklist #13 - Hard Sport, Highball Bouldering and Horrendous Crack Climbing

In this week's Ticklist, we take a look at some hard sport ascents, Barbara Zangerl's...

16 Oct, 2020

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

Another relatively quiet week globally. Here's a few...

20 Sep, 2020

News Barbara Zangerl makes 2nd ascent of Kammerlander's Kampfzone (8b+)

12 Aug, 2020

News Post-Lockdown Lowdown - Ascents from Around the World

4 18 May, 2020

News The Nose freed by Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher

11 26 Nov, 2019

News Free Pre-Muir Wall by Babsi Zangerl

2 26 Jun, 2019

News The Path 5.14aR trad, by Zangerl and Larcher

30 Jul, 2018

Video Neverending Story 8b+: Barbara Zangerl & Nina Caprez

9 19 Mar, 2018

News Jacopo Larcher and Barbara Zangerl repeat Magic Mushroom, 8b+ multi pitch on El Capitan

12 Dec, 2017

Latest Reviews for Babsi's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

La Sportiva G5 Evo

With some crucial improvements to the old version, as well as a few attractive modern features, the newly updated G5 Evo should become a popular boot for winter climbers and mountaineers alike, says John McKenna.

14 26 Apr

La Sportiva Aequilibrium ST GTX

With lightweight materials and a striking new outsole that offers enhanced downhill braking, La Sportiva's Aequilibrium boot range covers a variety of uses from light-n-fast mountaineering and high-level backpacking, to via ferrata. John McKenna puts them...

27 5 Apr

Mountain Shells Around £200

Can you pick up a decent shell for only around £200? We think so! While top-end technical waterproof jackets cost big money, less specialist alternatives are available for lots less. In terms of quality and functionality, our benchmark budget is a bit of a...

55 9 Feb

Black Diamond Distance Z and Distance Carbon Z Poles

We look at two permutations of a classic folding trekking pole design, from Black Diamond's extensive...

23 4 Jan

Black Diamond Onsight 375 headtorch

Though aimed at rock climbing, the Onsight 375 is equally good for other uses, says Dan Bailey. It won't win the lumens...

3 30 Nov, 2021

Men's Climbing Trousers

Climbing trousers - everyone wears them, but they're often a bit of an after-thought: do you turn up to the crag or the wall in...

60 2 Nov, 2021

La Sportiva Cyklon

Though this trail shoe's ideal habitat is rough and rocky, it's got the grip to deal with wet and muddy ground too, says Rob Greenwood,...

3 29 Oct, 2021

Latest News from Babsi's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

New Gear Autumn / Winter 2021

In our final roundup of new gear for Autumn/Winter 2021, we take a look at an eclectic mix of headtorches, footwear, packs, and sleeping mats:

25 Oct, 2021

New Climbing Gear Autumn / Winter 2021

For the past couple of months, we've been finding out about all the shiny new gear that's hitting the shops this Autumn/Winter. We've taken a look at everything from the latest harnesses and helmets, to new rock shoes and cool cams. Take a peak:

9 12 Oct, 2021

New Climbing Gear Spring / Summer '21

Next up in our Spotlight gear round-ups is climbing gear. We've chatted with brands about the latest hardware, ropes, harnesses, helmets and every other form of gear. Plus, everything is hitting the shops imminently...

11 15 Mar, 2021